Oman temperatures near 42°C as summer heat

Temperatures across several parts of Oman have surged past the 40°C mark, signalling the early onset of summer, with the highest temperature reaching 41.9°C in the past 24 hours.

HH Sayyid Theyazin conveys Sultan Haitham’s

Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs holds official talks with President Tokayev on boosting trade, investment and bilateral cooperation.

Oman’s Deputy PM for Economic Affairs arrives

Sayyid Theyazin was received upon arrival at Astana International Airport by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, where an official reception ceremony was held.

Dhofar authorities launch beach cleanup in Mirbat

The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar Governorate has launched a field campaign to clean beaches in the Wilayat of Mirbat following a shrimp (krill) die-off phenomenon.

Oman police foil drug trafficking bid, seize

The Royal Oman Police has arrested an Arab national in Muscat Governorate for possession of more than 36,000 psychotropic tablets intended for trafficking, authorities said.

Oman, Bangladesh discuss economic cooperation and

Oman’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, held talks in Muscat with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key economic sectors.

Oman refutes local media report on PetroTel

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals said PetroTel Energy made no oil or gas discoveries in Oman, adding that the company’s concession licence had expired and it is now in the process of closing its operations.

Oman facilitates return of citizens from Iran

In light of ongoing regional developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with relevant authorities, has continued implementing necessary arrangements to facilitate the safe return of Omani citizens from abroad.

Oman launches first visual communication centre

On the occasion of the Arab Week for the Deaf, the Sultanate of Oman today launched the First Visual Communication Centre for People with Hearing Disabilities.

Royal Oman Police denies rumours of assault case

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that an assault occurred against a female student during a school trip.

Honouring Oman UNESCO unveils Sultan Haitham

UNESCO has announced the launch of the UNESCO–Sultan Haitham Award for the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham appoints Yarub bin

The decree appoints Yarub bin Abdullah bin Salim Al Yaarubi as Secretary-General of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, with the rank of special grade.