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 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 10, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT – A large number of Indian diaspora in the Sultanate of Oman along with top dignitaries from India and Oman, welcomed the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. The ship, named after the legendary Indian mariner...
by B&W Oman | Jan 7, 2026 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT— Omantel Academy recently launched the second edition of its National Skills Development Programme in a bid to affirm Omantel’s ongoing commitment to support the goals of Oman Vision 2040 and empower national talents in the fields of technology and digital...
by B&W Oman | Jan 7, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman is set to host two international championships in billiards and snooker from January 14-18, featuring 125 players from 18 countries. These events are part of the ongoing Muscat Nights 2026 festivities.The Oman Billiards and Snooker...
by B&W Oman | Jan 7, 2026 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — Dr Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, has affirmed the keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to prioritise everything that serves the nation and its citizens, highlighting His Majesty’s dedicated attention to his people across all...
by B&W Oman | Dec 31, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Co. SAOG has announced that its heavy-duty diesel engine oil, AMPRO Dextra 15W40 CI-4, has received DTFR approval from Daimler Truck, confirming its official OEM approval for use in Mercedes-Benz Trucks.This approval...
by B&W Oman | Dec 29, 2025 | Oman, Popular Stories
MASIRAH — Activities of a three-day Family Creativity Forum kicked off in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, recently. The forum, the second in 2025, aims to support and empower working families and develop their marketing capabilities by providing...
by B&W Oman | Dec 24, 2025 | Oman, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has commended the sincere efforts and noble diplomatic initiatives undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and mediating the negotiations that resulted in the agreement for the exchange of prisoners and detainees in...
by B&W Oman | Dec 17, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
CAIRO — Dr Jokha Abdullah Al Shukaili, CEO of Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education, was today elected Head of the “Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education”, with effect from 1 January 2026, for a period of four...
by B&W Oman | Dec 17, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India signed today an executive programme, a joint vision document, and four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in Muscat. The signing took place within the framework of the current official visit of the Prime Minister...
by B&W Oman | Dec 17, 2025 | Newsworthy, Popular Stories
MUSCAT – India’s leading hospitals provide world-class, high-end medical care at nearly one-tenth of global prices, according to Dr Sangita Reddy, joint managing director of Apollo Hospitals Group and a key member of the high-level official delegation accompanying...
