Al Nahdha Hospital performs Oman’s first DMEK

A specialised medical team in the Ophthalmology Department at Al Nahdha Hospital successfully achieved a new medical breakthrough by the performance of the first DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) cornea transplant.

HH Sayyid Bilarab graces celebration of strategic

The water transmission line reinforcement project for A’Dakhiliyah Governorate aims to enhance the existing water transmission system to meet the increasing domestic, industrial (Madayn areas), and tourism/government demand.

Oman, Kew Gardens sign MoU to expand joint

The Sultanate of Oman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

No rise in pollutants detected after Ethiopian

The Environment Authority has confirmed that air quality across the Sultanate remains stable, with no recorded increase in pollutant concentrations following emissions from Ethiopia’s Hale Gobi (Hayli Gubbi) volcano.

Man arrested for tampering with rental car,

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of an Arab national in Dhahirah Governorate for modifying a rented vehicle and replacing its license plate after entering the Sultanate.

Oman tightens academic standards with major

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation has issued a set of decisions following the sixth and seventh meetings of the Committee for the Recognition of Non-Omani Higher Education Institutions and the Equivalence of Academic Qualifications.

Oman launches programme to prepare nationals for

The Ministry of Labour has signed a cooperation programme with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the Ejada Development to train and qualify Omani job seekers for freelance work in foreign-language tourist guiding.

KitchenomiKs founder Aankush Bhatia to speak at

Renowned FoodTech entrepreneur joins a distinguished speaker lineup as TAS Conclave 2025 delves into digital transformation and innovation under the theme ‘Progressing Beyond Barriers’.

GFOW reports 26 mass layoffs, 87 legal

The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) recorded a significant volume of labour-related requests and interventions in October 2025, including 26 mass layoffs from a single company.

Top government units to participate in fifth

Their presence reinforces TAS Conclave’s standing as one of Oman’s most influential platforms for high-level dialogue on economic transformation, investment opportunities and the nation’s progress.

His Majesty the Sultan condoles King of Bahrain

In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy, praying to Allah the Almighty to reset the bereaved’s soul in peace in Paradise and grant his family patience.

Central Bank of Oman warns public against fraud

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a warning to the public regarding fraud attempts coinciding with the soft launch of the Maal card by licensed banks.