Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its denunciation and condemnation of Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) airstrikes on Lebanon’s territories. Oman noted that this action constitutes a serious escalation that undermines security and stability in the region and leads to the expansion of conflict in a manner that involves the region in further violence and instability. In…
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Foreign Ministry has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli bombing that targeted the Masyaf area in Hama Governorate and claimed the lives of dozens of Syrians. The Sultanate of Oman recalls the need for the international community to put a definitive end to these aggressive practices by Israel,…
Muscat: The Oman Astronomical Society has confirmed that a recently discovered asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned completely while passing through the Earth’s atmosphere. The asteroid was small and posed no danger to the surface. Dr. Ishaq bin Yahya Al-Shuaili, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Astronomical Society, explained that the asteroid was discovered…
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the death of Princess Latifa bint Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies,…
In a groundbreaking move to bring the creative talent of Oman into the spotlight, Muscat Media Group (MMG) has announced the launch of The Oman Marketing Initiative Awards (TOMI Awards). For the first time ever, these awards aim to honour the brilliant advertising campaigns that often go unnoticed in Oman’s fast-paced media landscape. Star-studded launch ceremony…
Muscat: Oman Airports has announced changes to its passenger boarding system (PBS) at Muscat International Airport, effective August 4th. Passengers must now report to the electronic boarding gates at least 40 minutes before their flight departure time, and access to boarding gates will be restricted after the 40-minute mark. Check-in procedures remain unchanged and will…
Muscat: Bank Muscat Money Market Fund, Oman’s first money market fund, has accomplished a momentous milestone with its assets under management (AUM) crossing OMR155 million mark as on 2nd July 2024, recording AUM growth of over 170 percent during 2024. The Fund continues to retain its top position as the largest open-ended mutual fund in Oman….
Muscat: The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate experienced a vibrant tourism boom from October to March, 2024, with hotel room occupancy rates soaring between 60% and 90% during the peak season. The region’s burgeoning tourism sector boasts 47 tourist facilities, offering a combined total of 1,044 hotel rooms across the governorate. Mohammed bin Saif Al Riyami, Head…
Muscat: The Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition in its fourth edition, organised by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society, in cooperation with the branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Dhofar Governorate and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman, opened today in the Wilayat of Salalah. It will last…
MUSCAT: Gold traders and jewellers in the Sultanate of Oman have expressed cautious optimism about a potential surge in gold purchases by Indian expatriates following the Indian government’s decision to reduce customs duties on gold and silver from 15 percent to 6 percent. Local traders believe that this reduction will encourage expatriates to buy more gold,…
