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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Oman announces second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Rome

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman announced on Thursday that the Italian capital, Rome, will host the second round of talks between Iran and the United States on Saturday, with Omani mediation. A spokesperson for the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Oman, Japan explore means of boosting cooperation in various spheres

Tokyo: The 7th session of political talks was held on Thursday between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. The Omani side was headed by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Seventh edition of Oman International Food Safety Conference to begin on 21 April

Muscat: The 7th edition of Oman International Food Safety and Quality Conference will kick off on Monday, 21 April 2025 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). Themed "Towards Resilient and Adaptive Food Systems", the 3-day conference …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

SQU hosts 23rd edition of Oman International Conference on ELT

Muscat: The 23rd edition of Oman International Conference on English Language Teaching (ELT) kicked off on Thursday at Sultan Qaboos University under the theme: "Future-Ready ELT: Merging Language Learning with Critical Life Skills." The opening …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Oman expresses solidarity with Jordan

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has closely followed the statements issued by authorities in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan regarding their success in thwarting plans aimed at undermining national security and provoking chaos and destruction. In a statement …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Black Cobra documented in Oman for the first time

MUSCAT : The discovery was made by the Snake Survey Team at the Environment Authority in collaboration with the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Spain and the University of Nizwa. The elusive Black Cobra was recorded in Dhofar Governorate, a region …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Oman pushes for quality overhaul in the education sector helping 1 million students

MUSCAT : Her Excellency Dr. Jokha bint Abdullah Al Shukaili revealed that the Authority’s work directly serves one million male and female students across the Sultanate, including 800,000 in school and 200,000 in higher education. This expansive mission …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Expats can start business in Oman, conditions apply

Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), during its annual media briefing, said foreign investors, including expatriates, can apply for a commercial register for starting a business, but under certain conditions. The …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 17, 2025

CDAA firefighters in Oman’s North Batinah extinguish house Fire, no injuries reported

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Citizen arrested in Oman’s Ibri Wilayat for driving in pedestrian and cyclist lanes

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government