Oman reaffirms commitment to children’s rights, strengthens partnership with UNICEF

Geneva: Oman highlighted its ongoing collaboration with UNICEF, particularly through the implementation of the country programme for 2026–2030. The initiative, aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan, focuses on expanding …

At the Forefront of Oman’s Growing Adventure Scene for Women

In a world where exploration often feels reserved for the young and the fearless, women across the globe are defying convention, finding joy and empowerment in the great outdoors. This spirit of adventure is alive and thriving even in the challenging …

Oman to build green ship recycling yard

Middle EastOperations Oman will build an integrated green ship recycling facility in the north of the country. The new facility – a joint venture between the state and a Jordanian company – will be able to dismantle more than 70 ships annually.  Other …

Oman participates in Unesco digital week

PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the Digital Learning Week 2025, organised by Unesco at its headquarters in Paris. The theme for the event is: "AI and the future of education: Disruptions, dilemmas and directions". Majid bin Said al …

Oman equities lead GCC in August as region slips on oil weakness

MUSCAT: Oman’s stock market was the best performer in the Gulf last month, even as most regional markets lost ground due to weaker oil prices, a new report by KAMCO Invest showed. The Muscat Stock Exchange rose 5.2% in August, lifting its overall gains …

Oman earn dramatic comeback win over Kyrgyzstan

MUSCAT: Oman’s national football team delivered top show at Jar Stadium in Tashkent, as they battled from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in their second Group A match of the Central Asian Football Association (Cafa) Nations Cup. Essam al …

A-G attends Arab Association for Prosecutors meeting in Oman

QNA Muscat Qatar participated in the fifth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors for 2025, which was held in the city of Salalah, Oman. Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi led Qatar’s delegation to the meeting. The meeting …

Middle East Crude-Oman, Murban rise; Dubai eases

Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Oman and Murban ticked up for a second session on Tuesday, while those of Dubai eased after rising to a seven-month high in the prior session. Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns about supply disruptions grew …

Oman’s transport ministry to close Dibba-Khasab Road for blasting, debris removal

MUSCAT – As part of the Dibba–Lima–Khasab Road project, the implementing company will carry out controlled rock blasting operations and remove debris and rubble that have accumulated on the road. These safety works began on Sunday, August 31, 2025. To …

Indian Navy delegation visits Oman’s Maritime Security Centre