MUSCAT: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) outlined notable strides in job creation and economic growth during its latest annual media briefing, offering insight into the performance and distribution of its three key portfolios — National Development, Generations, and the Oman Future Fund. Collectively, these portfolios span over 50 countries, with the Sultanate itself remaining the…
MUSCAT: India has announced an ambitious plan to export electricity to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates via long-distance undersea cables. According to India’s power minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the planned subsea cable stretching 1,700 kilometers to Saudi Arabia will cost around INR470 billion (\$5.5 billion), while the 1,400-kilometer cable to the UAE will…
MUSCAT: Several wilayats across Al Dhahirah Governorate experienced rainfall of varying intensity on Wednesday, providing much-needed precipitation to the otherwise arid region. The showers ranged from light drizzles to moderate rains, accompanied by occasional hail in certain areas, contributing to replenishing groundwater levels and supporting agricultural activities. The rainfall also revitalized local wadis, resulting in…
UAE: UAE-based airlines have released updated travel advisories and announced further flight cancellations in response to the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel that are currently affecting airspace security across the Middle East. These carriers have emphasized that passenger safety remains their highest priority and that all operational decisions are being made in coordination with…
MUSCAT: U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, declaring the strikes a “spectacular military success.” The mission’s stated objective was to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity to halt what the U.S. calls the “nuclear threat” posed by Tehran, which it accuses of sponsoring terrorism. Trump emphasized that key…
MUSCAT: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed the successful repatriation of 28 Omani nationals who were brought back to the country through a coordinated maritime operation. The citizens were transported via Bandar Abbas Port in Iran to Khasab Port in Oman, demonstrating the Ministry’s proactive approach to ensuring the safety and welfare of its nationals stranded…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police’s Muscat Governorate Police Command conducted a targeted operation in the Wilayat of Seeb, resulting in the arrest of fifteen women suspected of engaging in immoral acts. The operation was carried out following coordinated surveillance and intelligence gathering, underscoring the ROP’s commitment to upholding public decency and security across the governorate….
MUSCAT: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has deployed its firefighting teams to respond swiftly to a fire that erupted in one of the warehouses located within the industrial zone of the Wilayat of Barka. Upon receiving the emergency alert, teams rushed to the scene, fully equipped with fire engines, protective gear, and containment…
MUSCAT: Oman’s total workforce has shown only a slight increase of 0.2 percent compared to the same period last year, indicating a generally stable labour market despite sectoral and demographic fluctuations. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to form the backbone of the country’s employment landscape. Micro-enterprises, which employ fewer than five workers, account…
MUSCAT: The Israeli government has taken the extraordinary step of suspending all outbound international flights, as confirmed by El Al Israel Airlines and reported by Reuters. This drastic measure comes in response to escalating security threats and regional instability that have placed the country’s airspace at heightened risk. Authorities cited concerns for passenger safety and…
