Meeting highlights ‘Takamul’ project
SALALAH: Dhofar Municipality, in cooperation with the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, organised an introductory meeting on the ‘Takamul’ project for government proje…
Fear of war’s spread as armed fighters struck in Iraq
CAIRO: The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first US air strikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the…
UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank
GENEVA: The UN human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, and urged international action against the killing of…
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…