The Oman American Business Council (OABC) lately held a high-stage roundtable with key leaders from Oman’s tourism area, wherein the point of interest turned into on strengthening Oman’s function as a top of the line global tourism vacation spot. The event, which delivered together top executives from the tourism industry, became an opportunity for enterprise…
In a vast step toward strengthening the philanthropic and socio-financial landscape in Oman, the Oman Endowment Foundation (OED) held its inaugural Board of Directors assembly on Wednesday, beneath the management of Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari, the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. As the chairperson of the board, Dr. Al Maamari guided discussions around…
Muscat: Southwesterly winds over large areas of the South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar governorates may cause dust storms over desert and open areas, said the General Directorate of Meteorology said in its weather forecast. Some weather monitoring stations recorded wind speeds of up to 34 knots in Duqm and 30 knots in Thumrait….
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman carried out a medical evacuation operation of a female citizen and a child from Khasab to Muscat. The Ministry of Defence said: “The Royal Air Force of Oman carried out, with one of its helicopters, a medical evacuation of a female citizen and a child. Their critical health…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday sent cables of congratulation to leaders of Islamic countries for Eid Al-Fitr. The cables were sent “based on the keenness” of the leadership to “communicate annually with the leaders of the Islamic countries on the blessed holiday,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. In…
Oman’s foreign minister on Sunday called for de-escalation during a visit by his Iranian counterpart who started a regional tour in Muscat where he met a spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.The visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian came almost a week after an air strike in Damascus levelled the Iranian embassy’s consular annex and…
The Kuwait Football Association has revised the dates for the 26th Gulf Cup Championship, announcing it will now be held from December 21, 2024, to January 3, 2025, however, no specific reason was provided for the change. Kuwait will host the Gulf Cup for the fifth time, following 1974, 1990, 2003, and 2017. A country with a…
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and New Zealand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Winston Peters, held talks in Cairo about the Palestinian cause and other regional and international issues of mutual concern. Aboul Gheit commended authorities in New Zealand for condemning Israeli aggression against the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip, and advocating…
During Ramadan there is a tradition of families gathering around after iftar for a leisurely break to watch shows together. This year’s lineup of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres, drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring A-list actors from around the Arab world. ‘Al-Atawla’ Nassar and…
Muscat: New India Assurance’s jubilant 50th Foundation Day celebrations continued with fervor as the esteemed leadership embarked on a memorable journey across Oman, embracing moments of reflection, camaraderie, and spiritual reverence. Spread over 25 countries across the world from Japan, Fiji, New Zealand, GCC to the United Kingdom, New India Assurance’s premium amounted to US$4.8 billion…
