Al Duqm’s new tourism zone to redefine coastal living
MUSCAT: A masterplan for the development of a Tourism Zone within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) envisions a diverse mix of luxury hotels, residences, mixed-use areas, r…
Art
People look at Johannes Vermeer’s painting, Girl with a Pearl Earring, at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands. — Reuters
CEO TALK: FSA road map aims to put MSX on global market radar
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman enters the 2026–2030 execution cycle with a fourfold mandate for its financial system, to deepen capital markets, diversify products, protect investor…
Contract awarded for RO 45m Al Mouj Road development
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has awarded a contract worth RO 44.94 million to leading construction firm Strabag Oman for the develop…
Shura Council opens 3rd annual session
Muscat: At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Shura Council on Sunday inaugurated the proceedings of the Third Annual Session (2025-2026) of the Tenth Term (20…
Oman to take part in ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs will take part in the ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’ organsied by the Kin…
HM issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued Royal decree No 95/2025 on ratifying the Agreement of Air Services between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and…
Muscat to host Russian Film Festival from November 16-18
Muscat – The inaugural edition of the Russian Film Festival in Oman will be held in Muscat, organised by ROSKINO in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Culture.ROSKINO is a g…
Governorates to take over waste collection from Be’ah
Muscat: In line with the government’s direction to enhance institutional integration in managing the municipal solid waste sector, a set of agreements was signed today between Be’a…
National Day holidays announced in Oman
Muscat: As per the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 26 and 27, 2025, have been declared official hol…