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...
IBRA – North A’Sharqiyah Education Department today honoured more than 140 teaching staff members from North A’Sharqiyah Governorate during a celebration marking Teachers’ Day for School Year 2024-2025.The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Madiha...
MUSCAT – Oman has announced five days of Eid Al Adha holidays for both government and private sector, from Thursday, June 5 to Monday, June 9. Work shall be resumed on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the announcement said.Eid Al Adha on June 6Oman will celebrate Eid Al...
MUSCAT – Oman Football Association (OFA) today marked the conclusion of Omantel League 2024-2025 sports season’s finale.The ceremony, held under the auspices of OFA Chairman Salim Said Al Wahaibi, took place in the Wilayat of A’Seeb.The ceremony included a...
MUSCAT – Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, jointly inaugurated a commemorative postage stamp symbolising the profound cultural and historical ties between...