Oman advances national strategy for quality and standards

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with Imtiaz Development and Investment Company, has launched a two-day workshop titled “Quality and Standardisation: From Concept to National Impact” at...

Oman Inaugurates ‘Hadatha’ – Its All-New Cybersecurity Center

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, represented by the National Cybersecurity Center, in collaboration with Middle East College, has launched the “Hadatha” Center for Cybersecurity at the college’s headquarters....

CBO governor touts Oman’s investment case at London forum

MUSCAT, Oct 24 Oman has restored investment-grade status and cut public debt sharply while building a pipeline of green-hydrogen projects, Central Bank of Oman Governor Ahmed bin Jaafar al Musalmi told the inaugural Oman Investment Forum in the...

Templewater’s backing of China’s Neolix could bring robovans to Oman

MUSCAT, OCT 24 Templewater, a leading pan-Asia alternative asset manager, has announced its successful participation in the Series D financing round of Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Neolix — a move it hopes will pave the way for the eventual...

Nebras represents Oman at taekwondo worlds in China

Sport Reporter Muscat, Oct 24 Oman’s national taekwondo player Nebras bin Mohammed al Touqi is taking part in the World Taekwondo Championships (Senior Category), hosted in Wuxi, China, from October 24 to 30. The tournament features participants...

Salalah Airport welcomed first direct flight from Belarusian airline Belavia, boosting connectivity between Oman and Eastern Europe

MUSCAT : The new route, which will operate once a week until March 2026, comes as part of Oman Airports’ ongoing efforts to expand direct international connections and boost Dhofar’s appeal as a global tourism hub. Officials noted that this...

Noatum Logistics and Hafeet Rail to establish UAE-Oman freight service

Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail, to establish a new rail service linking Khalifa Port in the UAE and Sohar in Oman. The agreement was formalized at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in...

Oman welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its...

Oman court jails and fines Environment Authority, telecom employees in bribery and fraud cases

Muscat – An Omani court has fined and jailed employees from the Environment Authority and a telecommunications company in separate bribery and fraud cases, the state audit watchdog said on Sunday. Two Environment Authority officials were fined...

Oman REFCO Champions Youth and Community at Skeet Shooting Competition

Muscat: Oman Refreshment Company (REFCO), one of the country’s leading beverage and manufacturing companies, successfully concluded the Oman REFCO Skeet Shooting Competition, held from September 25 to 27 at Action Point arena. Organized in...

Oman Energy Development Company secures RO 385 million diverse funding, launches first sukuk

MUSCAT – This achievement reflects the rapid development in the financing capabilities of government-owned companies in the Sultanate of Oman. OEDC represents a model of efficient financial management, with the ability to access local and...

Oman sees 7.3% growth in bank credit; private sector lending climbs to RO 21.4 Billion

MUSCAT – Statistics issued by the Central Bank of Oman indicate that the total investments of conventional commercial banks in securities decreased by 3.2 percent to approximately RO 6.1 billion by the end of August 2025. While the investments of...

Oil prices ease over possible supply surplus, weaker US manufacturing sector

ISTANBUL Oil prices edged lower Tuesday after eight members of the OPEC+ group, including both OPEC and non-OPEC producers, decided to postpone planned production increases in the first quarter of next year. Brent crude was trading at $64.56 per...

Noatum Logistics to partner with Hafeet Rail to launch a dedicated UAE-Oman cross-border freight rail service

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company and leading global logistics management services provider, has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail, developer and operator of the first cross-border railway network...

Oman welcomes ceasefire signed between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign expressed the Sultanate of Oman's welcome of the ceasefire announcement signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Sultanate of Oman also affirmed its appreciation and gratitude for...

Oman clears commercial spaceflight framework

MUSCAT: Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s first commercial spaceflight hub, has welcomed the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) recent decision to introduce a framework governing the approval of commercial space launch activities, marking the first initiative...

Official reception held for His Majesty Sultan Haitham in Spain

MUSCAT : Upon the arrival of His Majesty’s cortege at the palace outskirts, it was escorted by a squadron of the Royal Cavalry. His Majesty was warmly received by Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, who extended their best...

Oman welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire agreement

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the ceasefire announcement signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. A statement from the Foreign Ministry said, "The Sultanate of Oman affirms its appreciation and...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham visits Madrid City Council

MUSCAT : Prior to His Majesty’s arrival, a procession of Royal Cavalry horsemen lined the route in honour of the occasion. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by Her Excellency Inmaculada Sanz Otero, Deputy Mayor of Madrid. His Majesty then...

A package of projects boosts economic momentum in Al Wusta Governorate

Haima: Al Wusta Governorate is witnessing extensive developmental and economic activity through the implementation of a package of projects across its four wilayats. These projects focus on enhancing the quality of life, developing infrastructure,...