When the sun clocks in for overtime
Let’s be honest. When May rolls into the Sultanate of Oman, the sun doesn’t just rise, it clocks in for overtime. By 9 am, your car door handle is conducting science experiments. B…
Taiwanese tourists represent a high-value travel segment
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism continues to implement annual strategies aimed at attracting larger numbers of international visitors to Oman. These efforts focus on promoting…
Ted Turner, an outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included the groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wed…
Oman, Norway Reaffirm Commitment to Regional and International Security, Stability
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on wednesday Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingd…
Oman opens Pavilion at Venice International Art Biennale
Venice: The Sultanate of Oman on wednesday opened its national pavilion at the 61st Venice International Art Biennale in Venice, Italy, presenting an immersive artwork titled “Zein…
Oman labour market expands as jobseeker rate declines
MUSCAT: Oman’s labour market continued to improve in 2025, with total employment rising and the jobseeker rate declining, official data showed.Total employment increased by 1.5 per…
Aquaculture enhances investment appeal within blue economy trends
MUSCAT: Aligned with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 to diversify income and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, Oman’s aquaculture sector is rapidly emerging as a high-potential pillar…
Al Mouj, Aurelian sign deal for premium marina project
MUSCAT: Al Mouj Muscat has signed a sub-development agreement with Aurelian Development for a new premium residential project within the marina district of the integrated waterfron…
Oman, UAE strengthen cooperation in economic zones
ABU DHABI: Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) Chairman Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef held talks with Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on streng…
New hotel opening expands Muscat tourism landscape
MUSCAT: A new hotel opening in Muscat is reflecting growing investor confidence in Oman’s tourism sector as the Sultanate of Oman continues to advance diversification goals under O…