Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas
In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy
The passenger train will reach a top speed of 200 km per hour covering the distance between Sohar and Abu Dhabi in 100 minutes
The deals span renewable energy, railway connectivity and investments in digital infrastructure and technology
The Marsa LNG project includes upstream gas production, a one million-ton-per-year liquefaction plant and a 300-megawatt solar plant
The trade ministers of India and Oman met in December 2023 and had asked their negotiators to wrap up talks on a comprehensive pact
The nation’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre had issued alerts prior to the deluge, but the severity of the floods caught many residents off guard.
Yemen’s Houthis have staged attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region for months in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Those working in the public and private sector will mark the Eid al Fitr holiday from April 9 and will resume work from April 14
According to astronomical data, there is a high probability that the first day of Eid al Fitr will be observed on April 10 in Oman
The ratings agency expects Oman’s real GDP to expand by about 2 per cent per year on average during the 2024-2027 period
The implementing regulations setting out the FSA’s roles and responsibilities and other specific details are expected to be published soon
By focusing on critical areas, the ‘Future Fund Oman’ aims to revitalise the country’s economic pillars and propel sustainable growth
Authorities in the UAE and Oman have issued a severe weather warning for Saturday, March 9
In 2023, Oman received four million visitors, up from 2.9 million in 2022, a year-on-year rise of almost 38 per cent
The Oman Meteorology service is warning seafarers and fishermen to be careful of the changing conditions
The NCM has forecast overcast conditions along with intermittent rain showers due to a developing weather system in the seas
The announcement follows Royal Orders issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik designating February 24 as a day off for educators
The anticipated heavy rainfall has raised concerns for localised flooding in low-lying areas
His visit to Muscat follows regional travel last week where he met with leaders in Israel, Qatar and Turkey
The fund offers funding and investment solutions to various investor categories including private sector organisations, SMEs, foreign investors, and startups
The Sultanate of Oman has reiterated that traders who illegally sell e-cigarettes could face more stringent fines
About 4 to 5 unauthorised individuals boarded a vessel near Oman on Thursday, a security group has reported
The Sultanate plans to issue sustainable finance instruments whose proceeds will be used to fund and re-finance renewable energy projects
Daily trips will be operated from Al Jubail Station in Sharjah to Al Azaiba Bus Station in Muscat and vice versa
For expats looking for the cheapest tax-free destinations to live in, this list from an insurance company might be an interesting guide
Workers in Oman will get a long weekend as January 11 is celebrated as Accession Day of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
The latest Covid-19 variant, ‘JN.1’, was officially detected in several cases in Oman, but the cases have been mild
The Sultanate of Oman is expecting a budget deficit for the year, after it swinging away from a surplus during 2023
Countries in the GCC are ranking among the highest in the world when it comes to the state of their digital connectivity in 2023