Oman Investment Authority President His Excellency Abdulsalam Al Murshidi says His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s visit will build on existing investments and open new avenues of cooperation between Oman and Botswana.
His Excellency Ghalib bin Saeed bin Majid Al Maamari named chairman of the committee under Ministerial Decision No. 266/2026.
His Majesty’s visits will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities across various sectors.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said technical teams are working with government entities and service providers to restore affected services and ensure the stability of digital government systems.
The suspects allegedly stole cash, air-conditioning units and a motorcycle from several locations across the governorate.
The decrees amend provisions of Oman’s Basic Law, rename the Public Attorney’s Office as the Public Prosecution and grant public utility status to major road projects in Al Batinah.
Foreign Minister His Excellency Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi says the meeting was postponed “in the interests of consensus”, as Oman reaffirmed its commitment to regional dialogue, stability and lasting cooperation.
The ministry thanked Omani authorities for their support in rescuing the Indian nationals and said efforts were continuing to locate the missing crew member.
Oman is expected to be affected by an upper-air low-pressure system from Monday, September 14, through Wednesday, September 16, with scattered rainfall forecast over Dhofar Governorate, Oman Meteorology said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that Monday’s meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf states over the Strait of Hormuz could pave the way for broader and continued regional dialogue on issues of mutual concern.
Ministry of Labour launched three major recruitment announcements offering 2,538 job opportunities across 42 government entities during the first half of 2026, while beginning preparations to replace 110 expatriate trainers in vocational colleges.
The benchmark price will serve as the minimum taxable value, with excise tax calculated on whichever is higher: the retail selling price or the benchmark price.
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