Oman introduces Personal Income Tax Law with 16 key exemptions

MUSCAT: Oman has unveiled exemptions under its newly enacted Personal Income Tax Law, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028, as published in the country’s official Gazette. According to the new legislation introduces a 5 per cent personal...

Oman: New strategy to boost pharma investments

Locally manufactured pharmaceuticals accounted for just 4.6% of total medicine purchases in 2023. The Omani government has unveiled a new strategic policy aimed at attracting investments into the country’s pharmaceutical sector, with the dual...

Oman: Maritime activity restricted during rocket test off Al Wusta coast

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced temporary restrictions on marine activity off the Al Wusta coast as Oman prepares for a rocket test launch. The launch of "Duqm-2” rocket into space will take...

Oman: SalamAir releases 2nd quarter on-time performance data

Muscat: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to operational reliability and transparency. OTP is a measure of how often an airline is on...

Oman: Environmental awareness exhibition opens in Salalah

Salalah – The Environment Authority in Dhofar Governorate has launched an environmental awareness exhibition at Salalah Grand Mall, running from July 2 to 5. The exhibition aims to promote public awareness of environmental protection and...

Bulgarian President to Present Omani Foreign Minister with Head of State's Honorary Sign

President Rumen Radev will present the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, with the Bulgarian head of State's Honorary Sign here on Friday. The Omani Foreign Minister is paying an official visit...

Shabab Oman II docks in the French city of Le Havre

Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel “Shabab Oman II” docked at the Port of Le Havre in the French city of Le Havre as part of its tenth stop on its seventh international voyage. The journey embodies the ship’s mission to spread messages of...

Pakistan and Oman launch ferry link plans

The ferry link, alongside other marine-related developments, were brought to attention during a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. The discussions were held between Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs,...

Ferry service between Pakistan and Oman on the cards to promote tourism

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Oman have discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during a...

Shabab Oman II docks in France, showcasing Oman’s maritime legacy on European voyage

PARIS: The vessel sailed in from Plymouth, UK, as part of a broader mission to promote Omani culture and maritime heritage across 15 countries. Upon docking at Le Havre, Shabab Oman II received a warm welcome from His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed...

Oman Hockey begins campaign at Cairo

MUSCAT, JULY 3 The Oman national hockey team kicks off its participation in the International Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Egypt from July 4 to 10. The tournament features three participating nations: Egypt, Croatia, and...

Oman’s roads add 37,300 vehicles over 12 months

MUSCAT: By the end of May 2025, the Sultanate of Oman had registered 1,791,177 vehicles, adding nearly 37,300 units over the past 12 months, reshaping the country’s mobility map and revealing deeper signals about its economic momentum and urban...

Oman urges global action for Palestinian rights

GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...

Proposed ferry service between Gwadar, Oman: Govt to earn estimated $10–15bn annually: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands to earn an estimated $10–15 billion annually through maritime operations linked to a proposed ferry service between Gwadar and Oman, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said during a...

Saudi Industry Minister Launches Second Phase of Saudi-Omani Industrial Integration

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef launched the second phase of industrial integration between Saudi Arabia and Oman,...

Oman, Russia discussing joint investments in food security

DUBAI, July 3. /TASS/. Oman and Russia are negotiating the launch of joint investment projects to enhance food security, as well as develop agriculture projects and water resources in the sultanate, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agricultural,...

Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 03, 2025

The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 749 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Thursday, July 03. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 740 and Rs 749, respectively. The exchange rates for Omani Rial...

Watch: UAE rain chasers can barely contain joy at finding hail in Oman

Pakistan, Oman to launch ferry link

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman on Thursday discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during...

Oman’s Foreign Minister to Receive Bulgarian President’s Badge of Honour

The Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, will receive the Badge of Honour of the President of Bulgaria on Friday, July 4, for his decisive role in the release of Bulgarian sailors from the Galaxy Leader ship in January and...