by B&W Oman | Feb 9, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — Dr Chona Thomas, a renowned plastic surgeon in Oman, passed away at his residence, due to age-related illness, in Muscat, recently. He was 84.A pioneering figure in the development of plastic and reconstructive surgery, he was regarded as the father of...
by B&W Oman | Feb 5, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, in the Medical City, has launched a specialized training programme on transferring patients, using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology.The step enhances the readiness of the intensive care system and...
by B&W Oman | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
A young Omani padel player and coach has set his sights on elevating the sport to new heights in the Sultanate. “My goal is to see padel become the best sport in Oman, cherished for its fun, fitness, and social interaction, and to make it a part of our culture...
by B&W Oman | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT —The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, celebrated the Al Isra’a Wal Miraj Anniversary.The ceremony draws inspiration from the event’s faith-based, spiritual, and educational dimensions and the...
by B&W Oman | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The “Alamat” (Signs) exhibition opened today at Al Mirani and Muttrah Forts and will run until January 28, 2026. The event celebrates young Omani graphic design talent and serves as the culmination of the “Alamat Lab” for graphic...
by B&W Oman | Jan 19, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Medical City for Military and Security Services recently organised an international conference on the use of technology and innovation in the health sector, known as “ICTIH 2026”.The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Sayyid Dr. Sultan bin...
by B&W Oman | Jan 13, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — Omani-Italian relations are entering a new chapter of economic cooperation, as the visit of Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic to the Sultanate of Oman represents a step towards maximizing this cooperation for a more diverse and...
by B&W Oman | Jan 13, 2026 | Oman
Cairo — The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, held at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Arab League in Cairo.The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman was headed by Basil Ahmed...
by B&W Oman | Jan 12, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to amend the provisions of certain social protection schemes reaffirm the government’s established approach to developing the social protection system, enhancing the fairness of entitlement,...
by B&W Oman | Jan 12, 2026 | Oman
Muscat, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) — The Royal directives to increase the allocations for the Governorate Development Program to RO 270 million during the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030) confirm the Royal care to enhancing social welfare and ensuring...
by B&W Oman | Jan 12, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT —His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued several Royal decrees on Monday establishing offices and defining specialisations of these to restructure the administrative apparatus: Royal Decree (No. 7/2026) establishes the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister...
by B&W Oman | Jan 12, 2026 | Oman
Muscat, 12 Jan 2026 (ONA) — The Ministry of Health today celebrated the inauguration of the Central Public Health Laboratory, which stands as a national, regional, and global reference in the field of public health laboratories. The ceremony was held under the...
