Iran, United States hold new talks in Geneva
Geneva: Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.Mediated by Oman, th…
Chat feature in Telegram open for use: TRA
Muscat: The chat feature in the ‘Telegram’ application is available and open for use in the Sultanate of Oman, the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) said on Tuesday during the ann…
Omanis get visa-free entry to Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry
Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Republic of Azerbaijan has exempted citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visa requirements, effective from February 15,…
Oman telecoms revenues rise to RO 961m in 2025
MUSCAT – Revenues of licensed telecoms companies in Oman rose to RO 961 million in 2025, up from RO 768 million in 2021, according to figures presented at the sector’s media bri…
Visit Mozambique launches e-Visa platform
As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisa…
Man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags
A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons, and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authoriti…
Darnah: What does it mean?
Muscat: As the holy month of Ramadhan approaches, Omani families prepare to observe Darnah, a long-established tradition linked closely to food, family gatherings and readiness for…
Omanisation hits 94% in telecom operators; fines total RO 1.04m in 2025
Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority says it has moved deeper into a “digital-first” model over the past four years, pointing to faster online delivery of services…
Purchase drones only from approved points of sale
Muscat: As per the regulations for unmanned aircraft (drone) operations in the Sultanate of Oman, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said that all points of sale of unmanned ai…
Trials underway for Starlink services in rural areas: TRA
Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority, in its annual media event on Tuesday, said that the trials for the Starlink service are aimed at providing services in rural areas, and ha…