Oman to participate in Venice Biennale 2026

Oman will participate in the 61st edition of the Venice Biennale 2026, scheduled to take place from May 9 to November 22, 2026, in Venice, Italy, under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.

Hotel revenues in Oman rise 18.5% to RO 69

Oman’s hotel revenues climbed 18.5 percent to RO 69.2 million through February 2026, as rising occupancy rates offset a marginal 3.6 percent decline in total guest numbers.

Vehicle fire extinguished in Oman’s Barka

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in South Al Batinah extinguished a vehicle fire in the Wilayat of Barka.

Oman Customs drives logistics transformation,

Oman Customs is transforming the Sultanate’s logistics sector through total digital transformation and the advanced Bayan system, slashing trade costs and positioning the nation as a premier global commercial hub.

Former Oman Airports CEO Aimen Al Hosni named

BlueFive Capital appoints new board leadership as it expands aircraft leasing platform from Muscat.

Oman plants two million wild seeds in Arabian

The Environment Authority in Al Wusta Governorate has launched an initiative to plant two million wild seeds in the Arabian Oryx Reserve as part of efforts to expand vegetation cover, combat desertification, and support biodiversity.

Young innovators from Indian School Muscat win

Team FASEELA’s ‘Code for the Earth’ project tackles date waste with sustainable, tech-driven solutions aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Botswana set to open embassy in Muscat by

Following high-level talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has fast-tracked Botswana’s diplomatic presence in Oman.

Botswana President visits Oman’s National

Visit highlights cultural diplomacy and showcases Oman’s rich heritage to international dignitaries.

“India is a big market for us; we are looking

Oman’s low-cost carrier reports strong 2025 growth with 3.4 million passengers and RO 137 million in revenue.

Ahmed Al Kaabi becomes first Omani elected to

The Executive Committee of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has selected Ahmed Saif Al Kaabi as the first Omani to hold membership in the association’s Executive Committee.

Health ministry partners with Oman Dental College

The Ministry of Health signed a memorandum of cooperation with Oman Dental College to provide specialised care for patients with cleft lip and palate, as part of efforts to enhance healthcare partnerships and expand access to treatment.