US to hit Iran hard: Trump War widens as pro-Iranian group hit in Iraq
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US military will hit Iran “hard” after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan, Fox News reported. “We’ll be hitting th…
Firm efforts to combat human trafficking
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins tomorrow other countries of the world in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30 July, underscoring the import…
India’s SgurrEnergy eyes Oman expansion to support clean energy goals
MUSCAT: Indian renewable energy consulting and engineering firm SgurrEnergy is evaluating the establishment of a dedicated office in Oman as it seeks to support the Sultanate of O…
Oman crude rises to $79.60 per barrel
MUSCAT: The official price of Oman crude oil for September delivery rose by $2.56 to $79.60 a barrel on Wednesday, up from $77.04 in the previous trading session.The increase follo…
Ultra-large container ship MSC Loreto makes maiden call at Sohar Port
MUSCAT: The maiden call of MSC Loreto, one of the world’s biggest ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), at the Hutchison Ports Sohar container terminal has highlighted the growi…
Oman property deals rise to RO 1.43 billion
MUSCAT: The value of real estate transactions in the Sultanate of Oman rose 5.4 per cent year-on-year to RO 1.43 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger property sale…
Oman launches EPC tender for Ras Markaz oil park expansion
MUSCAT: Oman has launched the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender process for the next phase of development of the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park, inviting qualified…
HM sends cable of congratulations to President of Morocco
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco President of Morocco on the occasion of his ascension to the throne….
Oman partakes in 48th Unesco World Heritage Committee Session in Korea
Busan: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, with the participation of States Parties to…
Studies won’t be affected, MoE assures students of Mazoon College
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has issued a clarification following some concerns among students of Mazoon College after its accreditation was cancelled on Tuesday by the Oman Aut…