Oman, Qatar call for de-escalation, stress Strait

Officials stress mediation, freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz and coordinated efforts to restore regional stability.

Oman, Jordan foreign ministers call for

Telephone conversation stresses diplomacy, international law and protection of maritime security amid regional tensions.

Oman temperatures set to rise, approaching 50°C

Temperatures in parts of Oman are expected to rise gradually from Sunday evening and continue over the next two days, with forecasts indicating highs in the mid to upper forties Celsius, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Oman Foreign Minister bids farewell to German and

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi received outgoing ambassadors of Germany and Nepal separately on Sunday.

Oman’s National Employment Programme advances

The National Employment Programme, in partnership with Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, conducted a workshop to introduce the national initiative, codenamed ‘National Model for Transition from School to Work’.

GED students in Oman can modify higher education

Ministry of Education will open the preference modification period for General Education Diploma (GED) students for the 2025/2026 academic year from July 21 to August 1, allowing students to review and update their higher education choices.

Oman, Niger discuss enhancing bilateral

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a session of talks today with Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of Niger.

Expat arrested in Muscat for possessing large

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested an Arab national in the Wilayat of Seeb, Muscat Governorate, for possessing large quantities of psychotropic substances intended for trafficking and personal use.

Man arrested in Oman’s Bidiyah Wilayat for

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a man on charges of stealing cash and various goods from seven shops in the Wilayat of Bidiyah in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

Oman users among thousands hit as Meta outage

Fresh global disruption affects Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, with users in Oman reporting feed, login and posting issues alongside widespread outages across multiple countries.

Sultanate of Oman participates in the high-level

The session reviewed strategic visions for artificial intelligence governance and reaffirmed the principles of international cooperation to ensure that AI serves the benefit of all nations.

Oman upgrades telecom infrastructure, expands 5G

Oman’s telecommunications sector has strengthened network readiness for the Dhofar Khareef Season 2026 with a series of network upgrades and expansion projects aimed at ensuring reliable communication services during the peak tourist period.