Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can sail Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations’ maritime organization that ‘non-hostile’ ships may pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that has been effectively closed…
Mwasalat suspends key bus routes amid severe weather alerts
Muscat: Following a series of weather alerts issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Oman’s national transport operator, Mwasalat, has announced the temporary suspension of s…
Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank
Kuwait City – Drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire at Kuwait International Airport, the state’s civil aviation authority said on Wednesday, as Iran presses on with its attacks…
Chances of heavy rains in most governorates on Wednesday: Met
Muscat: Due to the continued impact of the weather system, there are chances of heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday morning, which will be accompanied by hail and fresh downdraft wind…
US presents a 15-point plan to end the war
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to the war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran. At…
Police services temporarily suspended in some governorates due to weather conditions
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has announced the suspension of services at its service centres across all governorates on Wednesday, except in South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta and Dhofa…
Woman swept away as heavy rains hit Oman
The search sector of the National Emergency Management Committee said that a citizen was swept away in the Wilayat of Khasab in Musandam Governorate due to the heavy flow of wadis,…
Oman and EU call for ending the conflict
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Tuesday received Luigi Di Maio, the European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Gulf Region.During the meeting, the tw…
Al Buraimi advances digital push with new smart services
MUSCAT: The Governorate of Al Buraimi continues to advance its presence on the path of government digital transformation through a series of strategic initiatives and projects. The…
130 donors donate blood at Sultan Qaboos Hospital for Eid
MUSCAT: In a strong show of community spirit, more than 130 people turned up to donate blood on Eid day at a camp organised at Sultan Qaboos Hospital, responding to a nationwide ca…