Construction work begins on Itlalat Yanqul project in Oman

Muscat – Located on the road connecting the Wilayats of Yanqul and Sohar in the Al Dhahirah Governorate, the project is anticipated to be completed within one year. Eng. Abdullah bin Suleiman Al Hashemi, Director of Yanqul Municipality Department, provided …

Belgian cyclist Louis Vervaeke wins stage two of Tour of Oman

Muscat – The second stage of the race lived up to expectations with a thrilling conclusion. Vervaeke, along with fellow breakaway riders Rodrigo Alvaréz, Xabier Mikel Azparren, Magnus Kulset, Kane Richards, and Mohammed Al Wahibi, formed the day’s escape …

Royal Hospital performs Oman’s first laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure without surgery

Muscat – The procedure, known medically as gastric folding or gastric plication, was done in collaboration with the anaesthesia department and Obesity Treatment Unit at the National Diabetes Center. It utilizes a gastrointestinal endoscope to help obese …

Tour of Oman: Louis Vervaeke takes stunningly narrow stage 2 breakaway victory

Louis Vervaeke (Soudal-Quickstep) took his first pro victory at the Tour of Oman on stage 2 after attacking from the remnants of the day's breakaway to ride in the final 10km. The Belgian rider rode clear of his three-man breakaway in the final 10km – …

2025 Tour Of Oman Stage 1 Extended Highlights

Oman breaks ground on Masirah Grid Connection project

Oman Electricity Transmission Company today (February 9) celebrated the groundbreaking of the first- of-its-kind Masirah Island Interconnection Project.   The project aims to enhance development and ensure continuous improvement in the electricity …

Oman’s Royal Academy of Management launches programme for municipal council members

MUSCAT : The initiative was officially inaugurated under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Khalifa Al Mardas Al Busaidi, Secretary General at the Ministry of Interior. The programme is designed to enhance the administrative and leadership skills of …

Oman celebrates Industry Day with new initiatives and partnerships

Muscat – The event, themed ‘Oman at the Heart of Global Supply Chains’, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahad Bin Al Julanda Al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. His Excellency Dr. Saleh bin Said Masan, …

15 second-class public prosecutors take oath of office before Oman’s Supreme Judicial Council

MUSCAT : The ceremony was held under the auspices of His Excellency Sayyid Mohammed Sultan Al Busaidi, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, and attended by Attorney General His Excellency Nasr Khamis Al Sowa’ee. The oath taking process was in …

FSA deregisters three accounting firms in Oman, issues warning to one

Muscat – The decisions were made by the FSA’s Professional Decisions Committee, which was constituted by a resolution of the Board of Directors. As per the decisions, following firms have been de-registered due to violations of applicable accounting and …