Photo: @savadIsmail/Unsplash Muscat: Oman plans to implement a unified customs tariff as part of its strategy to enhance trade within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting January 1, 2025. The initiative aims to streamline customs operations in the GCC member states. This new tariff system will undergo substantial adjustments as part of the GCC’s continued … Read more
Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said Muscat: The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on Sunday, November 17, pardoned 174 prisoners, including foreigners convicted in various cases ahead of the country’s 54th National Day. The announcement was made on X by the Royal Oman Police. This initiative demonstrates Oman’s commitment to … Read more
Muscat: Oman on Monday, November 4, officially opened the online registrations for those intending to perform the Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH/2025. In a statement on X, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman said that the registration will be open only until Sunday, November 17. Omani citizens and residents over 18 can … Read more
Shangri-La Muscat, the ultimate wedding destination for couples in Oman, is set to host its highly anticipated wedding fair for the first time in seven years, scheduled from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19. During two open days, ‘Love, Shangri-La: A Muscat Wedding Showcase’ will feature the resort’s diverse venues, luxurious services, customized packages, … Read more
IndiGo flight India’s largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo Airlines, faced bomb threats on two separate flights departing from Mumbai Airport to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Muscat, Oman, on Monday morning, October 14. “As per protocol, the aircraft was moved to an isolated bay, and standard security checks were immediately carried out,” an IndiGo spokesperson told ANI IndiGo … Read more
Hyderabad: A woman from Hyderabad was allegedly duped by her travel agent and has been stuck in Muscat, Oman. The victim has been identified as Najma Begum, her mother Ahmadi Begum approached Union external affairs minister Subramanian Jaishankar for help. The woman is currently taking refuge at an Indian embassy shelter after escaping her employer’s … Read more
Muscat: Oman is set to impose a strict ban on the importation of plastic bags starting September 1, 2024, as part of a new initiative to combat plastic pollution. This came in a circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with Oman Customs on X on Tuesday, July … Read more
In the wake of a tragic shooting incident at a mosque in the capital Muscat, a senior official from Oman Foreign Ministry Khalid Muslahi visited the Indian Embassy in the country to offer condolences over the passing away of an Indian national. On his visit, Khalid Mushali, the Undersecretary of the Oman Foreign Ministry, met … Read more
The ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) terrorist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday, July 16, for a deadly attack on a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman’s capital city of Muscat that left at least nine people dead, Reuters reported. According to a statement released by the terrorist group, three ISIS suicide attackers opened fire … Read more
Photo: SalamAir Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, is set to launch direct flights from Muscat to Chennai, a South Indian city, starting on July 11. The airline will begin operating two weekly flights to Chennai on Thursdays and Saturdays. The flight from Muscat departs at 11 pm and arrives in Chennai at 4.15 pm, while … Read more
