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Oman’s Spaceport ready for fast-track launches
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (OCAA) has given the go-ahead for extra space launches from its new Etlaq Spaceport. One launch took place in December last year (NASCOM’s suborbital Duqm-1 rocket). The new facility is also open to foreign direct...
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Oman’s Modern College of Business and Science ranked among Top 100 Arab Universities in QS Rankings 2025
MUSCAT : Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) has been ranked among the Top 100 Arab Universities in the QS Arab Region 2025 Rankings, securing the 98th position regionally and 2nd in Oman for academic reputation. The recognition marks a...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan begins Oman visit
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan began his visit to Oman on Thursday as part of his Gulf tour, marking the first official trip by a Kerala leader to the Sultanate in 26 years. Vijayan will inaugurate the Indian Community Festival (ICF) at Al...
Owner: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
Oman completes delivery of 25 govt digital transformation projects
MUSCAT: A new report by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has revealed that its flagship ‘Tahawul’ programme to drive government digital transformation has so far delivered 25 digital projects and...
Owner: Omani Government
India, Oman hold 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi to strengthen defence cooperation
NEW DELHI : The Indian Army strengthened its defence cooperation with the Royal Army of Oman during the 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) held in New Delhi from October 22 to 23. In a post on X, the Army’s Additional Directorate General of...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Sohar International opens registration for the fourth edition of its flagship ‘Tomohi’ program via the Ministry of Labour’s ‘Tawteen’ platform
MUSCAT : Reaffirming its commitment to national talent development, Sohar International has announced the launch of the registration phase for its ‘Tomohi’ program — a one-year internship program aimed at empowering the next generation of Omani...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Turkiye's President, Oman's Sultan Discuss Gaza, Bilateral Relations
Neutral
Bulgarian News Agency
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Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Muscat, where they discussed the situation in Gaza and bilateral relations, the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications reported. Erdogan...
Owner: Bulgarian National Assembly
Hilton to double presence in Oman with trio signing
Neutral
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat under the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands – doubling its footprint in Oman. The signings mark the...
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Oman crude oil price drops $1.38 per barrel
Representational file photo. Muscat: The official price of Oman crude for December delivery fell to $61.62 per barrel, marking a $1.38 decline from Thursday's rate of $63.00. The monthly average for October delivery stood at $69.33 per barrel,...
Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani
Turkey's Erdogan concludes three-day Gulf tour with stop in Oman
Pro-Government
The National News
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Sultan Haitham of Oman on Thursday, on the final stop of the Turkish President's three-day Gulf tour. The meeting took place behind closed doors at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, Oman’s capital, the Turkish state-run Anadolu...
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MCBS welcomes accomplished Alumnae to its Board of Governors, reinforcing Women’s Leadership in Higher Education
MUSCAT : The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished alumnae — Mrs. Dahlia Al Riyami and Ms. Insherah Bawazir — to its Board of Governors. Both were among the College’s earliest...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Turkey, Oman announce mutual visa exemption to boost travel and trade
MUSCAT : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that citizens of the Sultanate of Oman will be exempted from entry visas to Turkey, marking a major step in strengthening ties between the two nations. “The Republic of Turkey has decided...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
His Majesty Sultan Haitham: “Oman and Turkey open a new bright chapter of strategic partnership”
MUSCAT : His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik reaffirmed Oman’s deep and growing ties with the Republic of Turkey, describing the relationship as a “new bright chapter of strategic partnership” that continues to expand across trade, investment,...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Oman finish on a high with nine-wicket rout of Japan
Pro-Government
Times of Oman
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MUSCAT: World Cup-bound Oman celebrated their qualification in emphatic fashion, cruising to a nine-wicket victory over Japan in their concluding Super Six game to wrap up their ICC Men’s T20 Asia/East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier campaign on a...
Owner: Mohammed Essa Al Zedjali
Turkish President concludes landmark visit to Oman
MUSCAT : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in the growing partnership between the two countries. During his stay, President Erdogan was received by His...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrives in Oman
MUSCAT : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrived in the Sultanate of Oman on Thursday, marking the first visit by a Kerala Chief Minister to the country in 26 years. Vijayan was received at Muscat International Airport by senior Omani...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
President of Turkiye concludes his visit to Oman
Pro-Government
Times of Oman
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Muscat— President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye, his Spouse Emine Erdogan and the accompanying delegation left here today, following a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. They were seen off at the Royal Airport by HH...
Owner: Mohammed Essa Al Zedjali
President Erdogan arrives in Oman to conclude three-day Gulf tour
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan touched down in Oman on Wednesday, culminating a pivotal three-day Gulf tour focused on strengthening Türkiye's strategic and economic partnerships. The arrival of the Turkish leader in the Omani capital of Muscat...
Owner: Albayrak Family
Turkish president presents TOGG electric car to Oman's sultan in Muscat
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has presented Sultan Haitham bin Tarik with Türkiye's nationally developed TOGG electric vehicle during his diplomatic visit to Oman's capital Muscat. The gift exchange followed official discussions between the...
Owner: Albayrak Family
Service excellence triumphs at Oman’s Hospitality Champions 2025
The sixth edition of Oman’s Hospitality Champions 2025, on October 22, was not just a unique celebration of outstanding talent in the field of Hospitality in Oman, it was also a platform to exemplify the exceptional grit and gait of 25 skilled...
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