Oman: Tourist Dies After Slipping While Climbing Mountain In Dhofar

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A tourist and mountain climbing enthusiast has died after slipping from a steep slope in a mountainous area in Oman's Jabal Samhan, the Sultanate's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said on Monday. Rescue and ambulance...

Oman Flour Mills advances insect protein project to boost sustainable animal feed

MUSCAT: Oman Flour Mills (OFM), is advancing its plans to introduce insect-based protein into animal feed as part of a broader push for sustainable and circular economy solutions. In its latest Board of Directors’ report, the company confirmed the...

Oman charts its fiscal future: Why the 2026 budget matters

When the Ministry of Finance wrapped up its latest round of budget discussions, it wasn’t merely another administrative exercise. More than 68 meetings with government entities over the past weeks were about more than numbers; they were about...

Oman eyes Indian market with promotional drive

Muscat – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) launched a promotional workshop on Monday in the western Indian city of Jaipur, bringing together Omani tourism institutions, companies and airlines to strengthen the sultanate’s presence in the...

Oman: Tourist dies after slipping while climbing mountain in Dhofar

Oman’s SME authority calls bids for multipurpose centre in Madinat Sultan Qaboos

Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SME) has invited bids for the design, supervision and project management consultancy contract of the planned Oman Multipurpose Centre in Madinat Sultan Qaboos The project covers the...

Oman launches promotional tourism workshops in Jaipur, India

JAIPUR: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman launched a series of promotional tourism workshops today in Jaipur, India, with participation from Omani tourism institutions, establishments, and airlines. The workshops will run until August...

Oman taps tourism as world economies pivot from fuel

The global shift away from a fossil-fuel-dependent economy is an irreversible reality, and for the Sultanate of Oman, a nation whose general budget remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, this shift represents both a challenge and an...

Oman issues commemorative coin to celebrate Vision 2040

MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman has released a silver commemorative coin to mark “Oman Vision 2040,” showcasing the Sultanate’s aspirations for comprehensive development and a sustainable economy under wise leadership and a forward-looking...

Oman participates in Arab School Championship in Jordan

MUSCAT: The Oman School Team will participate in the Arab School Championship, which will be held in Jordan. The official opening ceremony of the championship will be held on Tuesday. The Sultanate of Oman’s delegation is headed by Abdullah bin...

Oman Club stun Dhofar, Al Nasr blank Sur in Elite League

MUSCAT: Oman Club secured a valuable 2-1 victory over Dhofar on Sunday evening at Seeb Stadium in the first round of the Oman Elite Football League. The match began with strong attacking pressure from Oman Club, who launched forward from the early...

Oman Olympic team all set for Thailand camp

MUSCAT: The Oman Under-23 Olympic football team is undergoing their domestic preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers, with the squad set to travel to Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday for a seven-day training external...

Oman hosts first Middle East launch of DJI Matrice 400 drone

MUSCAT: Oman hosted the first-ever launch in the Middle East of the DJI Matrice 400 (M400) drone, during the inaugural edition of the Firnas Summit. The event was organised by the Ibn Firnas Drone Centre at the St. Regis Al Mouj Hotel in Muscat,...

Oman's Hamed al Wahaibi claims debut win at Hungarian Baja

VARAPALOTA, Hungary: Omani champion Hamed al Wahaibi has achieved a remarkable victory in his debut at the Hungarian Baja, a round of the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas. Driving a BRP Can-Am Maverick R for the RX Sport team, managed by...

Omani artist explores unique contemporary visual language and deep cultural and environmental roots

As visitors step into the vast hall of Sultan Qaboos University’s recent art installation, they were immediately drawn into a compelling narrative that transcends mere aesthetics. The spacious venue, designed to accommodate immersive works of art,...

Oman’s strategic edge: a new era of sovereign investment

In today's fast-moving global economy, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have become more than just financial investors. These state-owned investment vehicles are now key tools for a nation's economic development, helping to build strong economies and...

Oman offers fully-funded scholarships to Pakistani students

Oman is offering scholarships to international students, including Pakistani nationals, fully funded by the Omani Programme for Cultural and Scientific Co-operation. The scholarship allows students to pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering,...

Oman’s finance ministry wraps up 2026 budget talks, sets stage for 11th five-year plan

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Finance has wrapped up more than 68 meetings with government entities to discuss detailed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 and review the financial framework of the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030). The...

Qatar, Oman discuss reinforcing co-operation in field of labour

A delegation from the Ministry of Labour (MoL) has wrapped up a two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman to discuss facets of co-operation between the two countries, bolstering co-ordination in the labour field and deliberating on the executive...

Oman issues consultancy tender for Duqm fisheries and food industrial zone expansion

Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has issued a consultancy tender for the Oman Fisheries & Food Industrial Zone at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The contract covers technical review and detailed...