Trump to cancel strikes on Iran, pending a rapid deal
President Donald Trump said that he had canceled threatened new strikes on Iran — provided a deal was struck “rapidly” with Tehran that included the “Immediate, Complete, and Total…
Oman Air reports flight cancellations, delays
Muscat: The national airline, Oman Air, has announced changes to some flight schedules due to technical issues affecting its operations, alongside temporary restrictions on certa…
Dhofar treasures
Nestled in the heart of pristine nature, along the northern edge of Wadi Darbat in Dhofar Governorate, the Aan spring flows year-round with fresh water. The spring forms one of the…
1,222 job opportunities available in the public sector
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour on Saturday announced the availability of 1,222 job opportunities in the public sector. These include 1,107 positions for Bachelor’s degree holders a…
MoHT participates in Seminar for Arabian Studies in Italy
BOLOGNA: The 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies, which began on July 30, concluded at the University of Bologna, Italy. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism participated as the offic…
Purple Saturday reinforces inclusion for people with disabilities
MUSCAT: Oman joined the rest of the Gulf region in marking Purple Saturday, concluding a week-long campaign promoting the inclusion, empowerment and accessibility of persons with d…
2,214 compete in Sultan Qaboos Quran Contest
MUSCAT: The preliminary qualifications for the 34th Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition begins today (Sunday) with the participation of 2,214 contestants.The Sultan Qaboos Holy Qu…
Oman awards RO 734 million in projects
MUSCAT: Oman awarded 74 government contracts worth a combined RO 734.00 million during the first seven months of 2026, led by major healthcare and transport projects, while issuing…
Ibri Industrial City draws RO 25 million in investment
MUSCAT: Ibri Industrial City attracted investments worth RO 25.00 million by the end of the first half of 2026, as Oman continued to expand industrial activity in Al Dhahirah Gover…
Oman gas output reaches 29.54 bcm
MUSCAT: Oman’s natural gas production, including domestic output and imports, increased 6.7 per cent in the first half of 2026 to 29.54 billion cubic metres, driven by higher produ…