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Te Omanga Hospice Appoints Di Taylor As Its New Chief Executive
Press Release – Te Omanga Hospice Most recently, Di served as General Manager of TenFour Technology, leading the business through significant operational change to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience. Di Taylor, Te Omanga Hospice Chief...
Oman leads GCC effort to build climate-resilient cities
Muscat – The Cities Resilience Forum for Climate Change and Major Incidents, organised by Ministry of Interior, concluded on Wednesday after issuing a series of recommendations to enhance the preparedness of cities in Oman and the wider Gulf...
Oman–France Joint Business Council sets new course to boost trade
Muscat – The Oman–France Joint Business Council met in Muscat on Wednesday to review mutual investment opportunities and set out its future work plan to enhance economic cooperation between the private sectors of the Sultanate of Oman and the...
MoL seeks to develop government performance, enhance quality of services
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Monday organised the 4th Forum on Institutional Innovation and Change Management. Held in Muscat, the forum included the closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the 'National System for Institutional...
Oman Air gets CAA approval for ATO, receives first batch of cadets
Muscat: Oman Air is proud to announce that it has successfully obtained its Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. The certificate was officially presented by His Excellency Eng. Naif Al...
Oman-Azerbaijan explore investment opportunities
Muscat: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) organized a Roundtable Meeting between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Azerbaijan in Muscat on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the private sector’s role in building effective...
Oman Data Park signs deal with Asyad to develop digital control tower
Oman Data Park (ODP), the sultanate’s premier provider of managed services, cloud computing solutions, advanced cybersecurity, local hosting, and artificial intelligence, has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Asyad Group, Oman’s...
Oman launches RAM initiative to strengthen
MUSCAT, OCT 8 The Ministry of Education, represented by the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, organised a two-day workshop on...
Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman receives one MICHELIN Key
Six Senses Zighy Bay has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the inaugural 2025 global MICHELIN Key Hotels selection, recognising the resort among the world’s most exceptional hospitality destinations. The MICHELIN Key Hotels distinction highlights...
Oman to develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in Al Kamil Wal Wafi
Oman’s Environment Authority has signed an agreement to develop Al Saleel Natural Park Reserve in the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wal Wafi, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with a total cost of RO 2.6 million ($6.7 million). The project is funded by Oman...
Oman Broadband signs cooperation agreement with Al Bandar Development to expand fibre network and smart solutions
Muscat: Oman Broadband Company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Bandar Development Company to strengthen the Sultanate of Oman’s digital infrastructure and deliver innovative smart solutions for future projects. The signing...
Oman opens new horizons for Arab industrial integration at Steel Summit 2025
Muscat: The Arab Steel Summit 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, discussed the future of the iron and steel industry in the Arab region. The event saw the participation of over 600 officials, investors,...
Oman Challenge Programme to develop leadership skills in students
Jabal Akhdar: The Directorate General of Scouts and Guides, in cooperation with the Oman Challenge Foundation, is implementing the Oman "Gawhar" (Essence) Challenge Programme. The programme involves female students from the Al Dakhiliyah and...
Oman’s Nazdaher fast-track programme monitors investments worth RO11 billion
Muscat: Oman’s Nazdaher National Programme for Private Sector and Foreign Trade Development unveiled new measures to improve the business climate, raise the Sultanate’s standing in global indices and empower companies to scale under Vision 2040....
Oman, Belarus sign $1.4bln pulp and paper mill investment deal
Minsk, Belarus — Oman and Belarus have signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish a pulp and paper mill in Belarus, marking a significant milestone in the two countries’ expanding economic partnership. The agreement, valued at $1.4 billion,...
Oman’s Nazdaher fast-track programme monitors investments worth $28.5bln
Muscat: Oman’s Nazdaher National Programme for Private Sector and Foreign Trade Development unveiled new measures to improve the business climate, raise the Sultanate’s standing in global indices and empower companies to scale under Vision 2040....
Omani–French Business Council showcases investment opportunities and future work plans
Muscat: The Omani–French Joint Business Council reviewed mutual investment opportunities and its future work plan to strengthen economic cooperation between the private sectors of the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic, in the presence of...
Oman: Pact signed for $57mln hospital in Sultan Haitham City
Muscat – Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with Al Siyabi Global Group to develop a hospital in the Al Wafa neighbourhood of Sultan Haitham City. The agreement was formalised during the Home and Building Expo held at...
Arabian gazelle is an integral part of Omani environment since ages
Ibri: The Al Dhahirah Nature Reserve is one of the most prominent environmental sites in the Sultanate of Oman, boasting a rich biodiversity that includes a number of rare species, including the Arabian gazelle, a symbol of environmental...
Oman strengthens position as regional hub for private sector and trade development
Muscat – The initiative forms part of the Sultanate’s broader economic diversification strategy under Oman Vision 2040. Speaking on the programme’s progress, Khalid bin Saeed Al Shuaibi, Head of the Nazdaher Programme, outlined significant...