by B&W Oman | Aug 4, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Child Culture Award stands as one of the pioneering cultural initiatives launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth to nurture children’s and adolescents’ literary and intellectual expression while reinforcing their connection to Oman’s...
by B&W Oman | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MANILA — Oman Visa and Medical Examination Center was inaugurated in the Philippine capital, Manila, as part of a strategic initiative by the Sultanate of Oman to streamline and regulate work visa procedures in accordance with employment contracts approved under Omani...
by B&W Oman | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
“Omani women are like beautiful gardens, hidden behind strong, high walls,”says a top Ukrainian photographer, who has since the last many years been living in Oman.MARINA MARCHENKO, art director of MagnifyMe Photography, who left a country ravaged by war and then...
by B&W Oman | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
MUSCAT – In a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance healthcare accessibility and promote financial inclusion, Muscat Private Hospital (MPH) has officially partnered with Qpay to introduce Oman’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for the medical sector....
by B&W Oman | Jul 1, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
Athens – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has won first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category, recognizing its advanced efforts in enhancing traffic safety through smart technologies and data analysis.The award specifically...
by B&W Oman | Jul 1, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority has affirmed its readiness to provide services to citizens, residents, and visitors during Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2025.The Authority stated that it has approved its operational plans for the season, which...
by B&W Oman | Jun 29, 2025 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
MUSCAT– Oman Arab Bank (OAB), has announced that its board of directors has invited its shareholders to approve an increase in the bank’s authorised capital from OMR 200 million to OMR 500 million. The bank will also raise its paid-in capital by OMR 50 million...
by B&W Oman | Jun 21, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — As part of ongoing national efforts to facilitate the repatriation of the Omani citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and based on joint coordination between the Foreign Ministry, relevant Omani authorities and the Sultanate of Oman’s missions abroad,...
by B&W Oman | Jun 21, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT – Sunday, June 29, 2025 has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1447 AH.The Ministry of Labour pointed out that...
by B&W Oman | Jun 16, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman witnessed intensive diplomatic activity yesterday, Sunday, as part of peaceful efforts to de-escalate regional tensions resulting from Israel’s illegal aggression against Iranian territory. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received...
by B&W Oman | May 31, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT/CAIRO – Tobacco companies are targeting and wooing youth by adding flavours to their products.Research reveals that children and adolescents prefer sweet flavours than adults and nearly three quarters – 72 percent – of young adult current tobacco users report...
by B&W Oman | May 31, 2025 | Featured Articles, Oman
NEW YORK — A new report by the SWF Global commended Oman Investment Authority (OIA) for strengthening Oman’s global ties through targeted foreign investments, joint funds, and reinvesting divestment proceeds and returns into national projects.This approach sets...
