Oman News

Muscat: The Ministry of Health put stress on raising awareness for organ donation and human tissue under National Organ Transplantation Programme.A workshop involving health educators threw light on cultivating organ...

New York: Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit held a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) during which it reviewed a number of initiatives and projects related to...

Muscat: Abdullah al Shibli and Saud al Maqbali powered Sohar to a crucial 2-0 win over fourth-placed Al Suwaiq on Wednesday night in the 13th week of 2022-23 Omantel League...

AQBIYA: An Irish soldier of the UN peacekeeping force in south Lebanon near the Israeli border was killed and three wounded after their convoy came under fire, Irish officials said...

The Hague: The family of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat submitted a case on Thursday to the International Criminal Court accusing top Palestinian officials over his death in custody, relatives said.Banat,...

DAMASCUS: Facing crippling electricity cuts, Syrian dentist Ibrahim al Akzam has turned to solar power to keep his Damascus clinic going, a reflection of the deep energy crisis in his...

LONDON: National Health Service nurses in Britain staged a strike on Thursday, their first ever national walkout, as a bitter dispute with the government over pay ramps up pressure on...

MUSCAT: Marsa Al Duqm Investments Company, a multinational consortium, has signed a usufruct agreement with the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), to develop the infrastructure...

MUSCAT: Leading space technology firm Indra has announced that it is establishing an advanced Earth observation satellite centre in the Sultanate of Oman – an initiative that will help authorities...

LONDON: The Bank of England has signalled it could continue to increase interest rates over the coming months, as it raised its base rate to a fresh 14-year high.Central bank...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the political framework agreement that was recently signed in the Republic of Sudan. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman expressed...

Muscat: Embassy of India, Muscat, celebrated ‘Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation’ (ITEC) Day on Tuesday, 13th December 2022 in the Embassy premises. The function was attended by more than 100...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced a temporary suspension of the issuance of ID cards on the 18th and 25th of December 2022 due to the municipal councils...

Manila: Philippine legislators endorsed on Thursday a proposed law to create a $2 billion sovereign wealth fund but slashed its planned initial capital following public fears of corruption.President Ferdinand Marcos...

Paris: There were jubilant scenes on the Champs-Elysees avenue in central Paris on Wednesday as French supporters waved tricolour flags and let off flares to celebrate the win over Morocco...

Muscat: The tropical condition in the southeast of the Arabian Sea has developed into a deep tropical depression."The tropical condition in the southeast of the Arabian Sea has developed into...

NEW DELHI: A surge in travel that overwhelmed India's busiest airport this week as the holiday season sets in has eased after authorities added staff and security equipment to cope...

DOHA: France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said he expected a difficult World Cup final when his side takes on Argentina on Sunday.While Lionel Messi is looking to lift his first...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) on Thursday said starting today, December 15, the repo rate will be increased by 50 basis points to 5.00%.In a statement, CBO said...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) on Thursday announced that the issuance of identity cards for citizens and residents will be temporarily stopped during the Municipal Council elections. "Coinciding with...