First day of Eid-al-Fitr-announced in Oman
Muscat: The first day of Eid al Fitr 2025 in the Sultanate of Oman (1 of Shawwal 1446 AH) will be Monday, March 31, according to the moon sighting main committee that met on Saturday. (Source: ONA)
Satellite-based Internet Services Launched in Oman
MUSCAT – The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) today gave approval to Starlink Muscat to begin providing broadband internet services in the Sultanate of Oman using satellite communications systems. Starlink is a low-orbit satellite technology that...
LOT opens new branch at Lulu Hypermarket- Wadi Lawami
MUSCAT – LOT – The Value Shop has expanded its presence in Oman with the grand opening of its third branch at Wadi Lawami, in the Lulu Hypermarket premises. This milestone reflects LOT’s commitment to making quality shopping more accessible and affordable for...
Sultan Qaboos University launches new student admission programme Afaq
MUSCAT – As part of its plans to enhance its international rating and, in line with Oman Vision 2040, the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has announced a new Bachelor’s programme codenamed “Afaq” for the conditional admission of international students and Omani...
Lulu’s Convoy of Goodness spreads happiness during Ramadan
MUSCAT – In the true spirit of Ramadan, Lulu Oman has launched its ‘Convoy of Goodness’ initiative, reinforcing its commitment to supporting communities and spreading kindness.As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Lulu has been...
Oman marks Arab Human Rights Day
MUSCAT – The Sultanate of Oman organised a symposium themed “The Right to Food” to mark the Arab Human Rights Day, which falls on March 16, every year. The symposium, held at the Diplomatic Club, was aimed to raise public awareness about the...
Oman participates in 69th session of Commission on Status of Women
NEW YORK – The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), held in New York during the period from March 10 to 21, 2025. The session focuses on reviewing and appraising the implementation of the...
Supreme Judiciary Council cuts, cancels some service fees, introduces new fees
MUSCAT – Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the Supreme Judiciary Council has announced the reduction and cancellation of existing fees and initiation of new fees in courts, public prosecution departments and notary public sectors.The step forms...
HH Sayyid Theyazin affirms that government-citizens dialogue shapes decision-making
MUSCAT – HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, stressed keenness to enhance dialogue between the government and citizens in all decisions taken of concern to society. HH Sayyid Theyazin said that the 3rd dialogue session...
29th Assarain Golf Classic on February 7, 8
MUSCAT – The 29th Assarain Golf Classic, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments of the Sultanate, will take place at Ghala Golf Club on February 7-8, 2025.More than 120 Golfers have registered for the tournament as per the organisers. According to a press...
Bank Muscat Board of Directors approves financial results, proposes 16.5 percent dividend for 2024
MUSCAT – Bank Muscat proposed a 16.5 percent dividend for the year 2024. The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank, chaired by Sheikh Khalid bin Mustahail Al Mashani, Chairman, on Wednesday January 29, 2025, approved the financial results for the year ended...
National Museum inaugurates Russian seasons
MUSCAT — As part of the celebrations marking forty years of diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation, the National Museum held a press conference today to inaugurate the “Russian Seasons” in the Sultanate of Oman. This...