Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria and Oman Hold Political Consultations in Muscat

The first round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Bulgaria and Oman took place in Muscat on September 30, the ministry said on Wednesday. The Bulgarian delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Angelieva, while...

Zanzibar to train aerospace experts, five head to NASA contest in Oman

Unguja. The Zanzibar government has reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the next generation of aerospace experts, with five local students set to represent the islands in an international competition organised by NASA in Oman. Permanent...

Oman to host 2025 World Cup Snooker Championship

AHMED AL KAABI MUSCAT: In a new achievement added to Oman’s sporting record, the capital Muscat is preparing to host the World Snooker Doubles Championship (Men’s and Teams) from November 15 to 23, 2025. The event will be held under the...

Programme to train Omanis in financial sector launched

Muscat: The “Jisr” Bridging Programme for developing cadres in the financial sector was launched on Wednesday at the College of Banking and Financial Studies. The programme aims to qualify national competencies capable of leading institutional...

Oman to host 2025 World Snooker Championship

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will host the Double World Snooker Championship (Men's and Team) from 15-23 November 2025, in Muscat. The event will feature the participation of over 120 players representing 35 countries. Oman's winning bid was...

‘After Sabeen’ documentary is an act of remembrance. Pakistani activist was killed in 2015

New Delhi: In After Sabeen, a documentary film which chronicles the impact of Pakistani peace activist Sabeen Mahmud, her mother, Mahenaz Mahmud, is seen sitting on her daughter’s bed. Sabeen was assassinated by gunmen a decade ago, but her room...

Oman to raise over $208mln from Personal Income Tax at launch: S&P

MUSCAT: Personal Income Tax is expected to generate approximately RO 80 million (around $208 million) when it debuts in the Sultanate of Oman in 2028, according to projections by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings. Per Royal Decree...

Oman, Switzerland discuss economic, scientific cooperation

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the Swiss Confederation discussed means of enhancing relations and exploring new areas of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. This took place during a meeting between Qais bin...

More schools in Oman lapping up AI

KABEER YOUSUF More schools in Oman are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their curricula, according to an AI expert. Speaking to the Observer, TS Sreedhar (pictured), an expert in AI, said that there has been a major wave in Oman in...

Oman launches wellness tourism initiatives

Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) marked World Tourism Day on Monday with a series of events across the sultanate under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’. In Muscat, the ministry hosted the Wellness Tourism Forum...

Oman’s coffee pioneer is stirring up more than just cups

In Oman—a nation long celebrated for its warm hospitality and rich cultural traditions—coffee represents far more than just a drink. It embodies a profound symbol of respect, unity, and generosity, woven into the very fabric of social and cultural...

Oman to raise RO 80 million from Personal Income Tax at launch: S&P

MUSCAT: Personal Income Tax is expected to generate approximately RO 80 million (around $208 million) when it debuts in the Sultanate of Oman in 2028, according to projections by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings. Per Royal Decree...

Conference reaffirms Oman’s role in supporting innovation

IDRIS AL BALUSHI MUSCAT: The Digital Content Conference with AI was launched on Monday at the Civil Aviation Authority Hall, under the auspices of Dr Siham al Harthy, member of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...

Oman participates in second meeting for 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland

Warsaw: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Education, participated in the second meeting of heads of delegations for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, scheduled to be held in 2027 in the city of Gdańsk, Republic of Poland. The...

Oman, Switzerland discuss means of enhancing economic, and scientific cooperation

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Swiss Confederation discussed means of enhancing relations and exploring new areas of economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries. This took place during a meeting between Qais...

Russian House Oman showcases 'Study in Russia' opportunities at EduTrac exhibition

Muscat: Russian House Oman (RHO) is proudly presenting its 'Study in Russia' stand at the ongoing EduTrac exhibition at the OCEC. The stand, visited by Her Highness Sayyida Hujaija bint Jaifar Al Said was officially inaugurated, on Monday, marking...

Oman: Crowdfunding records 81% growth in project financing

MUSCAT - Crowdfunding platforms in Oman are witnessing strong growth, reflecting rising investor confidence and the sector’s emergence as an innovative financing option built on modern fintech solutions. According to data from the Financial...

Oman vs Kuwait Live Streaming, 1st T20I 2025: KUW Begin Tour Of Promising OMN

Oman Squad: Wasim Ali, Jatinder Singh(C), Aamir Kaleem, Muhammad Nadeem, Hasnain Ali, Sufyan Mehmood, Ashish Odedara, Samay Shrivastava, Jitenkumar Ramanandi, Karan Sonavale, Vinayak Shukla(WK), Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Imran Muhammed, Aryan...

Oman: RAM launches startup leadership programme to drive global expansion

MUSCAT: The Royal Academy of Management (RAM), in partnership with the Rising Omani Startups Programme, has launched the Startup Leadership Programme, a flagship initiative for 2025 aims to empower executive leaders of Omani startups to accelerate...

Israel dismantles Gaza humanitarian flotilla – but one boat sails on

The Israeli military has largely dismantled a humanitarian flotilla seeking to break its siege on Gaza, arresting hundreds of activists from dozens of vessels, but one yacht continues to plough onwards towards the Palestinian enclave. As of the...