Muscat – H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, will represent Oman at the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup Football Championship in Kuwait. The event will commence later today at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Meshal al […]

Muscat – In a move to create a sustainable environment and improve public health, Muscat Municipality has introduced ‘Rifq,’ a pioneering service dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of stray animals. This initiative underscores the municipality’s commitment to international best practices in animal welfare, biodiversity preservation, and fostering a compassionate community. The Rifq Services initiative […]

Muscat – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has commended Oman for its strong commitment to international standards in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing, placing it among the top performers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In its 2024 mutual evaluation report, FATF highlighted Oman’s significant reforms in its legal, legislative, […]

Muscat – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the licensing of the ‘Serb’ platform, a groundbreaking system for registering and managing drone traffic in Oman. This development marks a significant achievement, reflecting the nation’s commitment to aligning technological innovation with youth aspirations while prioritizing safety in air navigation, public welfare, and environmental protection. Launch […]

Muscat – Sayyid Asaad bin Tariq al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan received Mehmet Simsek, Turkiye’s Minister of Treasury and Finance, at his office this morning. The meeting followed up on topics discussed during His Majesty the Sultan’s recent visit to Turkiye, focusing […]

Muscat – The Italian Embassy in Muscat has announced a visit of the Amerigo Vespucci, an iconic sailing and training ship of the Italian Navy. Renowned globally as a symbol of Italy’s maritime heritage, the ship will make its first-ever visit to Oman, docking at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat from January 8 to 12, […]

Muscat – Oman Transplantation Society is set to conduct a campaign called ‘Legacy of Giving’ on December 19 and 20 in Nizwa in partnership with Ministry of Health. The campaign marks a pivotal step in raising awareness on the importance of organ donation and its potential to save lives, offering hope to patients suffering from […]

Muscat – Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has introduced mobile laboratories to test fuel pumps with the aim of ensuring rapid response, accuracy and reliability in measuring fuel quantities and quality provided to consumers. Initially, the service will be available in three governorates – Muscat, Dhofar and North Batinah. Imad Khamis al […]

The North Batinah Police Command has apprehended four individuals who were attempting to smuggle 38 kilograms of crystal meth into Oman. The suspects were arrested during a well-coordinated operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have confirmed that legal procedures are currently underway against the detainees, who are facing charges related to […]

Muscat – President Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, has concluded his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, which lasted several days. During his visit, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and cultural exchange. Upon his departure from Muscat, President Lukashenko […]