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About Times of Oman

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Times of Oman is published by Muscat Media Group (MMG) SAOC, founded in 1975 by Essa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali. The current Chairman of MMG and Editor-in-Chief of Times of Oman is Mohammed Essa Al Zedjali, and the CEO is Ahmed Essa Al Zedjali. A sister publication, Al Shabiba, was co-founded by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

Times of Oman is the oldest English-language newspaper in Oman, with a stated mission to promote Oman locally and internationally. The Omani media environment is 'not-free,' characterized by legal restrictions on freedom of expression, a ban on criticizing the sultan, and widespread self-censorship among journalists. Media outlets, including private ones, often accept government subsidies and face penalties for crossing 'political redlines.' A new media law issued in November 2024 grants the Ministry of Information extensive discretion to restrict media content. The provided headline sample primarily covers international sports, general international news, and local tourism, consistent with an outlet operating within a constrained media environment that avoids politically sensitive topics. The newspaper has also issued warnings to its readers regarding fake social media accounts mimicking its online presence.

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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 competitiโ€ฆ

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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 tโ€ฆ

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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 fouโ€ฆ

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GCC inflation holds steady at 1.8% in 2025

- Inflation across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remained stable at 1.8% in 2025, slightly up from 1.6% in 2024. - This rate is significantly lower than global averages and many developed eโ€ฆ