Oman participates in Arab information committee session
KUWAIT: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the meeting of the 104th regular session of the Arab Permanent Information Committee, which was held in the State of Kuwait.The Sultan…
Musandam forum discusses national standards strategy
KHASAB: The forum on “The Importance of the National Professional Standards Strategy for Enhancing Professional Performance” reviewed the mechanism for implementing the strategy, w…
Expert lecture highlights science of coin conservation
MUSCAT: A specialised scientific lecture titled ‘Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Coins’ was recently organised by the Oman Historical Association at its headquarters in the…
Animal Planet
Musher Nukaaraq Lennert Olsen prepares his sled dogs for a ride at the “dog town” near Sisimiut, Greenland. – AFP
Hotel revenues in Oman rise
MUSCAT: Revenues of three- to five-star hotels in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 22.2 per cent by the end of December 2025, reaching around RO 297.316 million compared with the same…
Ramadhan working hours announced in Oman
The official working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadhan for the year 1447 AH shall be as follows: For State Administrative Apparatus Units, the official working hours during t…
Oman’s SME sector grows strongly, reaching 130,359 firms
MUSCAT: Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector reached 130,359 registered firms by end-December 2025, as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada) ro…
No merger between Oman Air and SalamAir; government “purchase” discussed
MUSCAT: Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said there is no merger between Oman Air and SalamAir, amidst widespread s…
Oman–Brazil pact targets 300,000-tonne meat output, 3,000+ jobs
MUSCAT: Oman Food Capital, a holding company under Oman Investment Authority, has signed a strategic partnership with JBS SA of Brazil, one of the largest food companies in the wor…
Zheng wins on return at Qatar Open, Andreeva through
Doha: Zheng Qinwen marked her return to action with a three-set win over Sofia Kenin at the Qatar Open on Monday, while Mirra Andreeva eased into the round of 16.Olympic gold meda…