MANILA — Oman Visa and Medical Examination Center was inaugurated in the Philippine capital, Manila, as part of a strategic initiative by the Sultanate of Oman to streamline and regulate work visa procedures in accordance with employment contracts approved under Omani...
“Omani women are like beautiful gardens, hidden behind strong, high walls,”says a top Ukrainian photographer, who has since the last many years been living in Oman.MARINA MARCHENKO, art director of MagnifyMe Photography, who left a country ravaged by war and then...
BASEL - The Royal Guard of Oman Band concluded its participation in the 2025 Basel Tattoo festival, held in Basel, the Swiss Confederation. The festival is considered one of the most prestigious and largest military music shows globally, annually attracting elite...
RAS AL HADD - A team from the Environment Authority has successfully observed the return of a green sea turtle to Seih Al Mara'e in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. This marks its return over 15 years after its initial tagging.The turtle was...
SALALAH - Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning today signed a usufruct contract to carry out an investment project for the cultivation of Moringa trees in Hanfit area in the...
MUSCAT - The Youth Center recently signed two cooperation agreements with Oman Oil Marketing Company and Nikon, as part of its efforts to empower Omani youth and support their skills in various fields.Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture,...
Athens – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has won first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category, recognizing its advanced efforts in enhancing traffic safety through smart technologies and data analysis.The award specifically...
CAIRO — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held a joint press conference this evening marking the conclusion of the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee in...
MUSCAT - Acting in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology recently launched a cybersecurity centre named Hadatha.The centre seeks to promote research, innovation and development in the...
MUSCAT — The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority has affirmed its readiness to provide services to citizens, residents, and visitors during Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2025.The Authority stated that it has approved its operational plans for the season, which...
MUSCAT — As part of ongoing national efforts to facilitate the repatriation of the Omani citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and based on joint coordination between the Foreign Ministry, relevant Omani authorities and the Sultanate of Oman’s missions abroad,...
MUSCAT - Sunday, June 29, 2025 has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1447 AH.The Ministry of Labour pointed out that...
