MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced the arrest of two individuals of Asian nationality in the Wilayat of Matrah, Muscat Governorate, in connection with drug trafficking. The arrests were carried out by the Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances following a well-coordinated surveillance and tracking operation that targeted suspected illegal activities. The…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) confirmed that officers from the North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command successfully arrested two individuals for their involvement in a house theft in Sohar Wilayat. According to the statement, the suspects targeted a residence, stealing both cash and gold jewelry before attempting to evade capture. Acting on precise information,…
MUSCAT: Beekeeping in Oman, particularly in the Dhofar region, is a deeply rooted tradition that has been passed down through generations. Families in rural areas have maintained hives for centuries, preserving techniques and knowledge about local flora, seasonal patterns, and bee behavior. The practice is not only an economic activity but also a cultural heritage,…
MUSCAT: The Military Technological College (MTC) in Muscat is currently welcoming its latest batch of female general diploma students, who have been accepted through the Higher Education Admission Centre under the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation. These students are undergoing the required admission procedures, which include written examinations, medical assessments, and personal interviews….
YEREVAN: An Omani delegation headed by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with the Armenian delegation led by His Excellency Vahan Kostanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Yerevan. The consultations focused on reviewing the current state of bilateral cooperation and exploring…
MUSCAT: The 10-day summit in Geneva, held under the United Nations’ auspices, represents the fifth round of international negotiations initiated in 2022 aimed at creating a comprehensive treaty to regulate plastics throughout their lifecycle. This treaty seeks to address issues from the production and design of plastics to their disposal and waste management, marking a…
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) recently played a pivotal role in resolving a contentious dispute between a dissatisfied consumer and a prominent vehicle dealership based in North Al Sharqiyah. The issue revolved around a newly purchased vehicle that exhibited mechanical defects shortly after delivery, prompting the buyer to seek recourse. Upon receiving the complaint,…
USA: U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the agency responsible for compiling America’s official employment data. The move comes amid increasing tensions surrounding the administration’s trade policies and growing criticism of how job figures are reported. Trump accused the agency leader of manipulating employment statistics to…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all tourism companies and institutions in Oman to ensure their license numbers are prominently displayed on all promotional and operational platforms. This includes social media accounts, advertisements, brochures, websites, and any materials related to tourism programmes. The directive comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts…
MUSCAT: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) witnessed a modest uptick on Wednesday as the benchmark MSX 30 index closed slightly higher, adding 1.8 points to end the session at 4,749.15. This minor gain reflects cautious optimism among investors amid a generally steady trading environment in the local financial markets. While the movement was not substantial,…
