Oman to battle Qatar and UAE in Asian Qualifiers

MUSCAT, JULY 17 Oman will face the hosts Qatar and UAE teams in Group A to realise their historical dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2026 after the draw of AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoffs draw was made at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur …

Oman clinch semifinal spot in West Asia tournament

MUSCAT, JULY 17 The Oman national wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the semifinals (Golden Square) of the West Asia Paralympic Clubs Championship, currently being held in Amman, Jordan, from July 13 to 19, 2025. The tournament is organised under …

OQ investments boost Oman’s fuel storage capacity

Major investments by OQ – the integrated energy group of Oman – in the country’s fuel storage infrastructure are poised to strengthen its pivotal role in strategic fuel logistics, according to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Last year, the state-owned …

Oman receives positive rating in tax transparency

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been rated "largely compliant" with international standards in the field of transparency and exchange of tax information. This positive rating reflects the remarkable progress it has made in enhancing the …

Rains revive natural sites in northern parts of Oman

TEXT & PHOTO BY YAHYA AL SALMANI The recent rains have increased water flow in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Unexpectedly large amounts of water fell in governorates like Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahirah and Al Sharqiyah North. Despite …

Oman decries Israel's aggression on Syria

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its strong condemnation of the Israeli attacks on the Syrian Arab Republic, which violate its national sovereignty and constitute a blatant breach of international law. Oman reiterates its urgent appeal to the …

Honourable Lady congratulates GED students in Oman

Muscat: Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman has addressed a message of congratulations to distinguished students in the General Education Diploma (GED) and those accepted to higher education …

Indian expat arrested in Oman for alcohol trafficking attempt using private vehicle

Muscat: According to the Royal Oman Police, the individual was apprehended by the Police Command in Southern Al Batinah Governorate. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was in possession of alcoholic beverages, which he was allegedly planning to …

Oman Oil price declines 17 cents

Oman’s Dhahirah Governorate inks RO 1 million infrastructure projects

MUSCAT – This comes as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure and enhance the quality of services in the governorate’s wilayats. The agreements were signed by His Excellency Najib bin Ali Al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, alongside …