Oman’s airspace safe, says civil aviation

PACA says it is closely watching the air traffic situation in the region

India deploys warships in Gulf of Oman

Indian officials say their navy has deployed two warships to the Gulf of Oman

Airlines avoiding airspace over Persian Gulf and

British Airways also said on Friday it will adhere to guidance from the FAA to avoid parts of Iranian airspace and its flights will continue to operate using alternative routes.

Iran denies receiving message from Trump

Iranian officials told Reuters on Friday that Tehran had received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump through Oman

Khareef Festival begins in Salalah today

More than 800,000 people visited Salalah during the tourism season last year

More than 5,000 people set to take part in Yoga

The event will start from 7pm onwards at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday.

Decision to slash excise tax on alcohol taken

Oman on Wednesday decided to slash the excise tax on alcoholic beverages from 100 per cent to 50 per cent.

Free UAE visa for select tourists

Tourists travelling to the UAE during the summer won't need to pay visa fees for dependants aged 18 years or below.

Norwegian Islanders want to become

Hveding met with a Norwegian lawmaker this month to present a petition signed by dozens of islanders in support of declaring a “time-free zone”.

Sin tax on alcohol reduced from 100 per cent to

The government has decided to impose only 50 per cent of tax on alcohol beverages instead of 100 per cent.

You can now apply for ‘sponsored visa’

Royal Oman Police has requested residents to apply for sponsored visas online.

Legends and stars from all over world to perform

Bollywood classic Mughal-E-Azam to bring colour and song to Muscat