by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
GENEVA — The Sultanate of Oman has achieved progress in the 2026 World Competitiveness Report, advancing three places to secure the 25th position globally out of the 70 economies covered by the report, compared to the 28th rank in 2025. This indicator reflects the...
by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Oman
Paris — The Sultanate of Oman has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026-2030 term, during the 11th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the 2003 Convention, held at UNESCO...
by B&W Oman | Jun 18, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority signed today a joint cooperation program in the field of capacity building for mountain ambulance and rescue and safety requirements for mountain adventure activities, within...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Oman
SOHAR — A ceremony was held to inaugurate the Science and Innovation Center at Al Batinah International School in the Wilayat of Sohar. The center was established with the support of Sohar Aluminium as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. The...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, affirmed that the Royal directive to allocate a seat for Omani women in the Shura Council from each governorate comes within the framework of the keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Council of Ministers meeting at Al Barakah Palace.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the plentiful riches, and supplicating Him to perpetuate His...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
SALALAH — Dhofar Municipality today unveiled the details of the 2026 Khareef Dhofar programme Monsoon Season, which will run from June 21 to September 21, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events across multiple tourist destinations and...
by B&W Oman | Jun 15, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — Oman had taken a historic step by launching the Oman Animal Welfare Association (OAWA) last year. Moreover, the launch of the Rifq service – to implement the trap-neuter-return (TNR) by the Muscat Municipality was another major achievement. The Sultanate has...
by B&W Oman | Jun 14, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Oman Pakistan Friendship Association (OPFA) was officially launched in Muscat in a step that reflects the deep- rooted historical and fraternal relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, while further strengthening...
by B&W Oman | Jun 14, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The completion rate of Muttrah Teleferik project has reached 90 percent in accordance with the approved timeline. This progress paves the way for the commencement of trial operations this coming December, backed by continuous field monitoring to ensure the...
by B&W Oman | May 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, today patronised the opening of the National Symposium on Enhancing Economic Development in the Governorates, titled “Economically Empowered Governorates.” The...
by B&W Oman | May 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Health launched the International Patient Summary (IPS) service for pilgrims through the Shifa App. The move is part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and provide the highest standards of safety for pilgrims during...
