Strong Oman relations are highlighted

His Majesty King Hamad received Oman’s Foreign Minister Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi at Safriya Palace. Mr Al Habsi conveyed the greetings of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and his best wishes to Bahrain and its people for continued progress and prosperity …

Four held in Oman drug smuggling bid

Iran welcomes Oman-mediated ceasefire halting U.S. attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson hailed the Omani government for mediating a ceasefire aimed at halting U.S. aggression against Yemen. Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has welcomed Oman’s statement regarding the cessation of U.S …

Oman-UAE Railway Project Picks Up Pace: $2.5 Billion Network To Boost Trade And Connectivity

Work on the UAE-Oman Rail Network project is progressing steadily, with heavy earthmovers and other equipment already deployed to lay railway tracks. In a tweet, Hafeet Rail stated: “With confident steps, we bridge the gap and build a future that brings us …

Visa Fine Waiver: Oman Police Clarifies Eligibility For Overstaying Expats

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has clarified on social media that certain expats workers and visitors who have overstayed their visas may be exempted from fines or legal action — provided they meet specific conditions outlined by the ministry of labour. The …

Over 245,000 Private Firms In Oman Employ No Citizens: Labour Ministry

 Oman’s Ministry of Labour has disclosed that more than 245,000 private sector establishments employ over 1.1 million expatriates while failing to include a single Omani national on their payrolls. The data highlights the deep disparities in Omanisation, …

Muscat-Karachi flights affected: Oman Air

Muscat: Oman Air has announced the cancellation of flights WY323/324 between Muscat and Karachi due to the periodic closures of Pakistani airspace and airports. Flights WY323/324 on May 10 between Muscat and Karachi have been cancelled. "As of …

UAE welcomes Oman ceasefire announcement

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by the Sultanate of Oman regarding an agreement to reach a ceasefire, which will enhance the protection of freedom of navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, …

Oman, South Africa discuss bilateral cooperation

Muscat: Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, on Thursday  received Anna Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa. During the meeting, …

Oman participates in 19 Venice Biennale of Architecture 2025

Venice: The Sultanate of Oman's pavilion at the 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture 2025 was opened on Thursday. The Omani pavilion is titled “Athar” and themed "Integrating Human and Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Architecture". …