by B&W Oman | Apr 21, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
JEDDAH — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has been awarded the Arab Tourism Excellence Necklace by the Arab Tourism Organization, in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions to joint Arab action and greater integration among Arab states, particularly in the...
by B&W Oman | Apr 20, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT— The Sultanate of Oman has successfully registered Omani frankincense as an international geographical indication with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The issuance of the international registration certificate marks a milestone that...
by B&W Oman | Apr 20, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) organised an empowerment meeting targeting owners of Sanad service centers in Muscat Governorate, with the participation of the Tax Authority. The meeting aimed to empower the centers and...
by B&W Oman | Apr 19, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Social Development has organized a developmental workshop for the elderly sector, which will run for two weeks with the participation of a number of specialists and representatives from government entities, the private sector, and civil...
by B&W Oman | Apr 19, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT— The Ministry of Education and the Association for Children with Disabilities have explored ways to support educational initiatives and rehabilitative services for children with disabilities. This took place during a visit by Dr Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani,...
by B&W Oman | Apr 19, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — In a legislative and human rights move of profound significance—reflecting the highest political will to enhance Oman’s human rights system and align it with international standards—Royal Decree No. 47/2026 was issued to restructure the Oman Human Rights...
by B&W Oman | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT – Two Indian women walked into the pharmacy section of Abeer Hospital in Ruwi one afternoon. One of them had a medical condition and she asked for some medicine. The pharmacy personnel told them of the rules: they need to consult a doctor first at the hospital...
by B&W Oman | Apr 13, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Health, represented by the Quality Assurance Center, today launched the “Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative.” The initiative included the hospitals of Diba, Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, Masirah, Al Mazyunah, Taqah, Izki, and Al...
by B&W Oman | Apr 13, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana, today graced the signing of several cooperation agreements between the two countries at Al Barakah Palace. The signing ceremony took place within the framework of...
by B&W Oman | Apr 13, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
LAUSANNE — The Executive Committee of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has selected Ahmed Saif Al Kaabi as the first Omani to hold membership in the association’s Executive Committee. This selection took place during the elections of the AIPS General...
by B&W Oman | Apr 13, 2026 | Oman
NIZWA — The Directorate General of Education in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate held a ceremony during which 218 outstanding students from grades 5 to 12 for were felicitated for their academic achievements. The ceremony included a poetry recital and a drama titled that...
by B&W Oman | Apr 12, 2026 | Oman
MASIRAH — Specialists at the Environment Center in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, have successfully spotted and documented two humpback whales in the marine area located northeast of the island.The sighting, recorded during ongoing field...
