SUR - The Governorate of South Al Sharqiyah today announced a competition to design a monument that documents Sur as Arab Tourism Capital 2024. The contest is open for Omani youths specialized in architecture, design, modern arts, urban planning and civil engineering,...
Shura Council forwards Personal Income Tax Bill to State Council
MUSCAT - The Shura Council today forwarded the draft law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) to the State Council, to culminate the legislative cycle of the PIT bill. This was unveiled at the 12th regular session of the Shura Council’s first annual convening (2023-2024)...
HH Sayyid Theyazin flags off military discipline programme
MUSCAT - HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today launched the Military Discipline Programme hosted by Dhofar Governorate from June 30 to July 24, 2024. Organised to inspire Omani youth and achieve national goals, the...
Oman to observe World Drug Day 2024 on June 26
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will tomorrow join the countries of the world in celebrating World Drug Day 2024 (the International Day against Abuse of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances), which falls on June 26. The celebration of World Drug Day 2024 seeks to...
Oman participates in Seoul Book Fair 2024 as a special guest
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will participate as a “distinguished guest” at Seoul International Book Fair, which will be held from June 26 to 30 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Omani-Korean cultural relations. The 2024 Seoul International Book Fair chose...
Oman marks International Seafarer Day
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, today marked the annual Day of the Seafarer. The celebration was participated by entities related to maritime transport and security, such as Oman...
Embassy of India celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga
MUSCAT - The Embassy of India in Muscat, in association with the Indian School Muscat, hosted the mega celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga.The event saw the participation of 2000 people from all walks of life, including Indian nationals, resident...
Dhofar monsoon season 2024 begins tomorrow June 21
SALALAH - Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season 2024 will astronomically begin tomorrow, Friday June 21. The tropical wet season prevails most intensely in the coastal wilayats of Dhofar Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. The climatic condition begins when monsoon winds...
Oman expresses concern over proliferation of small, light firearms
NEW YORK - The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its deep concern over the illicit proliferation of small firearms and light weapons. Such a proliferation, Oman said, constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security, fuels armed conflicts and portends...
HM The Sultan offers Eid Al Adha prayers
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Adha today. Meanwhile, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik performed the prayers of Eid Al-Adha for the year 1445 AH at Al Murtafaa Garrison Mosque in Muscat Governorate. Upon the arrival of His...
HM The Sultan pardons prisoners
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 169 prisoners, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Sultan...
UNICEF Oman concludes technical mission on social protection
MUSCAT — UNICEF Oman concluded a technical mission in collaboration with the Social Protection Fund, focusing on the way forward after the successful rolling out of the newly endorsed Social Protection benefits. This mission reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing...