11 Thieves Target Single House In Muscat
Muscat residents were left stunned when 11 thieves, working in calculated unison, targeted a lone house, setting their sights on cash and treasured personal gold jewellery.
The Royal Oman Police sw...
July 03, 20240795Category: Crime News
Oman And Tunisia Sign Air Service Agreements
The Civil Aviation Authority of Oman finalised an air services agreement with the Republic of Tunisia in Tunis.
Nayef Bin Ali Al Abri, Chairman of Oman's Civil Aviation Authority, signed the ag...
July 03, 20240773Category: Oman
Oman Announces 3-day Weekend For Islamic New Year
Oman has declared a public holiday and a three-day weekend for the public sector to celebrate the Islamic New Year.
According to a statement by state-run news agency Oman News Agency (ONA), Sunday,...
July 02, 20240799Category: Oman
Oman Ranks 5th In Aviation Safety Globally
Oman moves from 133rd place in 2020 to the fifth position worldwide in the compliance index for the effective implementation of aviation safety oversight elements for the civil aviation sector.
The...
June 15, 20240853Category: Oman
Oman Arrested Over 50 Expats For Violating Residency Laws
In a recent crackdown on violations of foreign labour and residency laws, the Royal Oman Police announced the arrest of 55 foreign nationals on their social media accounts.
As part of a coordinated...
June 07, 20240827Category: Crime News
Oman Police Arrested Three For Vandalism, Gambling, And Theft
The Muscat Governorate Police Command detained three individuals for vandalizing and stealing items from multiple homes in the Wilayat of Al Amerat.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) shared surveillance ...
June 07, 20240908Category: Crime News
Central Bank Of Oman Joins Payment System AFAQ
The Central Bank of Oman announces its integration into the Gulf Payments System ‘AFAQ’ for cross-border payments in local GCC currencies.
This system is operated by Gulf Payments Compa...
June 07, 20240780Category: Oman
Eid Al Adha 2024: Oman Announces First Day Of Eid
The crescent Moon that signals the start of Dhul Hijjah was not spotted in Oman on Thursday, June 6, according to authorities.
According to the country's state news agency, June 8, Saturday, wi...
June 07, 20240884Category: Oman
Over 250 Expatriates Granted Citizenship By The Sultan Of Oman
Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has issued a royal decree granting Omani citizenship to more than 250 expatriates.
Sultan Haitham issued Royal Decree No. 26/2024 granting citizenship to 257 people.
New...
May 20, 202401072Category: Humans of Oman
Oman Announced To Withdraw Some Banknotes From Circulation
The Central Bank of Oman has officially announced the withdrawal of certain banknotes from circulation, with a stipulated period of 360 days for their exchange, starting from January 2024.
The affe...
May 20, 20240915Category: Oman
3 Killed And 15 Injured In 11 Vehicles Collision With A Truck
Three people were killed and 15 injured in a collision involving a truck and 11 vehicles in North Al Batinah, Oman, on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued online by the Royal Oman Police, &l...
May 11, 20240968Category: Crime News
New CEO Appointed For Oman Air
Minister of Transport, Communications and Information and Chairman of Oman Air, Saeed Al Mawali appointed Con Korfiatis as the airline’s new CEO.
The airline extended its appreciation to Nass...
May 04, 20240920Category: Oman
3 Nurses Were Killed Outside Nizwa Hospital
Three nurses were killed in a traffic accident that took place on Thursday outside Oman’s Nizwa Hospital, located in the Al Dakhiliyah governorate.
The nurses tragically lost their lives when...
May 02, 20240820Category: Crime News
$67 Million Is Invested In Omani Startups By A Saudi Fund
AgreementThe Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) in Oman signed a $67 million (Dh246 million) deal with the Oman Development Bank to enhance the employment of Omani youths.
The agreement will help fin...
April 24, 20240882Category: Oman
ADQ Launches $180m Tech Fund Along With The Oman Investment Authority
The Abu Dhabi investment company ADQ has launched a $180 million tech-focused fund along with the Oman Investment Authority, represented by the ITHCA Group. This deal is part of a broader framewo...
April 23, 202401008Category: Oman
Herculean Omanis Rescue Camel Buried In Sand After Devastating Floods
A camel found itself trapped in the sand after severe floods that swept through Oman, as captured in a widely circulated video.
The footage depicts a group of young men digging tirelessly to free t...
April 23, 20240934Category: Oman
Oman Will Experience Varied Weather Conditions In The Coming Days
Oman is set to experience varied weather conditions in the coming days, according to the latest forecasts.
Meteorologists predict the formation of low clouds and fog along the Arabian Sea coast dur...
April 23, 20240884Category: Weather
