Oman records 2.4 million guests in 3–5 star

Guests in Oman’s 3–5 star hotels reached 2.4 million by the end of December 2025, marking a 10.8 percent increase compared to the previous year.

His Highness Sayyid Bilarab to patronise HM Cup

His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, will patronise the 2025/2026 His Majesty’s Football Cup final.

Oman records 8% rise in aircraft movements, 5%

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released its Air Traffic Statistics Bulletin for December 2025, showing growth in both aircraft movements and passenger numbers.

One injured in truck fuel tank explosion at

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) responded to an emergency report of an explosion involving a truck fuel tank in the Wilayat of Nizwa.

CAA forecasts cloudy conditions with chances of

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert for January 25-26, forecasting cloud cover and scattered rainfall across Musandam and coastal regions of the Sea of Oman.

Oman becomes 61st nation to join NASA’s Artemis

The Sultanate of Oman is set to sign the Artemis Accords with NASA, joining a growing global community committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration.

HH Sayyida Dr. Mona Al Said receives honorary

Her Highness Sayyida Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University, has been awarded an Honorary Professor Certificate by Lomonosov Moscow State University.

GCC population projected to reach 83.6 million by

A report by the Gulf Statistical Centre predicts that the population of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will continue to grow steadily between 2025 and 2050, reaching approximately 83.6 million by mid-century.

Oman wins Emerging Tourist Destination Award 2026

The Sultanate of Oman has been named the Emerging Tourist Destination for 2026 by the Spanish tourism magazine Viajar, in a ceremony attended by travel and tourism sector representatives and media in Spain.

Oman Perfume Show begins in Muscat

The show reflects the rapid growth of the perfume industry in the Sultanate of Oman and strengthens its position as a premier destination for high-end aromatic products.

Foreign Minister holds phone calls with

During the call with his Palestinian counterpart, the Minister discussed various developments and current events related to the Palestinian cause, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at stabilizing the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

ROP announces partial road closures for Muscat

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced partial road closures in the Wilayat of Bausher to facilitate the Muscat Marathon 2026, scheduled to take place on Friday, January 23, 2026.