RAFO holds AI innovation symposium
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) on Wednesday organized a symposium titled “Prospects of Research and Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Towards a Sustaina…
1,851 complaints related to e-commerce received in 2025: CPA
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has said that it received 1,851 complaints related to e-commerce in the eight months of 2025 and managed to recover over RO24,000 in favour…
Ministry assures adequate travel options for Hajj pilgrims
The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) has responded to ongoing discussions on the subject of land transportation for pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman.The Minis…
Mahadhah honey and dates forum opens in al Buraimi
Mahdah: The Mahdah Honey and Dates Forum 2025, in its third edition, was inaugurated on Wednesday.The 5-day event is organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branc…
Oman Air launches global sale up to 25%
Oman Air’s Global Sale offers up to 25% off Business and Economy Class fares across its network. The airline is also unveiling a significantly expanded winter schedule with additio…
‘Oman’s majority retail spend is still happening in physical stores’
Muscat: Oman’s sports retail sector is evolving, spurred by the growth in fitness, gyms, and community events, as 13% of the population in the age group of 15 and 24 have an appeti…
H-1B visa fee hike rattles tech companies, markets
The U.S. administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 has sparked widespread debate across economic and financial circles, marking a drastic shift in immigratio…
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza City as Trump talks peace
CAIRO: Israeli forces pushed towards the heart of Gaza City on Wednesday, risking the lives of Palestinians who had stayed put in hopes that growing pressure on Israel for a cease…
Appeal Court upholds prison sentence and fine in money laundering case
Muscat: The Court of Appeal in Suhar confirmed the conviction of Manar bint Salih bin Marhoon, an Omani national, on charges of money laundering. She was sentenced to six months in…
Cheques returned due to ‘insufficient funds’ decline by 12.2% in Oman: CBO
Muscat: The Sultante of Oman is experiencing a decline in unpaid cheques and non-sufficient funds incidents, reflecting improvement in payment reliability and stronger financial d…