This week in Oman
This week, Omani media extensively covered escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including US-Iran disputes, calls for coordinated reopening, and the humanitarian crisis of 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Arabian Gulf. Domestically, Oman focused on economic development with new tech labs, artisanal incubators, and a partnership for vehicle production, alongside initiatives for women and children's health, environmental management, and reduced summer electricity tariffs.
About Oman
Oman, an ancient maritime nation on the Arabian Peninsula, is renowned for its dramatic mountain ranges, vast deserts, and pristine coastlines, blending rich heritage with modern development under a stable monarchy. Its unique culture and strategic location at the mouth of the Persian Gulf contribute to its regional significance. However, the media landscape is characterized by state control, leading to limited independent journalism and widespread self-censorship.
Visiting Oman
Media landscape
Oman's media environment is tightly controlled by the state, offering limited avenues for independent reporting and fostering a culture of self-censorship among journalists. Criticism of the Sultan or government is prohibited by law.
For a broader perspective, consider English-language outlets, but be aware that critical reporting on the government or royal family is generally absent.
Sources we track 1
Spain coach expects 'cracking match' in World Cup final against Argentina
- Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente anticipates a challenging FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. - He highlighted similarities in playing philosophy and talent between the two teams, expectingโฆ
Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic feature in Michael Rubin's "iconic" Fanatics Fest selfie
- Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared a star-studded selfie from Fanatics Fest 2026, featuring athletes and entertainers. - The selfie included Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, and Kevin Durant,โฆ
England trains for World Cup third-place match against France after semi-final loss
- England's football team trained in Miami ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match against France. - The team is preparing for their final challenge after a 2-1 loss to Argentina in the sโฆ
West Indies Captains Honor Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers
- Cricket West Indies captains paid tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, celebrating his legacy. - They acknowledged the responsibility of upholding the standards set by Sobers in leading West Indโฆ
Lamine is truly amazing, Messi praises Spain's teenage sensation before final
- Lionel Messi praised Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, calling him "amazing." - Messi stated Argentina will try to prevent Yamal from achieving a historiโฆ
India's forex reserves rise by $964 million to $675.16 bn in the week ended July 10
- India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $964 million to $675.16 billion in the week ending July 10. - The rise was primarily driven by an increase in foreign currency assets and gold reservesโฆ
India-UK FTA opens up huge export potential for India in UK's $900bn market: Report
- India's exports to the UK have significant growth potential, with the UK market valued at $900 billion while India currently supplies only $14 billion. - The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Tradโฆ
Iran's IRGC Navy claims US forces under surveillance, warns of 'zero hour'
- Iran's IRGC Navy claims US naval units are under its surveillance and warns of an imminent operational
Trump warns of tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke choking US cities
- President Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting U.S. cities. - He accused Canada of failing to manage its forests, leading to "filthy, polluted, and unhealthโฆ
Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89 in Barbados
- Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers died at his Barbados home on Friday at age 89. - The West Indies icon excelled as an all-rounder with bat and ball, leaving a legacy that transformed the sport. - โฆ
US Strikes Kill 38, Injure Over 400 in Iran, Targeting Civilian Infrastructure
- US strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 400 injuries, according to Iran's Health Ministry. - Affected areas include bridges, power facilities, anโฆ
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits southern Mexico; no major damage reported
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico, with shaking felt in neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador. - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported no damage but advised tโฆ
India closely watching US bill on Russian oil imports, says MEA
- India's Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring a proposed US bill that could impose 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil. - The MEA stated that India's crude oil imports are dโฆ
Iran targets US Navy vessels with cruise missiles, attacks military assets across Gulf in retaliatory strikes
- Iran launched retaliatory military strikes against U.S. naval and military assets across the Gulf region. - The operations targeted U.S. facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria, with Iran claโฆ
US forces continue 'round of strikes' against Iran for seventh consecutive night
- US forces conducted a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, aiming to degrade its military capabilities. - The strikes, directed by the Commander in Chief, involved fighter jets, droโฆ
Moderate 4.9-magnitude earthquake recorded in Arabian Sea off Salalah
- A moderate 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Salalah, Oman. - The earthquake's epicenter was 239km south of Salalah, and no damage or casualties have been reporteโฆ
Oman signs agreement to become founding member of Global AI Cooperation Organisation
- Oman has become a founding member of the Global AI Cooperation Organisation, signing the agreement in Shanghai. - The new international body aims to strengthen global governance and cooperation in aโฆ
Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan intercept fresh Iranian attacks
- Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian aerial strikes targeting their territories. - Qatar's Ministry of Defense confirmed intercepting a missile attack, resulting in a child beingโฆ
Kuwait Ministry activates emergency plans following Iranian aggression attack on power facility
- Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy reported an attack on a power and water distillation plant. - The ministry attributed the attack to Iranian aggression, causing significaโฆ
'Sports Flame 2026' kicks off with expanded summer programme
- The fourth edition of Oman's 'Sports Flame' event has opened, running until August 15. - The event offers a summer program combining sports, entertainment, and community engagement for all ages. - Iโฆ
Pakistan, Boeing discuss PIA fleet expansion
- Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson in Washington to discuss acquiring 16 new aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). - The meeting,โฆ
PM Shehbaz orders regional tension preparedness, praises public austerity support
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered authorities to prepare for regional tensions impacting the economy. - The meeting confirmed sufficient petroleum reserves and effective fuel supply management. โฆ
Zanzibar President Mwinyi's Visit to Boost Relations with India
- Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi will visit India from July 17-20 to strengthen bilateral relations. - The visit includes meetings with Indian ministers and a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. - The vโฆ
Piyush Goyal Discusses Trade, Investment, India-EU FTA with Finland Ministers
- Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Finnish ministers Riikka Purra and Sakari Puisto to strengthen bilateral economic ties. - Discussions focused on boosting trade and investment through โฆ
Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones after Washington's attacks on civilian infrastructure
- Iran's Army launched drone attacks on U.S. military assets in Bahrain, targeting helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft. - The strikes are a response to recent U.S. attacks on Iranian civilian infrโฆ
Iran condemns US strikes as "war crimes", warns Gulf neighbours against allowing territorial access
- Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US strikes as "war crimes" violating international law and the UN Charter. - Tehran warned Gulf neighbors against allowing their territory to be used for US aggressโฆ
Hormuz open for ships not bound for Iran, US Navy ensuring transit: White House
- The White House confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels not destined for Iranian ports. - A US naval blockade is in place, targeting only ships entering or leaving Iranianโฆ
NEET (UG) 2026 results announced: Over 1.12 million candidates qualify, counselling on track
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026. - Over 1.12 million candidates qualified for undergraduate medical, dentaโฆ
US ends "duration of status" for student, journalist visas
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending the
White House confirms Trump's attendance at FIFA WC 2026 final in New Jersey
- U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey. - The final match will be between Spain and Argentina at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. - White House Press Secโฆ
US forces continue "wave of strikes" against Iran for sixth consecutive night
- U.S. forces conducted a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities. - The strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels in the Strait โฆ
White House says Iran "very much continues" talks with Washington
- Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and expresses willingness to reach an agreement, the White House said. - The US has conducted multiple strikes against Iranian targets recentโฆ
Three killed, several injured after US strikes target civilian infrastructure in Iran
- Three people were killed and several injured in U.S. strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan province. - The strikes, which hit bridges and a railway junction, mark the sixth cโฆ
Myanmar: More than 500 feared dead in capsized refugee boats
- Two boats carrying over 500 people, mostly Rohingya passengers, are feared to have capsized off Myanmar's coast in late June and early July. - The vessels departed from Rakhine State, with some passโฆ
India Orders Shipping Companies Not to Deploy Sailors to Strait of Hormuz
- India's Directorate General of Shipping has ordered shipping companies to stop deploying Indian sailors to the Strait of Hormuz. - The order applies to shipowners and recruitment agencies. - The dirโฆ
India and Nepal discuss deepening ties, advancing agenda in priority sectors
- India and Nepal held high-level discussions to deepen bilateral ties and advance cooperation. - The meeting reviewed progress in ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussed priority sectors like theโฆ
Tรผrkiye warns Ukraine war could spill into Black Sea, pledges to press mediation efforts
- Tรผrkiye warns that the Russia-Ukraine war risks escalating into the Black Sea, potentially causing severe international economic repercussions. - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Tรผrkiye's coโฆ
Fugitive arrested over 45 years after Bangladesh ex-president Ziaur Rahman's assassination
- Bangladesh police have arrested a suspect in the 1981 assassination of former President Ziaur Rahman. - Major Mojafor Hossain, who had been a fugitive for over 45 years, was apprehended by the Detecโฆ
Lebanon moves to end Hezbollah's military arm, FM Youssef Raggi calls it "sovereign decision"
- Lebanon's Foreign Minister declared ending Hezbollah's military presence a "sovereign Lebanese decision." - He stated Lebanon will not return to "dual authority" and weapons outside state control wiโฆ
Agriculture department in North Al Batinah launches projects to serve rural women
- The Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Directorate in North Al Batinah launched initiatives for rural women. - The program aims to empower 1,500 women through entrepreneurship and sustainablโฆ
Artificial Intelligence Roadmap for Each Government Institution Recommended in Oman
- A training program in Oman recommended that each government institution develop an artificial intelligence roadmap. - These roadmaps should outline priorities, opportunities, and implementation phasโฆ
Oman's First Lady addresses top education diploma achievers
- Oman's First Lady, Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, addressed top-achieving students in the General Education Diploma for the 2025/2026 academic year. - She congratulated the students, acknowโฆ
Oman launches tourism awareness program in Dhofar
- Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism launched a tourism awareness program called "Your Path is Green" in Dhofar Governorate. - The initiative, in cooperation with Awasr Company, aims to boost touโฆ
Salalah conference recommends investing in human capability for better customer experience
- The 11th Annual Customer Experience Conference in Salalah recommended investing in human capability development, upgrading skills, and enhancing digital literacy. - Recommendations emphasized learniโฆ
Oil Market Absorbs War Shock Through Buffers, but Stocks Are Thinning: IMF
- The global oil market has absorbed significant disruption from the war in West Asia, according to the IMF. - Crucial buffers, like strategic reserves and spare production capacity, helped mitigate tโฆ
JD Vance defends US diplomacy with Iran amid renewed hostilities
- US Vice President JD Vance defends diplomatic engagement with Iran. - Vance argues that military force alone cannot resolve security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz. - He emphasizes the necessityโฆ
Oman's SAF Chief of Staff Receives GCC Military Official
- The Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, met with Maj. Gen. Salman Ibrahim Al Fadhala, Assistant Secretary-General for Military Affairs at the GCC Secrโฆ
University Medical City completes QUATRO audits of radiotherapy practices
- University Medical City in Oman has successfully completed international QUATRO audits for radiotherapy practices. - This achievement enhances specialized cancer care quality according to global staโฆ
Oman participates in high-level political forum on sustainable development in New York
- Oman affirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, integrating goals into its Vision 2040 and 11th Five-Year Plan. - The Sultanate is accelerating renewable energy and greeโฆ
New Al Mughsail bridge and underpass open to ease traffic in Oman's Dhofar Governorate
- Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology opened the Al Mughsail Road and Bridge in Salalah. - The project aims to improve road network efficiency and ease travel to toโฆ
Mercury nears 50ยฐC as Muqshin records Oman's highest temperature
- Oman is experiencing intense summer heat, with Muqshin recording the country's highest temperature of 49.4ยฐC in the past 24 hours. - Several other areas also registered extremely high temperatures, โฆ
India Approves Semicon 2.0 Program With $13 Billion Budget to Boost Chip Manufacturing
- India's Union Cabinet approved the Semicon 2.0 program with a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore ($13.17 billion) to boost semiconductor manufacturing. - The initiative aims to strengthen the country's seโฆ
Oman's Silver Treasures Exhibition Opens in Belarus
- The National Museum of Oman opened an exhibition titled "The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court" in Vitebsk, Belarus. - The exhibition, part of the Slavianski Bazaar arts festival, โฆ
Six defenders, two turning points--how Tuchel's tactic changes backfired against Argentina
- England lost to Argentina 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final after conceding two late goals. - Coach Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions shifted momentum, allowing Argentina to dominate pโฆ
Messi celebrates Argentina's SF win, says 'we dug deep to put in another great performance'
- Lionel Messi celebrated Argentina's dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England on social media. - Messi praised the team's resilience and thanked supporters for their belief after reachinโฆ
India-EU Free Trade Agreement hailed as 'win-win' deal
- India and the EU concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial Meeting in Brussels. - Union Minister Piyush Goyal described the FTA โฆ
Saudi company expresses interest in billion-dollar investment in Bangladesh
- A Saudi delegation, led by the Vice Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss investment. - Red Sea Gateway Terminal International expโฆ
Nepal MP Calls PM Balen Shah 'Nepali Hitler' Over Governance Style
- A Nepali Member of Parliament criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah's governance style, calling him "Nepali Hitler." - The MP accused the administration of being inefficient and failing to fulfillโฆ
US Sanctions Iranian Network Supporting IRGC Weapons Procurement
- The U.S. Treasury sanctioned seven individuals and entities for supporting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) weapons procurement. - These actions aim to disrupt networks funding Iran'sโฆ
US Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Iran
- The U.S. launched a second wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting military capabilities used to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the sโฆ
Iran signals no talks with U.S., focuses on defense amid military escalation
- Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the country has no plans for negotiations with the U.S. and is focusing on defense. - Tehran claims the U.S. violated commitments under a recent memorandum of understaโฆ
Jaishankar, Goyal participate in India-EU Business Roundtable
- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal attended the India-EU Business Roundtable in Brussels. - The event focused on strengthening economic ties and fosteriโฆ
Trump rules out setting any deadline for Iran before bombing its bridges
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated he does not set deadlines for Iran, but warned Tehran "better behave" amid escalating tensions. - Trump previously threatened to target Iranian power plants and brโฆ
US forces disable oil tanker near Iran amid blockade enforcement
- U.S. forces disabled an empty oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf on July 15 for allegedly violating a naval blockade against Iran. - The Curacao-flagged M/T Belma reportedly ignored multiple warnings beโฆ
Oman Cricket season registration begins
- Oman Cricket has opened registration for its 2026-27 Domestic Cricket Season, inviting clubs and corporate teams. - The domestic structure is crucial for nurturing talent and strengthening competitiโฆ
Oman's North Al Sharqiyah agriculture department holds forum on water desalination importance
- The Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in North Al Sharqiyah, Oman, organized a forum on the importance of water desalination. - The event aimed to activate desalination units toโฆ
UK-India Free Trade Agreement enters force, promising trade boost
- The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, a significant trade deal, officially came into force on Wednesday. - The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, currently valued at ยฃ48 billion, by providing conโฆ
Sayyid Badr, the Illusion of Containment, and Gulf Security: Muscat Says What Must Be Said
- The article discusses how some political documents transcend the news cycle to reveal state interpretations of the world. - It highlights Sayyid Badr's speech as an example of such a document, focusโฆ
Al Buraimi Governorate cements its role as strategic commercial gateway, promising investment hub
- Al Buraimi Governorate in Oman is solidifying its position as a key commercial gateway and investment hub. - The governorate leverages its strategic location, infrastructure, and streamlined customsโฆ
Oman airports see 9.3% drop in passenger traffic by end of May 2026
- Oman's airports handled 5.25 million passengers by the end of May 2026, a 9.3% decrease from the previous year. - International flight movements also dropped by 10.7%, with Muscat International Airpโฆ
Oman road project nears completion, ahead of schedule
- The rehabilitation project of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road in Oman's A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has reached an 89.46% completion rate. - The project, costing over RO 10 million, aims to improve road โฆ
Oman U19 Handball Team turns focus to Hong Kong after Saudi Arabia opener
- Oman's national youth handball team lost its opening match 40-27 to Saudi Arabia in the 19th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship. - The tournament in China serves as qualification for the 2027 Iโฆ
French ambassador highlights expanding Oman-France partnership
- The French ambassador to Oman highlighted the strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations. - He noted that the Omani Sultan's recent state visit to France reinforced cooperation in dโฆ
Australia and India expand 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' with new security and tech pacts
- Australia and India have expanded their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. - New agreements focus on security and technology cooperation. - The expansion was announced following the third Australiโฆ
Messi is leader and key player, England coach Thomas Tuchel ahead of Argentina showdown
- England coach Thomas Tuchel praised Lionel Messi as Argentina's leader and key player ahead of their World Cup semifinal. - Tuchel acknowledged Messi's immense influence, stating there are "no wordsโฆ
Rodri hails Spain's "collective effort" after securing WC final berth
- Rodri praised Spain's "collective effort" after their 2-0 victory over France secured a World Cup final spot. - The midfielder highlighted the team's unified performance in the crucial match. - Spaiโฆ
US Inflation Cools to 3.5% in June as Energy Prices Drop
- US inflation cooled to 3.5% in June, primarily due to a significant drop in gasoline prices. - Core inflation, excluding volatile energy and food, remained flat, with an annual rate of 2.6%. - Risinโฆ
Kevin Warsh says inflation fight Fed's biggest challenge
- Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh identified the fight against inflation as the central bank's top priority. - Warsh stated that getting monetary policy right is the Fed's primary objecโฆ
RBI Governor urges banks to harness AI, strengthen cybersecurity and customer service
- Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged public and private sector banks to adopt advanced technologies like AI to boost efficiency and customer service. - Malhotra emphasized the criticโฆ
Nepal: Foundation Stone Laid for Monastery in "Gateway of Everest" with Indian Aid
- A foundation stone was laid for a new monastery in Nepal's Solukhumbu District, known as the "Gateway of Everest." - The monastery construction is funded by the Indian government with approximately โฆ
Russia's Lavrov accuses Ukraine of 'pure terrorism' over Black Sea vessel attacks
- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Ukraine's attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov "pure terrorism." - Lavrov stated that the strikes are intended to spread fearโฆ
US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defence bill over concerns on Iran war
- US Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15 trillion defense bill, citing concerns over President Trump's handling of the Iran war. - Democrats sought greater restrictions on the administration's military aโฆ
Iran's IRGC attacks US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'
- Iran's IRGC claims to have struck US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'. - The strikes were retaliation for earlier US strikes on Iranian military positions. - The IRGC warnโฆ
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants, bridges 'next week'
- President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges next week. - The warning comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. - Trump's comments were made during a โฆ
US holds Iran accountable for commercial vessel crew deaths
- The U.S. military holds Iran accountable for the deaths and injuries of commercial vessel crew members. - U.S. Central Command alleges Iran targeted seven commercial ships and launched missile and dโฆ
Spain PM Sanchez congratulates La Roja on World Cup final berth after beating France
- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez congratulated the national football team after their 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final. - Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro secured Spโฆ
FIFA World Cup: Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach Final
- Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, advancing to their second-ever World Cup final. - Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty, reaching 30 goals for Spain, while Pedro Porro added tโฆ
India beats England by six wickets in first ODI
- India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. - Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, taking fouโฆ
Three oil tankers attacked off Oman coast; one dead, three missing
- Three oil tankers were attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in one confirmed death and three missing crew members. - Incidents occurred in separate locations, causing explosions, fires, and engโฆ
Indian rupee nears 100 against US dollar: What it means for Oman expats
- The Indian rupee weakened significantly against the US dollar, nearing 100 rupees per dollar. - This depreciation offers a financial windfall for Indian expatriates in Oman, as the Omani rial has stโฆ
Dhofar Governorate braces for 20th conference of Arab Towns Organisation
- The Dhofar Governorate is preparing to host the 20th conference of the Arab Towns Organisation. - Governor Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said met with Badr bin Wael Alaljeel, Secretary General of the Aโฆ
Bangladesh floods devastate communities as Oxfam scales up response
- Heavy monsoon rains and upstream runoff have caused severe floods and landslides across Bangladesh since July 4, affecting over 1.1 million people. - The Chattogram region and Rohingya refugee campsโฆ
Youth Centre Launches Ruwaj Programme to Empower Youth in North Al Batinah
- The Ruwaj programme has launched in Sohar, Oman, to empower young entrepreneurs in North Al Batinah. - The initiative targets 100 individuals aged 20-34, combining training with practical applicatioโฆ
Culture Ministry to participate in Morocco-GCC forum on economic, social empowerment of youth
- Oman is participating in a forum in Casablanca, Morocco, focused on the economic and social empowerment of youth. - The event, hosted by Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, aims โฆ
Oman minister urges Gulf security overhaul, inclusion of Iran
- Oman's Foreign Minister calls for a fundamental shift in Gulf security, moving from containment to inclusive regional responsibility. - He advocates for a permanent framework to ensure freedom of naโฆ
Explainer: Is the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding still alive?
- The U.S. and Iran are in open conflict following recent airstrikes and retaliations, casting doubt on a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed less than a month prior. - Both nations accuโฆ
Tourism ministry promotes Oman at Ironman eEvents in UK, Spain
- Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is promoting the country at Ironman 70.3 events in the UK and Spain. - The goal is to position Oman as a top destination for sports and adventure tourism. - Tโฆ
Medical City Signs Deal for Cutting-Edge Robotics to Boost Healthcare Capabilities
- Medical City has signed an agreement to acquire an advanced robotic surgery system to enhance its healthcare services. - The new system features high-resolution 3D vision and precise robotic arms, oโฆ
Oman youth handball team begins Asian Championship preparations in China
- Oman's national youth handball team has arrived in Chuzhou, China, to begin final preparations for the Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship. - The team, led by head coach Kamel Hadidder, has focuโฆ
Oman's population surpasses 5 million, Muscat leads as most populous governorate
- Oman's total population reached 5,388,513 by the end of May, a 1.6 percent increase from the previous year. - Muscat Governorate remains the most populous region, accounting for 28.6 percent of the โฆ