MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana following a tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, southern Ghana. The incident claimed the lives of several high-ranking officials, including the Ministers of Defence, Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation. His Majesty expressed…
MUSCAT: Oman is among the very few places on Earth where the critically endangered Arabian leopard continues to survive in its natural habitat. The rugged Dhofar Mountains provide an ideal refuge for this elusive big cat, offering dense vegetation, rugged terrain, and sufficient prey to sustain its small population. Despite global declines caused by habitat…
MUSCAT: The ‘Mustaqil’ programme, launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the SMEs Development Authority (Riyada), aims to instil a culture of entrepreneurship and independent work among school students in Oman. Running from July 7 to September 18, 2025, the three-month programme is being held in 11 institutions across the Sultanate, including Sohar…
MUSCAT: As part of her continued oversight of higher education institutions in the Sultanate, Her Excellency paid a visit to the college to monitor its academic and administrative advancements. The visit provided her with an opportunity to review ongoing developments, assess institutional performance, and evaluate how the college is aligning with national education goals. Her…
MUSCAT: The price of Oman crude oil for October 2025 delivery recorded a slight decline on Thursday, settling at 69.31 US dollars per barrel. This marks a decrease of 95 cents compared to Wednesday’s rate of 70.26 dollars. The drop comes amid continued volatility in global oil markets driven by mixed signals around demand recovery,…
MUSCAT: As part of its implementation of the third phase of Ministerial Decision No. 8/2024, the Environment Authority has launched an awareness campaign aimed at promoting the reduction of plastic shopping bag usage in North Al Sharqiyah. The campaign, led by the Environment Department in the governorate, kicked off with visits to key traditional markets,…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Blood Banks Services, has issued a firm response to a circulating message that claimed, “I will not donate blood except for money.” The Ministry emphasized that blood donation should be a selfless act rooted in humanitarian, religious, and social responsibility. As part of a…
MUSCAT: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has officially unified the annual royalty rate across all licensed telecom operators in the country, setting a standard 10% fee for both mobile and fixed service providers of all categories. The announcement, disclosed by Omantel and Ooredoo through the Muscat Stock Exchange, is expected to streamline the…
MUSCAT: In a significant step toward modernizing drone usage across Oman, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has implemented new regulatory measures following a comprehensive community engagement initiative. Operating under the slogan “Your opinion heard,” the initiative focused on making drone operations safer, more accessible, and user-oriented. New pricing models have been introduced, including a student-specific…
MUSCAT: A high-level delegation from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) of Oman, led by Maj. Gen. Sulaiman Ali Al Husseini, visited the Directorate General of Civil Defence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in civil defence. The visit aligns with both nations’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral…
