MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to 459 Omani and foreign prisoners convicted of different cases. The Royal pardon coincides with the Prophet Mohammed’s Birth Anniversary. It also comes out of consideration for the families of the prisoners.

MUSCAT — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister paid a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, where he held constructive consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi. A joint statement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran following the consultations between the two ministers pointed out that the consultations focused on the importance both countries attach to the resumption of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz...

MUSCAT — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represented by the Women's Sports Department, today concluded the activities of the Sports Programme for Omani Women's Associations in Muscat Governorate. As many as 65 members from Omani Women's Associations in the wilayats of Muscat, Al Amerat, Bousher, A’Seeb, Muttrah, and Sidab participated in the event, which was held at the sub-hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bousher. The programme was organised during the period from 9 to...