by B&W Oman | Jun 24, 2026 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
New York —The Sultanate of Oman was elected for the second consecutive time as a member of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the period (2027-2031). The election took place on the sidelines of the 21st Meeting of States Parties to the...
by B&W Oman | Jun 24, 2026 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — Bank Muscat and Oman College of Tourism (OTC), represented by the Oman Tourism Academy have announced the opening of registration for a specialised training programme dedicated to individuals with down syndrome. The Bank had previously unveiled this unique...
by B&W Oman | Jun 24, 2026 | Featured Articles, Newsworthy
VIENNA — The first direct flight of SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, arrived today at Vienna International Airport in the Republic of Austria. This arrival marks the inauguration of the first direct air route connecting the two countries, a...
by B&W Oman | Jun 23, 2026 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT — Mefriend, with strategic support from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), has launched the Inspire Oman initiative, aimed at highlighting, documenting, and promoting outstanding Omani success stories in economic and social development and...
by B&W Oman | Jun 23, 2026 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT — In line with its efforts to enhance stakeholder awareness of international sustainability-related disclosure requirements, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) hosted a specialised panel discussion titled ‘Phased Implementation of IFRS Sustainability...
by B&W Oman | Jun 21, 2026 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT — As part of its unwavering commitment to supporting national initiatives that contribute to sustainable development and foster a culture of excellence and innovation across various sectors, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate...
by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Newsworthy
DUBAI — Citi recently announced the appointment of Rajeev Garg as the new Head of Wealth for Citibank N.A., UAE, effective June 18, 2026.Garg will lead the strategic advancement and performance of Citi’s Wealth vertical (Citigold, Citigold Private Client and Credit...
by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Newsworthy
BEVERLY HILLS — Amouage, the Omani High Perfumery House, inaugurates “The Wadi”, its first flagship boutique on the United States West Coast and second flagship destination in the country. Located at 311 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, the new opening marks...
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 | Jun 16, 2026 | Newsworthy
DUBAI — Al Khayyat Investments (AKI), a diversified Emirati family-owned holding company, has announced a strategic $100 million investment to launch VetHealth, a new veterinary business vertical focused on bringing world-class animal health solutions to more...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT — Kabeer Yousuf, a well-known scribe in town, never fails to surprise. One day he is seen covering the daily news for the Oman Daily Observer, and the next, he is seen performing in well-enacted character roles on the big screen. And just recently, he was...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Newsworthy
MUSCAT — Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat has announced a strategic partnership with Oman Housing Bank to provide Sharia-compliant home financing solutions tailored to the needs of eligible Omani citizens under the Iskan programme.This collaboration was...
