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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,...
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...
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 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...
Oman suspends licenses of several hotels for breaching quality standards
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has suspended the licenses of several hotel establishments that violated approved tourism standards, as part of its efforts to improve service quality in the Sultanate's...
Omantel, Kingsoft unite to develop Oman’s 1st sovereign software
Omantel has entered into a strategic collaboration with Kingsoft to explore the development of a sovereign productivity software hosted entirely on Oman’s National Cloud. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Oman’s digital transformation...
Oman Meteorology monitors tropical activity in the Arabian Sea
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office issued its weekly bulletin to monitor tropical activity in the Arabian Sea for the period between October 16 and 22, indicating a moderate to high probability of tropical formation in the southern parts of the...
[UN Praises Oman’s Role in Resolving UN Staff Crisis in Yemen
Muscat — The United Nations has expressed deep appreciation for the diplomatic efforts of the Sultanate of Oman in resolving a sensitive situation involving UN staff members in Yemen. The commendation came during a phone call between UN...