Oman U20 team to begin training camp in Muscat

Muscat: The Oman national under-20 football team begins a new phase of technical and physical preparation, as national coach Hamad al Azzani has announced the list of players who will take part in a domestic training camp in Muscat Governorate...

India-Oman holds 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks to strengthen defence cooperation

Oman: Duqm Port cargo surges 152% in 2024

The Port of Duqm achieved remarkable growth in 2024, recording a 152% increase in cargo handling and receiving over 1,000 vessels. This performance reflects the port’s growing scale, reliability, and the confidence it inspires among global...

Exhibition features Oman before 1970 in words and pictures

MUSCAT, OCT 22 Under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat, the National Museum inaugurated the exhibition 'Reflections from the Not So Distant Past in Oman' by Eugene H Johnson, Director of the Unspoken Dialogue...

Oman Vs Japan, Live Score, ICC T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier: JPN 102 All Out|OMA 20/0 (4)

Japan Playing XI: Kendel Fleming(c), Lachlan Lake, Eesam Rahman, Wataru Miyauchi, Declan Suzuki, Ibrahim Takahashi, Alexander Patmore(w), Charles Hinze, Reo Sakurano Thomas, Makoto Taniyama, Abdul Samad

Turkish president gifts TOGG electric car to Oman's sultan in Muscat

Photo credit: anews.com.tr President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented Türkiye's domestically produced TOGG electric vehicle to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik during his official visit to Oman. The presentation occurred at Muscat's Al Alam Palace,...

Forum to boost Oman and Lebanon economic ties

The Omani–Lebanese Economic Forum will be held from October 27-29 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the participation of senior officials, business leaders and investors from both countries. The event aims to strengthen economic...

OEA seminar highlights role of cooperative societies in Oman

FAISAL AL AJMI MUSCAT, OCT 22 The 28th Economic Council seminar was conducted by the Oman Economic Association (OEA) on October 21, 2025, with deliberations focusing on the topic, "Cooperative Societies: Reality and Aspirations". The seminar was...

13 drivers represent Oman at Mena Nations karting in Qatar

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is proudly participating this year in the Mena Nations Karting Cup, held at the Lusail Karting Circuit in Qatar from October 21 to 25. The event brings together more than 150 drivers representing 18 countries from...

Oman joins 2025 Indian Ocean Regional Exercise “IOWave25”

Muscat: As part of its efforts to strengthen readiness for emergencies and natural disasters, the Sultanate of Oman is participating today in the 2025 Indian Ocean Regional Exercise (IOWave25), organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic...

Oman receives prestigious award from Japan’s top university

Arab News Japan TOKYO: The University of Tokyo has announced that it has awarded the prestigious Shokomon Award to the government of the Sultanate of Oman in recognition of its contribution to supporting scientific research and academic and...

Oman Air Cargo appoints Lesley Cripps to lead European sales

Oman Air Cargo has appointed Lesley Cripps as European Sales Manager, marking a major step in its plan to expand across Europe. The appointment supports the airline’s continued growth in the region and coincides with the relaunch of its winter...

Oman Air contributed $4.5bln to the local economy

MUSCAT: Oman Air has contributed over $4.5 billion to the local economy in 2024, seven percent up compared to a year earlier. Accumulative official records from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotions, Ministry of Finance,...

Oman and UK discuss prospects for economic partnership

Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom discussed prospects for enhancing trade and investment cooperation between the two countries and advancing negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Oman: SPF reports 1.54mln beneficiaries by September 2025

Muscat: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) announced that the total number of beneficiaries of social protection benefits in Oman exceeded 1.54 million by the end of September 2025. The Fund stated that the number of active insured Omanis across all...

Oman receives Japan's prestigious Shokumon award for academic contributions

Tokyo: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has been honoured with the distinguished "Shokumon" award from the University of Tokyo, recognising its substantial contributions to advancing academic research and cultural exchange in Middle Eastern...

Oman marks Women's Day with strategic focus on empowerment

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman observes Omani Women's Day on 17 October with this year's theme "She is Oman" highlighting women's integral role in national development. The annual commemoration recognises women's achievements across all sectors and...

Royal Oman Police seize six vehicles and arrest the driver for reckless drifting and stunts

Oman Set for Launch as Regulator Announces Spaceflight Framework

(MENAFN- Publicize) Gulf nation unveils new 45 day launch approval process, setting the stage for Etlaq Spaceport to offer an unlimited gateway to space for global rocket developers. Muscat, Oman – [16th October 2025] – Oman’s Civil Aviation...

Oman Air advises guests of new EU travel requirement

MUSCAT: Effective 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented a new Entry/Exit System (EES) for travellers from non-Schengen countries, including tourists and short-stay visitors, national carrier, Oman Air said in a statement issued on...