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His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs arrives in the Arab Republic of Egypt to lead the Omani delegation at the Cairo Peace Summit In a significant diplomatic move, His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs has arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt to lead the Omani delegation at the […]

Minister of Energy and Minerals Affirms Natural Gas Contract Prices Tied to Global Oil Prices In a recent statement, His Excellency the Engineer, Minister of Energy and Minerals, emphasized that liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract prices will be linked to global oil prices. Contracts with Qalhat Natural Gas Company for LNG distribution range between 4 […]

Oman Minister of Heritage and Tourism Pledges to Harness New Tourism Law for Sustainable Excellence Oman Minister of Heritage and Tourism has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to leverage the new tourism law to enhance Oman’s status as a leading sustainable tourist destination, both regionally and internationally, offering visitors unique and diverse experiences. In a recent […]

Okio Gas Networks’ Listing Expected to Boost Confidence in Omani Economy and Stock Exchange In a recent statement by the CEO of the Capital Market Authority, carried by the Oman News Agency, the listing of Okio Gas Networks’ shares is poised to have a significant impact on the Muscat Stock Exchange. According to the CEO, […]

Imran Group Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership Imran Group has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership to collaborate on launching programs and activities in the field of travel and tourism for tenth and eleventh-grade students. This initiative is part of their […]

Muscat Stock Exchange Closes with Slight Decline, Trading Volume at 1.49 Million Omani Rials The Muscat Stock Exchange, also known as the MSE, wrapped up its trading session today with the MSE Index closing at 4,624.51 points. This figure represents a decline of 17.09 points from the previous trading session, signaling some market fluctuations. The […]

Transition of Tropical Cyclone to a Tropical Depression Brings Rain to Dhofar Governorate In recent meteorological developments, the once formidable tropical cyclone is now undergoing a transformation, diminishing in strength to a tropical depression. This transition has been accompanied by a notable decrease in wind speeds, which currently range between 17 to 27 knots. Over […]

Political Consultation Session Between Oman and the Netherlands Oman and the Netherlands engaged in a political consultation session to discuss their existing bilateral relations and reaffirm their commitment to further enhancing cooperation across various fields. The meeting also involved an exchange of views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest. In this diplomatic […]

Oman Leads the Ninth Meeting of GCC Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic/Religious Affairs The Sultanate of Oman is currently presiding over the ninth meeting of esteemed ministers responsible for Awqaf (endowments) and Islamic/religious affairs in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting addresses a range of critical topics, including the Islamic […]

Ministry of Health Launches State-of-the-Art Molecular PCR Lab at Khawla Hospital In a significant development aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities and expanding healthcare services, the Ministry of Health has officially opened a cutting-edge molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory at Khawla Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing medical […]