Oman Records 0.81% Average Inflation Rate in First Five Months of 2025

Muscat — The Sultanate of Oman witnessed an average inflation rate of 0.81 percent during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Consumer Price Index data released by the Ministry of Economy. The report …

World Bank Group opens first office in Oman

Muscat – The World Bank Group has opened a permanent office in Muscat to provide advisory services and monitor projects financed by the World Bank (WB) and its private sector affiliates. By hosting the WB office, the Sultanate of Oman seeks to better tap …

Al Mouj Muscat launches Azura Beach Residences, Oman’s first dual-frontage coastal community

Muscat– Al Mouj Muscat, Oman’s premier lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of Azura Beach Residences, an exclusive new neighborhood within the prestigious West Point precinct of Al Mouj’s Al Marsa District. Bringing together coastal inspired …

Oman OPAZ launches implementation phase of Al Dhahirah Economic Zone with key agreements, MoUs

MUSCAT : The agreements were signed by His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of OPAZ, alongside representatives of the partnering companies. A key agreement was a contract to construct main roads and a surface water drainage system in the …

Foreign Minister discusses with Oman’s ambassador to Syria strengthening relations

Damascus, SANA-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad al-Shaibani, met Sunday with Oman’s Ambassador in Damascus Turki bin Mahmoud al-Busaidi. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation that serves …

SalamAir and Oman Promotional Brand unite to turn every flight into a celebration of Omani identity

Muscat: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Oman Promotional Brand, marking a powerful collaboration that brings the story of Oman to life onboard every flight. Through this strategic partnership, …

Expat woman murders another woman in Oman

Muscat: The Police Command in North Al Batinah has arrested a woman of Myanmar nationality for murdering another  woman of same nationality at a place affiliated with a labour recruitment office in the Wilayat of Sohar. She fled the scene after the killing …

Oman’s grand mufti warns against Israel normalisation

Oman has rejected normalising ties with Israel and is critical of the war on Gaza [Getty] The grand mufti of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili, has issued a warning against rushing towards normalisation with Israel, describing it as a "losing …

Oman hosts regional workshop on use of ISPAR tool for policymakers

Muscat: A regional workshop titled“Use of the Indicator Simulation Tool for Policymakers in the Arab Region (ISPAR)” officially commenced today in Muscat. The five-day event, running until 10 July, is organised by the United Nations Economic and Social …

One dead, nine injured in horrific road accident in Oman’s Nizwa Wilayat