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
Gulf leaders on Wednesday, November 6, congratulated Donald Trump on his election win over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States (US), securing a second term. Trump received 279 electoral votes, while Harris received 223 votes, with several states still to be counted. In his first speech, Trump said, “We won the … 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
Photo: NCM/Instagram Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Oman Sea on Sunday, August 18. In a post on social media, the UAE’s National Seismic Network (NSN) of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported the quake near the coast of Dibba at 12:14 pm UAE time (1:44 pm IST). At a depth … 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
Aden: A fresh round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and Houthi representatives began Sunday in Muscat, focusing on the exchange of prisoners and detainees. The talks, held under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), aim to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis surrounding prisoners in … Read more
Tehran: Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process. Citizens from both countries were flown to Muscat, the capital of the small state on the Persian Gulf, on Saturday. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that two Swedish citizens were on their way home. According … Read more
Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said of Oman Muscat: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is set to go on a state-visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 22, for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the visit, the two leaders will discuss the “deep-rooted, historical, and fraternal relations” … Read more
Muscat: At least 15 people have died and one remains missing after flash floods hit large parts of Oman on Sunday, April 14. On Sunday, Oman experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, causing major flash floods in several governorates including Muscat, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah, Al Dhahirah, … Read more
