Oman News

BARKA, MARCH 16 - The Oman Camel Racing Federation concluded the OCRF Sword festival for season 2022 on Wednesday at the Royal Camel Corps Track in Barka under the auspices...

KUWAIT CITY: Oman’s Abdullah al Rawahi resumes his challenge for honours in the 2022 FIA Middle East Rally Championship at this weekend’s 26th Kuwait International Rally. The third round of...

Muscat: UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issued on Wednesday a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of Morad Tahbaz from prison....

London: UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss hailed the efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman to secure the return of British detainees from Iran. The UK Foreign Secretary said that...

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to US lawmakers for a no-fly zone to be imposed over his war-torn country or, barring that, for Washington to send fighter jets. “Russia...

Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP), issued 217 investor residency cards for various nationalities, since the launch of the...

Barka: The camel "Makhayel" of the Royal Camel Corps won the main race "Gold Sword of Federation" at the closing day of the annual camel races festival for 2022 themed...

Karachi: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam smashed 196 and Mohammad Rizwan 104 not out to deny Australia victory on Wednesday and force a dramatic draw in the second Test in Karachi....

MUSCAT: In the first match of Day 2 of the D10 League held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, the Ghubrah Giants clinched a comfortable 8-wicket victory against the Khuwair...

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand: England skittled India to keep their faltering Women's Cricket World Cup defence alive on Wednesday, but not before a brittle batting display chasing a small target...

Muscat: In implementation of the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to maintain endeavours with all countries and, following His Majesty the Sultan’s blessing to honour a...

Muscat: In compliance to the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to continue efforts with brotherly and friendly countries, and in response to a request from the...

Muscat: The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) headquarters based in Sultanate of Oman, will hold several meetings in Muscat during March 18 to 20. Haitham Mohammed al Lawati, Secretary-General of...

SEOUL: North Korea launched a suspected missile that appeared to explode shortly after liftoff in the skies over Pyongyang on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, amid reports that the nuclear-armed...

Indian cinema has emerged as a soft ambassador of Indian music, art and culture. It has travelled worldwide, showcasing India's culture and heritage. Films are being shot in many countries...

TRIPOLI: The crisis over control of executive power in Libya could lead to instability and parallel governments, the UN political affairs chief told the Security Council on Wednesday. "Libya is...

Muscat: Within the framework of Art and Culture support, the National Museum, represented by the Learning Centre, on Tuesday inaugurated 'Beyond the Form' exhibition by Reem al Shaikh. The exhibition...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah), at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday. Signed by...

Muscat: The National Biotechnology Committee (NBC) on Wednesday held its first meeting for 2022 under the chairmanship of Dr Saif Abdullah al Haddabi, Undersecretary for Research and Innovation. The meeting...

Every war brings surprises, but what is most striking about Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine — and indirectly against the whole democratic West — is how many of the bad...