Sultanate of Oman
- Middle East
Mufti of Oman applauds Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel
Muscat: The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, has described the Iranian attack on Israel as “bold,” and it was “something that is truly pleasing, and…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Oman announces holiday for public, pvt sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced a five-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the end of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which…
- Middle East
Delhi: Flyer smuggles Rs 4.33 crore of gold from Muscat, held
Customs officials arrested an Nigerian national coming from the city of Muscat, Oman for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 4.33 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi. The accused…
- India
Indian heart gives new lease of life to Oman national
New Delhi: A noble decision by family members of a deceased person from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh to donate his organs, a patient from Oman got a new lease of life on…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi developer launches ‘Trump signature villas’ in Oman
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer Dar Global has unveiled Trump Signature Villas at AIDA, one of Oman’s most expansive urban developments. This significant launch follows the strategic collaboration between…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Oman announces reduced work hours
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, March 6, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X, the Oman’s…
- Middle East
India, Oman hold strategic dialogue in Muscat
New Delhi: India and Oman have discussed various aspects of their strategic ties and reviewed the regional developments including the security situation in Gaza and the Red Sea at a high-level dialogue…
- India
Delhi: Flyers from Muscat held for smuggling gold worth Rs 81 lakh
Customs officials in Delhi arested two passengers coming from the Sultanate of Oman’s capital, Muscat, for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 81 lakh. The foreign origin gold, weighing 1452 grams was discovered…
- Middle East
Zakir Khan set to perform live in UAE, Oman & Saudi Arabia
Renowned Indian stand-up comedian, poet, actor, and internet sensation, Zakir Khan, is all set to perform a special live shows in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. The…
- India
India, Oman ink MoU for collaboration in defence sector
New Delhi: India and Oman on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to procurement of defence material and equipment which would provide a framework for a new area of defence collaboration.…
- Middle East
Oman plans to set up Middle East’s first spaceport
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the first spaceport in the Middle East. It is expected to be operational by 2030. National Satellite Services Company…
- Middle East
Oman bans electronic cigarettes, hookahs
The Sultanate of Oman has announced the banning of electronic cigarettes , hookahs and their accessories to safeguard public health. Sulayem bin Ali Al-Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority, recently issued…
- World
US urges Iran to immediately release seized oil tanker, crew
The United States (US) on Thursday, January 11, called on Iran to immediately release an oil tanker it seized off the coast of Oman, Reuters reported. US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel…
- India
Hyderabadi woman stranded in Oman given shelter by Indian embassy
Kota: A Hyderabad woman who is stuck in Oman allegedly after being trafficked there from Dubai on the pretext of a job offer has been given ‘shelter’ by the Indian embassy in…
- Middle East
Oman declares public holiday on January 11
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced Thursday, January 11, as an official holiday for both public and private sector employees to mark the anniversary of the accession of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.…
