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MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health on Tuesday signed two memoranda of cooperation with the Development Bank and Sohar International, as part of the strategic direction to strengthen pa...
Read the full brief →BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, AUGUST 23The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued the Regulation Governing Insurance Loss Assessment and Estimation Activities pursuant to Decisio...
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The political and diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom are among the most deeply rooted bilateral relations in the region, their foundations ex...
King Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia received the credentials of Eng Hatim bin Hilal al Yaqoubi as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia.This took place when the King of Malay...
WINDSOR: The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the United Kingdom (UK), which began on Monday, received widespread attention across international media outlets...
MUSCAT: The political and diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom are among the most deeply rooted bilateral relations in the region, their founda...
MUSCAT, OCT 19A seminar on developing a comprehensive and unified social protection system in Oman opened on Monday, bringing together officials, academics, researchers and special...
KUALA LUMPUR: King Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia received the credentials of Eng Hatim bin Hilal al Yaqoubi as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia.This took place when the...
MUSCAT: The total number of Omani persons with disabilities reached 75,432 in 2025, accounting for 2.5 per cent of the total Omani population, an increase of about 9 per cent compa...
MUSCAT, OCT 19The fourth edition of the International Dates and Honey Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, was inaugurated by Dr Sai...
VIENNA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which began...
WINDSOR: The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the United Kingdom (UK), which begins today, is receiving widespread attention across international media outlets, including global news agencies and newspapers.The media highlighted its political significance and historical dimensions within the context of the deep-rooted ties of…
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, OCT 19The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) launched a three-day leadership programme for women trade unionists on Monday, alongside the signing of...
Economy & FinanceLondon: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in London this afternoon on a four-day state visit to the friendly United Kingdom.Upon His Majesty's arrival at Stansted Airpor...
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the conference, which is considered one of the most prominent international forums concerned with climate action. The event comes at a time when global efforts are directed towards accelerating the implementation of commitments and pledges, enhancing the transition to clean energy, developing the circular…
MUSCAT: The requirements apply whether the prospective spouse is Omani or non-Omani, in accordance with Royal Decree No. 111/2025, which requires both parties to undergo premarital medical examinations before the marriage contract is concluded.The ministry said all prescribed laboratory tests for hereditary blood disorders and infectious diseases must be…
MUSCAT — Oman opened its fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition on Monday, bringing together about 100 businesses as it seeks to improve the competitiveness of local agricultural products and expand their access to international markets. The exhibition, running until October 23 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, is organised by the Ministry of…
SINGAPORE: The euro fell 0.1 percent to $1.1225 as trading got under way in Asia. The decline in the single currency, which carries the greatest weight in the dollar index, helped steady the US currency, which traded at 101.83.The dollar held steady against the yen at 158 after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said … The post Dollar gains as euro slides…
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the United Kingdom on Monday for a four-day state visit at the invitation of King Charles III, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation. The visit will include discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors, alongside consultations on regional…
MUSCAT — Nominations for seats on the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s board and its branch boards will close at the end of Tuesday, October 20, with no extension, the election committee said. Candidates seeking election for the 2026–2030 term must submit their applications electronically and complete all requirements before the deadline, the…
MUSCAT — The number of Omanis with disabilities rose about 9% to 75,432 in 2025, accounting for 2.5% of the Omani population, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Men accounted for 60% of the total, or 44,916 people, while women numbered 30,516. Some 59% were under the age … The post Number of Omanis with…
MUSCAT: The initiative aims to test technological solutions, business models and innovative applications before making them available on a wider scale. Abdullah bin Salim Al Rubaie, Director General of Institutional Development Unit, explained that the admission of the Rushd platform into the Fin-Tech Regulatory Sandbox to develop e-investment advisory…
MADRID: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, moving to third in LaLiga and closing the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points. Arda Guler opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box before Mbappe doubled Real’s lead seven … The post Mbappe double helps Real…
MUSCAT — Police in Oman’s North Al Batinah Governorate have arrested two Arab nationals accused of defrauding an Omani citizen of RO29,000 by claiming they could multiply his money and generate financial profits, the Royal Oman Police said. The arrests were carried out by the North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command in cooperation with the … The post…
Aichi-Nagoya : India’s Kapil Parmar clinched the bronze medal in the men’s J1 -70kg para-judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, defeating Indonesia’s Shidqi Rafli Ahnaf by Ippon in just 69 seconds in the bronze medal match. The Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist secured his second Asian Para Games medal, having won silver … The post Asian…
Aichi-Nagoya: India’s Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar set a new world record in the para compound mixed team ranking round at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, combining for a score of 1,402 points to surpass the previous mark of 1,400. Toman shot 698 out of a possible 720 in the men’s compound ranking … The post Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar…
MUSCAT: Oman allocated RO 48.6 million in government treasury bills this week, with 91-day instruments accounting for the larger share, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) said on Monda...
Economy & FinanceMUSCAT: Oman is preparing to showcase clean energy, recycling and conservation initiatives at next month’s COP31 climate conference in Türkiye, as it seeks to strengthen internatio...
Economy & FinanceMUSCAT, OCT 19Ubar Hotels & Resorts SAOG has secured Financial Services Authority approval for a rights issue that will add RO 2.5 million to its share capital.The hospitality comp...
Economy & FinanceMUSCAT: The rainfall covered the wilayat’s centre and the villages of Al Walija, Al Dhahir, Tawi Al Sayh, Al Rajmah, Al Mahdouth, Al Salan, Al Nahda, Al Shaabiyah Al Gharbiyah and Al Shaabiyah Al Sharqiyah. Rain was also reported in several villages in Wadi Bani Kharous, where the downpours led to the flow of streams … The post Moderate to heavy rains hit…
MUSCAT: Meanwhile, the monthly average price of Oman crude oil for October delivery stood at $87.84 per barrel, marking an increase of $11.48 compared with the average price for September delivery. The post Oman crude oil price rises to $106.83 per barrel appeared first on The Arabian Stories News .
Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the Ukraine conflict, aiming to negotiate a peace deal favourable to Moscow, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The proposal reflects an effort by Putin to capitalise on improving relations ……
MUSCAT — The third European Union Film Festival in Muscat concluded on October 18, recognising filmmakers based in Oman after a week of screenings that drew more than 1,000 viewers, organisers said. The festival, held at Cinépolis at Oman Avenues Mall, screened 20 films from Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and ……
MUSCAT: Vegetable prices recorded the steepest increase among the listed food categories, rising 20.1 percent year-on-year, followed by fruits at 16.3 percent and meat at 10.3 percent. Fish prices increased by 5 percent, while other food products rose by 3.8 percent. Prices of milk, cheese and eggs climbed 3.4 percent, while sugar, jam, honey and … The…
Beijing: A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale struck China’s Xinjiang region late Sunday night, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The seismic event occurred at 10:55 PM IST on October 18. According to the NCS, the epicentre was located at Latitude 36.683° N and Longitude 77.064° E. The earthquake originated … The post…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health has outlined the medical screening and certification procedures for people planning to marry outside Oman, whether their prospective spouse is Omani...
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday slammed security “failures” that he said led to violent protests across the country, but rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez amid the crisis, France 24 reported. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest, which saw town halls set on fire and hundreds of businesses ……
MUSCAT: According to Oman Meteorology’s weather system outlook for October 19–21, 2026, cloud formation activity is strengthening a low-pressure trough over northern Oman, while a tropical depression in the southern Arabian Sea continues to move towards the Horn of Africa. An illustrative map released by Oman Meteorology shows the observed and expected…
MUSCAT: The narcotics were vacuum-sealed and hidden within food product bags in an apparent attempt to evade customs inspections. The Customs Affairs Department announced the seizure alongside a video documenting the inspection of the targeted parcel, the discovery of the concealed drugs and their subsequent extraction from the package. The post Oman…
MUSCAT- Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated Customer Experience Day, which falls on the first Tuesday of October every year, reaffirming its firm and continued commitment to placing the customer at the heart of its corporate strategy, and reinforcing a culture of service excellence across all its…
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Oman on Monday for a state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III, with talks set to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments. The visit underscores the longstanding relationship between the two countries and their efforts to … The post…
Muscat: A citizen has lost RO29,000 in a fraud case in North al Batinah Governorate, where two people of Arab nationality have been arrested, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.The N...
MUSCAT: The fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition opened at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together around 100 enterprises specialising in the two sectors. It runs...
MUSCAT: A trough is expected to strengthen local rain-cloud development over northern Oman from October 19 to 21, according to the latest weather outlook issued by the Civil Aviati...
Muscat: The khareef season in the Dhofar Governorate is over and If you want to have a look at one of the coldest places in the region, then it has to be Jabel Shams in the Al Dhak...
MUSCAT: Thundershowers of varying intensity are expected over parts of the Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas on Monday, October 19, with the possibility of hail and flowing wa...
The political and diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom are among the most deeply rooted bilateral relations in the region, their foundations ex...
The Sultanate of Oman saw inflation in the food and beverages in September 2026 compared to the corresponding month of last year.The price of fruits are up 16.3%, vegetables 20.1%,...
Society & Quality of LifeMUSCAT : Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives will hold the fifth edition of Muscat Art from October 28 to 30 in partnership with the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring works by more than 300 artists, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday. The exhibition aims to support artists, showcase their work and make art accessible to … The post Bilarab bin…
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom (UK), starting from Monday. This came in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court.“In reinfo...
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left for the friendly United Kingdom on a four-day state visit during which he will meet His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of...
MUSCAT: Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives, in partnership with Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, announced the organisation of the fifth edition of the Muscat Art Exhibition 202...
The Ministry of Interior announced that October 31 has been set as the final date to submit (Municipal Councils Elections) voters' registration applications or to transfer voters'...
MUSCAT : His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said will accompany His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on his state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday, marking his first visit alongside His Majesty since assuming the role of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The visit, beginning October 19 at the invitation of … The post HH Sayyid…
RAWALPINDI : Pakistan skipper and batting star Babar Azam became the fifth player from his country to reach the 16,000 international runs. Babar achieved this milestone during his side’s tri-nation series match against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The tri-nation series at home also features England. Babar scored 45 in 57 balls, with six fours at a … The post…
MUSCAT: Culture bridges distances between nations, brings peoples closer together, and plays a role in building relationships and partnerships, in addition to its influence in fost...
MUSCAT, OCT 18Students who missed out on a place in the first round of higher education admissions have until Saturday, October 24, to apply for 2,894 seats in the second round for...
MAQSHIN: The Ministry of Information opened a radio transmission station in the Wilayat of Maqshin in Dhofar Governorate on Sunday, extending Oman Radio coverage to areas along the...
MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) opened its Sustainable Energy Research Centre Laboratory on Sunday, a facility of about 774 square metres built with an investment of nearly...
SUHAR: Sohar University has been ranked 65th in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, a rise of 16 places from 81st last year and 35 places from 100th in the 2025 edition.Th...
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Lebanese Republic in the field...
SALT LAKE CITY: Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, called on G20 leaders to adopt energy and development policies that safeguard supply secur...
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Five new pacts expanding the arbitration network, plus a student competition, indicate efforts to attract investments and enhance dispute resolution infrastructure.
Reports from Oman indicate positive reception to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visits by Botswana and Angolan communities, suggesting momentum for deeper engagement.
Oman extends formal greetings through its ambassador; potential to build ongoing bilateral ties.
