by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
GENEVA — The Sultanate of Oman has achieved progress in the 2026 World Competitiveness Report, advancing three places to secure the 25th position globally out of the 70 economies covered by the report, compared to the 28th rank in 2025. This indicator reflects the...
by B&W Oman | Jun 16, 2026 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
Is it possible to reimagine an ancient epic in an animation form? Anirban Ray, a popular multimedia journalist, award-winning independent filmmaker and storyteller, makes the near-impossible possible with The Voyage.Discerning viewers have termed this four-episode...
by B&W Oman | May 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, today patronised the opening of the National Symposium on Enhancing Economic Development in the Governorates, titled “Economically Empowered Governorates.” The...
by B&W Oman | May 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Health launched the International Patient Summary (IPS) service for pilgrims through the Shifa App. The move is part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and provide the highest standards of safety for pilgrims during...
by B&W Oman | May 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
MUSCAT — A seminar was convened to discuss the recently signed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).Hosted by an Indian consultancy in Muscat, the session brought together members of the business community to understand the agreement in...
by B&W Oman | May 12, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik visited the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in the Governorate of Muscat this morning to to review the key projects and developments within the energy sector. Upon His Majesty’s arrival at the Company’s...
by B&W Oman | May 12, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman joined the countries of the world today in marking International Nurses Day, observed annually on May 12. The occasion honours the humanitarian and professional roles performed by male and female nurses in strengthening the health system...
by B&W Oman | May 12, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — Under the patronage of Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, the Ministry of Social Development inaugurated the “Tranim Al Amal” (Melodies of Hope) Band.The event was held at the...
by B&W Oman | May 7, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, graced today the launch ceremony of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan. The event took place at the Experience and Sales...
by B&W Oman | May 7, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Information has affirmed that the Media Excellence Competition serves to enhance creative capabilities within the media sector and reinforces the role of national media as an active partner in achieving Oman Vision 2040. The Ministry began...
by B&W Oman | May 7, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MOSCOW — Omani youth achieved a remarkable presence at the 5th International Youth Photography Competition held in Russia, affirming their artistic excellence and ability to compete in global forums through visual works that reflected the cultural and human identity...
by B&W Oman | Apr 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
JEDDAH — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has been awarded the Arab Tourism Excellence Necklace by the Arab Tourism Organization, in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions to joint Arab action and greater integration among Arab states, particularly in the...
