Hegseth stresses US-South Korea alliance on North
SEOUL: The United States will look at “flexibility” for its troops stationed in South Korea to operate against regional threats, but the focus of the alliance will remain on deterr…
Brussels backs advancing Ukraine efforts to join EU
BRUSSELS: The EU’s executive urged the bloc to move ahead with Ukraine’s membership push and slammed Georgia for backsliding, as Brussels unveiled its annual scorecard for countrie…
Comet Swan spotted in Oman’s skies
MUSCAT: Oman Society of Astronomy and Space (OSAS) spotted and photographed Comet Swan (C/2025 R2 SWAN) in the skies of the Sultanate of Oman, a rare celestial event and one of…
Sudan army-backed council to meet on US truce proposal
Port Sudan: Sudan’s army-backed authorities will meet on Tuesday to discuss a US proposal for a ceasefire in the war with the paramilitary, a government source told AFP, as the UN…
His Majesty receives official welcome ceremony in Spain
Madrid: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was accorded an official reception ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Tuesday, marking the start of His Majesty’s three-day stat…
ROP airlifts Turkish national for emergency medical treatment
Muscat: A Royal Oman Police (ROP) aircraft carried out a medical evacuation of a Turkish national from Duqm Hospital to Khoula Hospital in Muscat for specialised medical care.The e…
Tender announced for fishery industries city in South Al Sharqiyah
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has announced the opening of a tender for consultancy services related to the detailed design and construction s…
Khareef Dhofar wins ‘Outstanding Tourism Destination 2025’ Award in London
The Dhofar Governorate’s Khareef Season has been crowned in London with the Outstanding Tourism Destination Award 2025, marking another milestone for the Sultanate of Oman’s growi…
GCC countries offer friendly policies, and Oman is ideal for industries: HK
Muscat: Hong Kong is keen to invest and work together with the GCC countries, including the Sultanate of Oman, with a particular focus on alternative energy.Speaking to the Observe…
Dust to affect Batinah North and South, Musandam, parts of Muscat
Muscat: Latest satellite images show a mass of dust moving over the coastal areas along the Sea of Oman, according to data from the Directorate General of Meteorology.Meanwhile, du…