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SOHAR: As part of the Oman Balloons Project, the Sohar International Balloon celebrated its official launch in the Turkish city of Cappadocia, a world-famous destination for hot air balloon tours. This milestone represents a strategic effort to showcase Oman’s growing presence in the adventure and aerial tourism sectors on an international stage. The new balloon,…
MUSCAT: Rescue and ambulance teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, supported by vigilant local citizens, responded promptly to a distressing incident where a citizen fell from the top of a mountain in Wadi Bani Khalid. The individual collided with rocks during the fall and landed in a…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police has officially announced that the Muscat Governorate Police Command will relocate its operations from the Al Qurum area to the Al Azaiba Police Station building starting Sunday, 21 September 2025. This move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving public service accessibility, and consolidating administrative functions under a more strategically…
MUSCAT: Oman showcased remarkable resilience and skill in their Asia Cup Group A match against reigning champions India in Abu Dhabi, narrowly losing by 21 runs. Chasing 189, Oman fought valiantly to reach 167 for 4, highlighted by half-centuries from veterans Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza. The disciplined batting and effective partnerships kept the contest…
OSAKA: His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said led the Omani delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, following Royal orders, representing the Sultanate in a significant cultural and diplomatic event. The delegation’s participation underscores Oman’s commitment to showcasing its heritage, national achievements, and innovative initiatives on a global platform. Visitors to the pavilion…
BERLIN: Berlin-Brandenburg Airport experienced a significant cybersecurity breach late Friday, with officials confirming that the attack targeted an external technology partner rather than the airport’s internal systems. As a precautionary measure, key systems were disconnected, leading to slower check-in and boarding procedures. The immediate effect was long queues and delays, with several flights pushed back,…
MUSCAT: Muscat Clearing and Depository Company (MCDC) has unveiled a new regulatory framework aimed at enhancing transparency, professionalism, and trust within Oman’s capital market. The framework acts as a legal reference for all company operations, clearly outlining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of MCDC, its clients, and other stakeholders benefiting from its services. By establishing…
MUSCAT: Preliminary data from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicate that Oman’s fuel production recorded notable variations, with gasoline and diesel experiencing strong gains, while jet fuel and LPG output declined. Automotive fuels demonstrated a remarkable 20 percent overall increase, reflecting growing domestic demand and strategic production adjustments. Regular gasoline “91” production…
MUSCAT: Credit extended to Oman’s private sector rose by 6.4 percent, reaching RO 27.9 billion, signaling sustained confidence in the non-banking financial markets. The distribution of credit highlights the dominance of the non-financial corporate sector, which accounted for 46.6 percent, closely followed by individuals at 44.8 percent. The financial corporate sector contributed 5.7 percent, while…
MUSCAT: His Excellency Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi, CEO of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), confirmed that new sustainability standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board in June 2023 will become mandatory for all private sector institutions applying full financial reporting standards by 2029. This milestone reflects a significant step in aligning Oman’s financial…
