10 timeless Omani brands to support now and forever

Fashion As Omani Women’s Day takes place on October 17, it’s always important to champion the brands that have made a mark globally. This is a day dedicated to honouring the incredible resilience, achievements, and contributions of Omani women...

Karwa Motors to build Mercedes-Benz bus chassis in Oman

MUSCAT: Karwa Motors, Oman’s leading vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Daimler Truck, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, to build Mercedes-Benz bus chassis at its facility in the Special Economic Zone at...

Skyscanner lists Varna, Bilbao as top 2026 picks for UAE travellers

Skyscanner has revealed travellers in the UAE are opting for lesser-known destinations for next year’s holidays, with Bulgaria’s Varna and Spain’s Bilbao among the top choices. According to Skyscanner data, people are turning their attention to...

Oman, UK discuss cooperation in environmental governance

ABU DHABI: In a step towards advancing international environmental cooperation, Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority and President of the Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), met Ruth Davies, the United...

Franchising can enhance entrepreneurship in Oman

Chambers of commerce and industry around the world play a major role in integrated strategic media work. Although these institutions are not primarily media outlets, they have a significant impact in supporting and guiding economic and sectoral...

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,...

Agreement inked to establish World Bank Group office in Oman

Washington: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with the World Bank Group to establish an office for the Group in Oman. This office will represent its affiliated organizations, including the International Bank for...

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...

Creating enabling environments for children with disabilities discussed

Muscat: The 2nd Oman Childhood Conference, organised by the Children First Association under the patronage of Her Highness Dr. Mona Fahd Al-Said, brought together national and international experts to advance dialogue and collaboration around the...

Kingfish fishing ban lifted in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced the end of the seasonal ban on kingfish (known locally as kanad) fishing for the year 2025. The ban, which was in effect from August 15 to October 15, has officially...

Culture and Nature drive Oman’s tourism experiences, revealing new opportunities for growth

Oman’s tourism activity offerings highlight the country’s strongest assets: a rich local cultural heritage and an extraordinary variety of landscapes, as shown by an analysis carried out by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence and tourism...

Oman’s Vision 2040 Commitment to Fairness, Human Dignity: New regulations to protect workers

MUSCAT: In a move that underscores Oman’s deep commitment to social justice and human dignity, the Ministry of Labour has issued a Ministerial Decision enacting the Executive Regulation governing the work of domestic workers and those in similar...

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...

Vertical axis wind turbines make Oman debut

Muscat: A first-ever batch of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) has been recently installed at a small water desalination plant in Oman, heralding their wider deployment as a lower-cost—though less efficient — alternative to capital-intensive...

Ready to ‘Lead the Charge’: HerStory Oman Summit & Awards 2025 gets underway

MUSCAT : Hosted by The Arabian Stories (TAS), the landmark event is themed ‘Leading the Charge’, reflecting the dynamic and growing role of women in shaping the Sultanate’s future. Bringing together a powerful mix of entrepreneurs, policymakers,...

When dinosaurs roamed the Arab world, from Oman and Egypt to Saudi Arabia

Among the yet-to-be-revealed scientific and ancient treasures that will emerge when the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi opens in Saadiyat Cultural District, a confirmed highlight is Stan, described by the institution as one of the world’s most...

Dakhliyah unveils new investment opportunities in Oman's Jebel Shams

Muscat – Dakhliyah has announced new investment opportunities under the Jebel Shams Grand Canyon Project, aimed at attracting private capital, enhancing national income and promoting one of Oman’s most significant tourism destinations. An official...

Oman launches second edition of National Program for Identifying Gifted Students in Al Dakhiliyah

MUSCAT – Implemented by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Gifted Student Care, the programme focuses on sixth-grade students in schools under the Directorate General of Education in the governorate. A total of 107...

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...

Oman’s local content lab spurs economic gains, identifies 58 investment opportunities

MUSCAT – The policy’s recent National Local Content Lab has successfully identified 100 development opportunities, including 58 core investment opportunities that contribute to enhancing local content and generating thousands of jobs in sectors...