New licensing framework for credit rating activities in Oman
MUSCAT: Oman has introduced a regulatory framework governing credit rating activities as part of newly issued Executive Regulations of the Securities Law, requiring credit rating p…
Oman intensifies labour inspections amid regulatory reforms
MUSCAT,: The Ministry of Labour intensified its efforts to regulate the labour market during the first half of 2026 by increasing inspections, updating legislative frameworks, and…
Mobile Telecommunications Subscriptions Reach 8.3 Million in Oman
Muscat, 10 Aug 2026 The total number of mobile telecommunications subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 1.3% by the end of June 2026, reaching 8,324,406 subscriptions…
Oil Rises on Uncertainty Over Reopening of Hormuz
Singapore, 10 Aug 2026 Oil prices increased today on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures rose 91 cents or 1.09%, to $84.46 a barrel, while US…
Where Wednesdays Belong to Women
The drive back to Muscat from Ras Al Madrakah is not one most people would associate with surprises. After two days camping along one of Oman’s most rugged stretches of coastline,…
Istanbul’s centuries-old cymbal tradition
The rhythmic clang of hammers echoes through an Istanbul workshop as three craftsmen transform featureless bronze discs into prized handmade cymbals.First used by Ottoman military…
Ithaca bets on Odysseus tourism boom
Standing on a ferry waiting to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato eagerly discussed the “Odyssey”, the epic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster fil…
Whitney Houston honoured with Barbie doll
Barbie has honoured the late Whitney Houston with a doll celebrating her musical legacy and unmistakable style.Houston joins stars including David Bowie and Diana Ross who have bee…
RAO,RAFO shine at Scotland’s World Music Championships
PERTH: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Band secured first place overall in Category 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships held in Perth, Scotland.The band also claimed first p…
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands
DUBAI/WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet…