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...
CAIRO — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held a joint press conference this evening marking the conclusion of the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee in...
MUSCAT – Acting in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology recently launched a cybersecurity centre named Hadatha.The centre seeks to promote research, innovation and development in...
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...
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,...
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...
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Social Development launched the “Ayadi” or Hands platform for volunteer work, aimed at promoting a culture of volunteering and managing it with high professionalism and efficiency by providing a supportive digital environment. The...
SALALAH — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has affirmed the completion of preparations to welcome the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon season 2025), one of the governorate’s most prominent economic and tourism events. This is achieved through a...
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...
AL BURAIMI — Al Buraimi Governorate Job Opportunities Forum 2025 commenced today under the patronage of Sayyid Dr Hamad Ahmed Al Busaidi, Governor of Buraimi. The event is organised through a partnership between Al Buraimi Governorate and the University of Al Buraimi,...
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...
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...