Salalah becomes Oman’s first UN Resilience Hub

The city of Salalah has received international recognition as a Resilience Hub under the ‘Making Cities Resilient 2030’ (MCR2030) programme of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Makeen initiative achieves 45% Omanisation in IT

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology organised the ‘Makeen’ Forum under the theme ‘From Qualification to Impact’, celebrating the fifth anniversary of the initiative’s launch.

His Highness Sayyid Theyazin reviews economic

His Highness Sayyid Theyazin Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, reviewed cooperation and partnership opportunities with His Excellency Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, during a meeting in Muscat.

Oman’s Shura Council pushes major healthcare

The Shura Council concluded its discussion with the Minister of Health, focusing on 2025-2030 priorities: improving medicine availability, empowering Omani medical cadres, and regulating private sector healthcare costs.

Oman may increase fines, impose stricter

Public Prosecutor warns stricter penalties could be introduced if people continue risking lives by crossing flooded wadis during severe weather.

Royal Office Minister bids farewell to Syrian

His Excellency Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, received His Excellency Dr. Idris Ahmed Mia, Ambassador of Syrian, on the occasion of the completion of his duties as his country’s ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman.

HH Sayyida Basma Al Said addresses mental health

During her address, Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said highlighted the urgent need to make mental health support more accessible, particularly for individuals and communities affected by ongoing challenges.

Oman’s CAA outlines force majeure cases

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has clarified the circumstances under which air passenger compensation rights lapse under the Passenger Rights Protection Regulations, highlighting force majeure cases beyond the control of airlines.

Oman, Russia discuss boosting economic and

The two sides reviewed opportunities for joint work and promising investment prospects aligned with the priorities of both Oman and the Russia.

Oman launches world’s first AI-powered

The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has issued its annual report for 2025, highlighting a year of initiatives as well as the first global AI-powered household income and expenditure survey.

Oman FM says “much diplomacy is required” to

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met His Majesty Sultan Haitham and Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi as Oman pushed for dialogue, regional stability and lasting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman and China sign RO 4.2 million trade

A delegation from Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has signed a series of high-value economic agreements and investment partnerships during its visit to the People's Republic of China, with a total value of approximately RO 4.23 million.