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MUSCAT: Omran, Oman’s tourism development company, has invited qualified contractors to undertake preparatory and enabling works for a multi-storey car park at the Port Sultan Qabo...
Read the full brief →Muscat: The Wilayat of al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 28mm between August 22 and 24.According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (M...
MUSCAT, August 23BALARAB AL TAMIMIThe 20th edition of the Rex Fuels Global Expo and Conference will be held in Muscat on August 31, bringing bitumen producers, traders, refiners, l...
Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road).Muscat Municipality had as ann...
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) is considering making reflective bands compulsory for free-roaming camels in Dhofar to reduce road accid...
HAIMA: The total cost of road maintenance and construction projects being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in Al Wusta Governorat...
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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…
Opportunity Intelligence
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.
