His Excellency Professor Dr. Mahad bin Said Baawain, Oman’s Minister of Labour, met with His Excellency Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, on Wednesday.
The Indian Rupee (INR) has hit a historic low against the Omani Rial, with exchange houses in Oman offering a record INR 245.25 for RO 1.
Oman recorded scorching temperatures over the past 24 hours, with Mahout registering the highest at 44.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority’s meteorological stations.
His Majesty’s visit expected to review development projects and meet with officials and citizens across both governorates.
GCC leaders condemned recent Iranian attacks on member states and Jordan, reaffirmed their right to self-defence, and urged urgent diplomatic de-escalation at the 19th consultative meeting on April 28, 2026.
Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has announced a public tender for the investment, development, and operation of an adventure park in the Ghaf Al Sheikh area of Wilayat Nizwa.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs praises sovereign wealth fund’s financial achievements and role in advancing national economic priorities.
A programme on sustainability and renewable energy began in the Wilayat of Sohar, the Governorate of North Al Batinah.
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted the Omani-Pakistani Business Meeting in Muscat, bringing together investors and business leaders to accelerate economic integration.
The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Rustaq hosted the Educational Partners Forum to align educational outcomes in Oman with labour market needs.
The Primary Court in Salalah has convicted a car sales company in Dhofar Governorate for failing to honour warranty obligations, imposing financial penalties after a consumer complaint revealed multiple defects in a newly purchased vehicle.
The Sultanate of Oman’s humanitarian initiative ‘Fak Kurba’ has facilitated the release of 1,519 individuals detained in non-criminal financial cases across various governorates, marking the 13th edition of the programme.
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