Omani artists explore identity, heritage and time

Stal Gallery and Studio in Madinat Sultan Qaboos has opened an exhibition that reflects on how memory, identity and belonging shape Oman’s artistic landscape. 'Memories of Place' brings together six Omani artists and one guest artist from Germany,...

Oman seeks investment in semiconductor design venture

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced an investment opportunity in the ICT sector, represented by a project to establish a semiconductor design company in Muscat, with a total investment cost of...

Oman’s Airport Cities to target $800 million in investments

MUSCAT: A trio of Airport Cities under early development at Muscat, Suhar and Salalah airports is projected to collectively attract over $800 million in investments by 2030, in line with a national strategy to transform Oman’s air gateways into...

Omani composer wins global music accolades

Music transcends borders, speaks without words and fosters peace, unity and harmony — a philosophy embodied by Muscat-based composer Farhad Harati. His latest achievement underscores this universal truth: Harati recently received the Platinum...

Tehran summons Oman envoy over reports linking deaths to Iranian products

The summons came after state-affiliated Oman Observer cited Royal Oman Police as saying the country banned the import of bottled water from Iran after two people died from drinking a contaminated batch. Abdolrasoul Shabibi, director of the...

Oman's ancient copper industry stands as testament to advanced civilization

Al Rustaq: The ancient copper industry in the Sultanate of Oman serves as compelling evidence of an advanced civilization that evolved into a leading industrial power nearly five thousand years ago. Historical records from Sumerian and Assyrian...

Oman Participates in World Free Zones Conference in China

Hainan: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz), participated in the World Free Zones Conference held in Haikou, China, engaging in the 11th global gathering of the World Free...

Oman Cables Industry Powers the Region’s Energy Transition at Solar & Storage Live 2025

Oman Cables Industry SAOG, the Sultanate’s leading cables manufacturer and end-to-end solutions provider, takes part today in Solar & Storage Live 2025 at Riyadh Front, the Kingdom’s largest platforms for renewable-energy, with a special focus on...

Oman's ancient copper industry stands as testament to advanced civilisation

A’Rustaq: The ancient copper industry in the Sultanate of Oman serves as compelling evidence of an advanced civilization that evolved into a leading industrial power nearly five thousand years ago. Historical records from Sumerian and Assyrian...

Omani student team develops intelligent security tool to address digital system misconfigurations

Muscat: A student team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat has developed an innovative project named "Misguard," an intelligent security tool designed to address misconfigurations in digital systems. This initiative...

UAE striker Canedo on Oman fightback: ‘If we have to die, it is going to happen’

At half-time on Saturday night, the air was thick with disappointment. The same UAE fans who had rocked central Doha late into the previous night sat stunned and silent in the stands of Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The World Cup dream which had felt...

International celebrity buys Adante Realty’s record-breaking Sky Palace penthouse in Oman

Muscat – Adante Realty, a leading name in Oman’s luxury property market, made headlines at this year’s Urban October exhibition with the unveiling of Sky Palace, the signature penthouse of Yenaier Residences. The high-profile launch at the Oman...

Sohar International Sets Benchmark with Visa Award for ‘Highest Growth in Corporate Card Business in Oman’

Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to delivering robust and client-centric solutions, Sohar International has been awarded the distinguished Visa accolade for ‘Highest Growth in Corporate Card Business in Oman’. The recognition, which...

Oman to enforce unified building code by 2030

Muscat – A unified national building code is being prepared for implementation in Oman with full enforcement expected by 2030, according to Hafsa al Balushi from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP). Developed as part of the...

Oman marks World Mental Health Day, holds first GCC Mental Health Conference

MUSCAT: The First GCC Mental Health Conference was held under the theme 'Access to Services: Mental Health During Disasters and Emergencies.' The three-day conference was organised by the Ministry of Health, represented by Al Masarra Hospital. The...

Oman achieves competitive edge; company start-up time cut to 4-5 days with no minimum capital

MUSCAT : The average time to establish a business has now dropped to just 4–5 days, compared to around 10 days in several countries across the region. The process involves only four main steps, with no minimum capital requirement. This progress...

Oman achieves competitive levels in business start-ups

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved notable competitiveness in business start-ups, with recent indicators showing a reduction in the average time required to establish a company to just 4–5 days, compared to 10 days in some regional...

UAE one game away from World Cup finals after tense comeback win over Oman

The UAE are one game away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a nerve-shredding comeback win against Oman in Doha. The national team trailed until the 76th minute. Defeat would have meant the end of their chances of direct qualification...

Oman mourns schoolgirl’s death as Shura Council member calls for urgent overhaul of student transport safety

MUSCAT: The tragic death of a second-grade schoolgirl, Shamma bint Yasser Al Jahwariyah, who reportedly died after being left inside a school bus in the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq last week, has sparked nationwide grief and renewed debate on student...

Oman’s new national building code to begin gradual enforcement in 2028, full mandate by 2030

Muscat – Speaking during an interview on the ‘Al Wisal Forum’ programme, Al Balushi, a member of the technical team behind the building code and requirements guide, described the project as a cornerstone of national development. She emphasized...