by B&W Oman | Mar 19, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases. They included (350) citizens and foreign inmates, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Oman
NEW YORK — The Sultanate of Oman has affirmed that the process of empowering Omani women continues to progress steadily towards the realization of a just and cohesive society that ensures the full rights of women and girls. It further underscored its sustained efforts...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — The recent launch of Oman Red Crescent constitutes a significant step forward in consolidating the Sultanate of Oman’s humanitarian role at regional and international levels. It highlights the country’s efforts in providing relief and medical assistance...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs today celebrated the launch of the “Endowment Foundation for the Museum of the Prophet’s Biography” and unveil its logo. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said Al Busaidi, Minister...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
MUSCAT — A ceremony was held today to celebrate the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Muscat. The event was held under the auspices of Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, and in the presence of Sayyid Badr bin...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and the Environment Authority signed a cooperation program with the Astronomical Solutions Company to implement a project hosting astronomical observatories and ground stations at the...
by B&W Oman | Mar 18, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — Eid Al Fitr holiday offers a suitable opportunity for members of society and residents in the Sultanate of Oman to explore the country’s natural diversity through visits to tourist places and facilities.The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism recently launched a...
by B&W Oman | Mar 15, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
NEW YORK — Ayaki Ito, Director of the Division of Emergency, Security and Supply at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Regional Refugee Response Coordinator for the Middle East Emergency, has revealed that preliminary estimates indicate...
by B&W Oman | Mar 15, 2026 | Featured Articles, Oman
NIZWA — The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah announced the launch of the Spring Rose Season Festival 2026 in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar with effect from March 30. The annual event celebrates the unique beauty of the governorate’s mountain nature. It also highlights...
by B&W Oman | Mar 15, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has launched the second edition of the “Majd” Award for Local Content. This initiative comes within the framework of the “Majd” program, which aims to enhance local content in the energy and minerals...
by B&W Oman | Mar 15, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT – General Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, opened today the Advanced Training Centre at Al Sumood Camp of the Sultan’s Special Force (SSF). This comes on the occasion of the annual day of the Sultan’s Special Force, which...
by B&W Oman | Mar 13, 2026 | Oman
MUSCAT — A security source has reported that two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in the Wilayat of Sohar. One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the fatalities of two expatriate workers and causing several additional injuries. The other drone...