Sur waterfront project to break ground on Feb 11
SUR: The Wilayat of Sur will mark the laying of the foundation stone next Wednesday, February 11, for the “Masar” waterfront development project in the Al-Bar area, with an estimat…
Two-track approach to drive Oman Vision 2040 delivery
MUSCAT: Omani officials outlined a two-track approach to accelerate implementation of Oman Vision 2040, linking fiscal stabilisation, stronger delivery monitoring and private-secto…
Noel Gallagher to be named Songwriter Of The Year at the Brits
Noel Gallagher will be named Songwriter Of The Year at the Brit awards later this month.Gallagher, who has achieved huge success both in Oasis and with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying…
Harry Potter villain emerges as unlikely Lunar New Year symbol
Draco Malfoy, the villainous student who was Harry Potter’s rival in the fantasy book series, has become an unlikely Chinese Lunar New Year mascot, with his face plastered across…
Rijksmuseum puts the spotlight on Roman poet’s epic
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum on Friday opens the biggest exhibition ever devoted to art inspired by “Metamorphoses”, Roman poet Ovid’s most famous work, featuring contributions from art…
His Majesty issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued a Royal Decree appointing a new ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Royal Decree No. 24/2026 appoints Nasser…
Partial road closures announced for Tour of Oman stage three
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced partial traffic closures on Monday, February 9, 2026, to facilitate the third stage of the Tour of Oman 2026 cycling race.Accordin…
Oman Air developing low-cost travel model: Minister of Transport
Muscat: Oman Air is developing a low-cost travel model aimed at offering more affordable fares to a wider segment of passengers, alongside efforts to strengthen domestic and regio…
Rain Expected in several governorates: Met Office
Rain is expected to affect parts of the Sultanate on Sunday, February 8, with limited impact forecast in a number of governorates, according to the National Multi-Hazard Early Wa…
Iran says it will not give up enrichment
Tehran – Iran will never surrender the right to enrich uranium, even if war is imposed on us”, its foreign minister said Sunday, defying pressure from Washington. “Iran has paid a…