Oman Daily Observer
HM heads to Germany on private visit Trump announces ‘board of peace’ to govern Gaza
USPresident Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza “board of peace”, a key phase two element of a Usbacked plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory. “It is my Great Honour to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been...
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GULF STATES TALK TRUMP OUT OF IRAN ATTACK
GULFcountries including Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, fearing “grave blowbacks in the region”, a senior Saudi official said on Thursday. The GCC states “led a long, frantic,...
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Italian Prime Minister arrives on visit today
Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, will arrive in the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday on an official visit during which she will conduct official talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. During the visit, the Prime Minister will be...
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SUPPORTS KEY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SECTORS
THEDiwan of Royal Court on Sunday issued a statement reading as follows: “On the occasion of the glorious sixth anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession Day on the eleventh of January, and driven by His Majesty’s enduring...
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Qurum LAKE’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT Draws visitors
MUSCAT NIGHTS transformed the serene waters of Al Qurum Natural Park’s lake into a living canvas during its ongoing festival, presenting the highly anticipated ‘Festival of Light’. The show offered a fully immersive visual experience, blending...
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POLICIES TO ENHANCE FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK presided over the Council of Ministers meeting at the premises of the Council of Ministers in Muscat on Tuesday. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah...
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Royal Oman Police marks Annual Day with pride
HISMajesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, received a cable of greetings from Lt Gen Hasan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, on the occasion of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Day, observed on January 5 every...
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OMAN AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW
INview of recent developments concerning the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the fundamental principles of the Sultanate of Oman’s policy in full support for international law and Oman’s respect for the sovereignty and...
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Trump says US will run Venezuela till transition
THEUS attacked Venezuela and deposed its longserving President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, in Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. “This was...
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Al Qurum Natural Park is bustling with families
BRIGHTMunicipality and it is true for thousands of children enjoying the various attractions of the month-long festival. People must make sure to take their evening walk at the Al Qurum Natural Park’s Lake. At Muscat Nights, one of the popular venues,...
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HM visits Cyber Defence Centre
Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, paid a Royal visit on Wednesday to the Cyber Defence Centre in the Governorate of Muscat. During the visit, His Majesty was briefed on the Centre’s principal responsibilities and the roles it...
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UN raps ISRAEL’S MOVES against refugee agency
THEUNITED NATIONS warned on Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such as education and healthcare. Israel’s parliament passed new legislation on...
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Floods, violent storms deepen Gaza suffering
AVIOLENT winter storm is compounding the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip which has largely been destroyed in the past two years of fighting. Many of the tents where people are sheltering from the cold and rain have...
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Trump has ‘productive’ talks with Putin
DONALDTrump said on Sunday he had “productive” talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin hours before the US president meets Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, in a year-end sprint to seal a deal to end the war. Trump’s renewed upbeat tone comes despite...
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Russian drones and missiles pound Ukraine
RUSSIAPUMMELLED Ukraine’s capital with drones and missiles on Saturday as President Volodymyr Zelensky was headed to the US to meet with President Donald Trump. Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its war launched in February...
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Oman calls for peace in Yemen; avoid escalation
OMANCALLED for “avoiding escalation... and engaging in a comprehensive political dialogue” after opposition in war-torn Yemen said that Saudi Arabia carried out air strikes on Friday against their forces in Al Mahra and Hadramawt. The Foreign Ministry...
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E2 -OA P-O%EC/S OOS/ Duqm’s economic appeal
THEPublic Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones ǾOPAZ) on ednesday celebrated the opening of two significant additions to the road network in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm ǾSEZAD). The projects include the dualisation of Sultan Said...
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HIS MAJESTY GIVES AUDIENCE TO SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday gave audience to Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at Al Barakah Palace. Prince Faisal conveyed greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy...
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ADDRESSING NATIONAL ISSUES A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at Al Barakah Palace on Monday with the Chairman and the members of the State Council’s Office. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan commended the Council’s efforts, contributions, and its...
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Diverse content to attract all sections of the society
THEACTIVITIES of Muscat Nights 2026 will commence from January 1, 2026 till January 31, featuring a qualitative programme that translates an integrated vision for a winter season combining entertainment, culture, sports, and the economy within an urban...
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1.6 million exposed to acute food insecurity
UNSECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres said that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian catastrophe, noting that 1.6 million people in the Strip are exposed to extreme levels of acute food insecurity. Guterres said in a press statement on...
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HM, Indian PM hail signing of CEPA
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, convened an official session of talks at Al Barakah Palace on Thursday. The high-level discussions focused on reviewing the extensive framework of bilateral cooperation...
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Oman, India sign joint document and 4 Mous
Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, arrived in Muscat on Wednesday afternoon for a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During the visit, the guest will meet His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al...
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Prime Minister of India arrives today on visit
NARENDRA MODI, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, will arrive in Muscat on Wednesday on an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman, during which he will conduct official talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. During the visit,...
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HM confers Oman Civil Order upon UN Chief
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has conferred Oman Civil Order (First Class) upon António Guterres, Secretary-general of the United Nations (UN) during an audience at Al Barakah Palace. The honour was bestowed in recognition of the UN Chief’s...
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Royal Decrees ratify agreements
on Sunday issued three Royal Decrees. Royal Decree No 105/2025 on the ratification of an agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Iraq on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of...
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Authorities warn of Gaza humanitarian disaster
IN THE Gaza Strip on Saturday warned of a “complex humanitarian disaster” in the war-torn coastal region after rainstorms caused widespread flooding and at least 11 deaths so far. The media office affiliated with Hamas also reported that 13 houses...
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ǡ His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, hosted a dinner at Al Alam Palace on Friday on the occasion of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Day. The ceremony was attended by some Royal family members, ministers, commanders of the...
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S A EST SULTAN A T A on ednesday held a pri1ate meetin" 2ith President General oseph Aoun of the Lebanese epublic at Al Alam Palace. Durin" their discussions, the t2o leaders e3chan"ed 1ie2s on a set of issues and topics of mutual interest. They...
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His Majesty hosts official dinner
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse on Tuesday in honour of President General Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his official visit to the...
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LEBANESE PRESIDENT ARRIVES TODAY
GENERALJOSEPH AOUN, President of the Lebanese Republic, will arrive today on an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court, reading as follows: “In a manifestation of the...
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LEBANESE PRESIDENT ARRIVES ON TUESDAY
GENERALJOSEPH AOUN, President of the Lebanese Republic, will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman from Tuesday. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court, reading as follows: “In a manifestation of the...
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Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza ceasefire
THESULTANATE OF OMAN, represented by the Foreign Ministry, participated in the 23rd Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme “Establishing Justice: From Promises to Tangible Reality, on Saturday. The forum was opened under the auspices of Shaikh Tamim bin...
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Catalysts of social cohesion
VOLUNTEERWORK strengthens social cohesion across Oman. A growing number of citizens are dedicating their time for volunteer work in healthcare, community initiatives, disaster relief and education not only in Oman but also in other countries as a model...
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RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens
THElargest animal and aquatic feed factory in Oman was inaugurated on Thursday under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. Operated by Oman Bio-products, a subsidiary of Oman Flour Mills,...
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Call for unity and prosperity
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home on Wednesday evening, arriving from the Kingdom of Bahrain, after participating, alongside the GCC leaders and their representatives, in the 46th GCC Summit and the GCCItalian Summit, which concluded...
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HM gives audience to Bhutan Prime Minister
HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace on Tuesday to Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The Prime Minister conveyed greetings and best wishes of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of...
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HM to participate in GCC Summit
HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK will visit the Kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday to participate in the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the GCC countries. A statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect reads as follows: “In...
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GCC Summit to promote unity and integration
THESULTANATE OF OMAN on Sunday participated in the 166th Session of the Ministerial Council Preparatory Meeting for the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the GCC countries. The meeting was held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, chaired by Dr...
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Israeli army launches new strikes in south Lebanon
THEISRAELI military said it had carried out another series of strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Thursday, exactly a year into the ceasefire with the group. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said Israeli aircraft launched “a...
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Israel launches military operation in West Bank
ISRAELISECURITY forces took up positions inside the West Bank city of Tubas on Wednesday and ordered some Palestinian residents from their homes, the latest assault in a months-long campaign across cities of the northern West Bank. Tubas Governor...
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OMA) says sit0ati*) I) Gaza is ‘extremely tragic’
THESultanate of Oman affirmed its full support for the statement delivered by the delegation of the State of Palestine on behalf of the Arab Group before the Trade and Development Board of UNCTAD. It praised the recent report issued by the Secretariat,...
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RO 408 MILLION STRATEGIC WATER PROJECTS OPENED
Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Nama Water Services Company held a celebration ceremony to mark the completion of strategic projects in the water system, with a total cost exceeding RO 408 million. The event took place as...
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Oman reinforces vital role in regional stability
SAYYIDFOREIGN Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Minister, conducted a series of high-level diplomatic meetings on Sunday, underscoring the nation’s pivotal role in fostering regional dialogue and strengthening international partnerships. He commenced his...
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Muscat airport sees 12% rise in passenger traffic
THECivil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday celebrated the seventh anniversary of the opening of Muscat International Airport and the 10th anniversary of the opening of Salalah Airport. The airports constitute two national pillars of the air...
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US envoy to press Gaza truce
USmediators met Israel’s prime minister on Monday, with attention turning to the second, far more complex, phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal and the immediate problem of a standoff over a group of fighters still holed up in tunnels. The meeting between...
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SEES ROBUST GROWTH
THECentral Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Annual Report reviews the domestic economic environment, highlighting trends in real activity, inflation, fiscal and external positions and the performance of the banking sector. Economic activity continued to expand in...
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Oman fully committed to realise net-zero strategy
THESULTANATE OF OMAN affirmed its commitment to achieving environmental and climate goals, stressing that climate change presents a major economic and developmental opportunity with investing in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure and climate...
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World leaders launch fund to save forests
World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil launched a fund on Thursday to save the world’s forests, quickly raking in over $5 billion in pledges to reward tropical countries for not chopping down trees. The initial government commitments still...
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‘World must face moral failure of missing 1.5C’
UNchief Antonio Guterres on Thursday said leaders must confront the “moral failure and deadly negligence” of missing the 1.5C climate target and urgently correct course at the COP30 summit. Dozens of heads of state and government are in the Brazilian...
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OMAN, SPAIN TO STRENGTHEN JOINT ECONOMIC COOPERATION
HISMAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK KING FELIPE VI and of the Kingdom of Spain have emphasised the significance of collaborative efforts to strengthen economic partnerships and foster growth and innovation, while expressing their satisfaction with the...
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TALKS FOCUS ON BROADENING SCOPE OF PARTNERSHIP
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain and Queen Letizia held a private meeting at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on Tuesday evening. The meeting served to deliberate upon several political and economic matters...
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HIS MAJESTY BEGINS 3-DAY STATE VISIT TO SPAIN
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Madrid on Monday evening, on a three-day state visit to the Kingdom of Spain. When the Royal airplane entered the Spanish airspace, it was escorted by military jets of the Spanish Air Force, in a...
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His Majesty’s visit to boost bilateral cooperation
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Monday. A statement, issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect, reads as follows: “In response to an invitation received by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin...
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HIS MAJESTY TO VISIT SPAIN ON MONDAY
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Monday. A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: “In response to an invitation received by His Majesty Sultan...
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Israel tests Gaza truce
THEISRAELI military attacked the Gaza Strip for a third day on Thursday night, killing two people, the Palestinian Authority’s official news agency said, in another test of a fragile ceasefire agreement. One Palestinian was killed by Israeli shelling...
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Genuine dialogue must be based on mutual respect
DRMAJID TAKHT RAVANCHI, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, praised Oman’s balanced and constructive role in promoting regional stability and fostering dialogue among various parties. He stated that Iran is committed to resuming...
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Gaza truce in danger as Israeli strikes kill 104
THEIsraeli military said on Wednesday that it would abide by a ceasefire accord in Gaza, as health officials in the enclave said air strikes had killed 104 people, with both Israel and Hamas trading blame for violations of the deal. The Israeli...
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Efficiency in projects saves RO 30 million
43% THEPROJECTS, Tenders and Local Content Authority has announced significant performance improvements across the government projects sector during the previous year (2024) and the first half of the current year (2025). Key achievements include a...
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74% of Oman Vision 2040 goals achieved targets
THEOMAN Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit has released its fourth periodic progress report for 2024-2025, documenting that 74 per cent of the Vision’s performance indicators demonstrate measurable advancement towards achieving their established...
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14 winners feted with ‘IMTIDAD’ youth Awards
UNDERTHE auspices of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, the Sultanate of Oman celebrated Omani Youth Day on Sunday at Sohar Fort. Earlier, HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said affirmed that Omani Youth Day...
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Focus on level of progress in meeting vision’s targets
OMANVISION 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit will release the fourth periodic report on the vision for 2024-2025 on Monday, which provides an analytical reading of the level of progress in achieving the vision’s targets, based on the efforts made in...
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Israel stalls delivery of medical aid to Gaza
CARE is still lacking for the population across the Gaza Strip around two weeks after the start of the latest ceasefire, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. Supplies of medicines and medical equipment, which had been blocked for months,...
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OMANI-TURKISH COORDINATING COUNCIL SET UP
HISMAJESTY SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIK and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye emphasised the importance of establishing the Omani-turkish Coordinating Council as an institutional framework aimed at following up on the...
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LEADERS REVIEW HISTORICAL TIES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES
HISand President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye held a session of talks at Al Alam Palace on Wednesday. At the outset of the session, His Majesty the Sultan reiterated his welcome to President Erdogan and his accompanying delegation....
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Turkish President begins two-day state visit today
PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye will arrive today on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court as follows: “In affirmation of the friendship relations...
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Turkish President arrives on state visit tomorrow
PRESIDENT RECEP Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye will pay a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman from Wednesday. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court. It reads as follows: “In affirmation of the...
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State Audit recovers RO 58m in financial oversight
MUSCAT: The State Audit Institution (SAI) has reported significant financial recoveries totalling approximately RO 58 million for the public treasury, according to its 2024 annual report released on Sunday. The recovered funds include RO 25 million...
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GAZA HOLDS first FRIDAY Prayers After CEASEFIRE
Thousands of worshippers returned on Friday to the Gaza Strip’s few intact and many damaged mosques, where for the first time in months loudspeakers blared the Islamic call to prayer. “God is the greatest, glory to God, Lord of worlds,” echoed through...
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Women have undertaken big role in national action
THECouncil of Ministers on Thursday greeted Omani women on their annual day, which falls on October 17 every year. The Council of Ministers stressed that the Sultanate of Oman’s celebration of this anniversary caps up the care and attention accorded to...
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Oman signs pact to host new World Bank office
THEGovernment of the Sultanate of Oman has signed an agreement with the World Bank Group to establish a representative office in the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Oman’s global financial and economic...
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HIS MAJESTY AND KUWAIT EMIR HOLD TALKS
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Jabir al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, held a fraternal meeting at Al Barakah Palace on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two leaders explored opportunities to enhance partnership...
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New era of peace and stability for Middle East
ASSIGNEDby His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, headed the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation participating in the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt on Monday. The summit...
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Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release
ACEASEFIRE between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday, ahead of the expected release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament. Thousands of Palestinians...
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