Fak Kurba secures release of 999 insolvent individuals across Oman

Muscat: The Fak Kurba initiative has successfully facilitated the release of 999 insolvent individuals across Oman as part of its 12th edition. The initiative, launched by the Omani Lawyers Association, focuses on assisting individuals imprisoned due to …

Oman’s Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials from Ambassadors of India, Sudan

Muscat – His Excellency the Minister received, separately, a copy of credentials of His Excellency Shri G.V Srinivas, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of India to the Sultanate of Oman and His Excellency Essam Awad Metwally, Ambassador-designate of the …

Starlink set to provide broadband internet services in Oman

Muscat – Starlink is a low-orbit satellite technology that delivers broadband internet services. Its primary goal is to provide high-speed internet access in areas that lack access to high-speed internet services. Starlink Muscat will cover all …

Genetco Oman hosts Iftar gathering with retailers and staff

Genetco Oman celebrates unity and gratitude Muscat – During the holy month of Ramadan, Genetco Oman, distributors of Gree, TCL, Hitachi, Canon, BEST and other leading brands, embraced the spirit of togetherness by hosting a series of Iftar gatherings with …

UAE, Qatar, Oman rate among world’s top 5 safest places

Image: WAM The UAE has been ranked the second safest country globally, achieving a safety index score of 84.5, according to the 2025 Safety Index released by Numbeo. Andorra secured the top position with a score of 84.7, while Qatar ranked third at 84.2, …

Oman ranks 2nd in the Arab World, 8th globally in Road Quality Index

Oman’s moon-sighting committee set to meet to determine Eid Al Fitr

Muscat – MERA has announced that the crescent moon sighting will take place on Saturday evening, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025. The Ministry urges those who observe the crescent moon to report their sightings to the …

Joint effort targets transparency, food safety, and market stability ahead of peak seasons at Oman’s Silal Market

Muscat: Teaming up with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, PACP has launched joint inspection campaigns to monitor prices, enforce quality standards, and ensure …

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Oman urges people to sight Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday

Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) in the Sultanate of Oman has issued a call to citizens and residents to participate in the observation of the crescent moon of Shawwal 1446 AH. This observation is to take place on the evening …

Oman to host first Gulf regional meeting on UNESCO Hydrology Programme

MUSCAT : The meeting is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science at the Ministry of Education and the UNESCO Doha Office. Held on the …