Meeting seeks to enhance integration of govt communication ecosystem
MUSCAT: The Government Communication Centre on Wednesday held its 31st meeting under the title ‘From Monitoring to Decision-Making: How Monitoring and Analysis Enhance the Effectiv…
Economy Ministry, World Bank discuss technical cooperation
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy held a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank, led by Wendy Werner, Country Manager of the World Bank Group for the Sultanate of Oman.The mee…
THE HEAT IS ON
MUSCAT: With the increasing severity of climate change and rising global temperatures, heat stress has become one of the most prominent challenges facing workers’ health and produc…
14,000 pilgrims from Oman to perform Haj this year
MUSCAT: Over 42,000 Haj applications were submitted for the 1447 AH season, of which 14,000 were accepted based on approved eligibility standards. All accepted applicants have comp…
Technical, vocational education seeks to meet labour market needs
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman continues to strengthen its approach towards developing technical and vocational education as a key pillar in preparing national talent capable of kee…
Oman showcases experience in real estate development in Cairo
CAIRO: The Sultanate of Oman showcased its experience in real estate development during its participation in the 5th edition of ‘The Investor’ conference held in Cairo, Arab Republ…
Trump sees ‘very good chance’ of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed there was “a very good chance” of sealing a peace deal with Iran, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if…
Listed firms’ profits and non-oil exports drive economic diversification
Oman’s industrial sector continued to demonstrate strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, supported by improved market conditions and rising demand across key sectors. Indust…
Taiwanese tourists represent a high-value travel segment
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism continues to implement annual strategies aimed at attracting larger numbers of international visitors to Oman. These efforts focus on promoting…
When the sun clocks in for overtime
Let’s be honest. When May rolls into the Sultanate of Oman, the sun doesn’t just rise, it clocks in for overtime. By 9 am, your car door handle is conducting science experiments. B…