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H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said presided over the 40th anniversary celebration of Sultan Qaboos University, marking four decades of educational ... Show more
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The Muttrah Cable Car project commenced operations on Sunday, offering visitors panoramic views of the historic Muttrah waterfront ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 05
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has urged workers to approve their employment contracts online themselves and to keep their civil ID cards in their possession during ... Show more
Royal Oman Police Coastguard intercepted a boat near Muttrah Beach and arrested 26 Asian nationals who were attempting to enter the country illegally ... Show more
During official talks in Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty the Sultan described Brunei as a gateway to Asian markets and Oman as a gateway to the Gulf ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will make a state visit to China and Brunei from November 1 to 2. The official visit follows a direct invitation from ... Show more
Times of Oman Nov 04
A family of four in Muscat, two teenagers in school, and a father who knows his work visa won’t last beyond 60. Garima puts this scenario to Fahad Al Ismaili ... Show more
H H Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said unveiled Al Yazan, an 18.5-hectare integrated tourism complex at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muttrah ... Show more
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Times of Oman Nov 05
#Watch | HH Sayyid Bilarab patronises Royal Guard of Oman annual day celebration
read: HH Sayyid Bilarab patronises Royal Guard of Oman annual day celebration
Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, becoming the state’s first Muslim member of Congress ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 05
The fifth session of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was held on Thursday in the Vietnamese capital ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 05
The Omani astronomical calculator Saleh bin Obaid al Saleh passed away on Tuesday after a life dedicated to astronomy and astronomical calculations ... Show more
Starting July 2027, Oman is making savings simpler for non-Omani workers with a 9% monthly employer contribution and 3 flexible ways to protect past gratuities.
Plane crash in Florida: Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson killed
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Times of Oman Nov 08
Indian community brings Diwali spirit to Oman: The spirit of India is illuminating homes and neighbourhoods across Oman as Indian expatriates prepare to ...
timesofoman.com/article/178899-indian-community-brings-diwali-spirit-to-oman
Oman Observer Nov 08
The Muttrah Cable Car project commenced operations on Sunday, offering visitors panoramic views of the historic Muttrah waterfront ... Show more
arabtimes Nov 08
Tanker Catches Fire Off Oman's Khasab; Crew Evacuated: A tanker caught fire eight nautical miles northwest of Khasab, Oman. UKMTO says military authorities ...
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Oman Observer Nov 05
The Ministry of Health (MoH) reduced the prices of 290 medicines as part of its periodic review of pharmaceutical prices, with cuts reaching 88.09 per cent ... Show more
UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Oman Sea: The UAE National Guard has rescued 22 after a cargo ship caught fire in the Oman Sea ...
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Times of Oman Nov 05
Global Spotlight on Oman: Oman resident Shaandar Bukhari among top 5 contenders for good samaritan honour at World Police Summit Awards
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Oman Customs carried out a raid on a site in the Wilayat of Bausher, Muscat. Inspectors discovered that two residential villas had been turned into an illegal ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has officially departed Brunei Darussalam following the completion of a three-day state visit to the friendly nation ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued three Royal Decrees in Muscat, updating key national and economic laws in Oman ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 05
Tesla has begun recruiting its first sales team in Muscat as it prepares to enter Oman. The US electric vehicle maker initially advertised three full-time ... Show more
Muscat Municipality has achieved 40% completion on its major development and beautification project in the Central Business District (CBD) in Ruwi ... Show more
Royal Oman Police in Muscat Governorate, in cooperation with the Special Operations Police Unit in Seeb, detained 69 individuals of Asian and African ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 02
Did you observe a 'fireball' in the skies of Oman on Sunday: The Oman Society for Astronomy and Space (falakoman) said that it has been closely ...
omanobserver.om/article/1198978/oman/community/did-you-observe-a-fireball-in-the-skies-of-oman-on-sunday
All nine occupants dead: Tech millionaire with family on board the crashed private jet
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Oman Observer Nov 04
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam agreed to elevate relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Brunei ... Show more
Royal Navy of Oman and the Maritime Security Centre rescued 25 crew members from the commercial vessel RITI after it caught fire near Musandam Governorate ... Show more
His Majesty the Sultan has concluded his official state visit to the People's Republic of China after completing successful high-level talks ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 04
Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday, according to media projections ...
omanobserver.om/article/1199093/world/americas/abdul-el-sayed-becomes-first-muslim-elected-to-us-senate
Key FactsAP reports El-Sayed win in Michigan Senate race
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- According to AP, 42-year-old Democrat El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race against former Republican Representative Mike Rogers.
- When he takes his seat in January, El-Sayed will become the first Muslim senator in the United States.
- Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support on Sunday after days of criticism and endorsed Mike Rogers.
- The victory keeps Democrats in control of the seat held by retiring Senator Gary Peters.
“We don't want our money sent to do apartheid, or genocide, or war.”— Abdul El-Sayed said this in his victory speech, referring to his criticism of Israel's actions.
Oman Observer Nov 04
The 5th edition of the Oman Science Festival is officially underway! Running until November 11th, the event features over 500 interactive exhibits covering AI ... Show more
Tanker reports explosion near Oman’s Khasab while transiting Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
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SalamAir has launched direct weekly flights connecting Salalah and Chattogram in Bangladesh. This new route forms part of the airline's strategy to expand ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has left from Oman on an official two-day state visit to the People's Republic of China ... Show more
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Times of Oman Nov 06
For his first 17 to 18 years in real estate, Fahad Al Ismaili was a pure broker. Then he made the move to developer, and he says the two businesses could not ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 03
75 events planned to boost Musandam's winter tourism: Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat ...
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Oman Observer Nov 05
FM discusses restoring Hormuz shipping with Iranian counterpart: MUSCAT: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy and Iranian Foreign Minister ...
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Times of Oman Oct 24
AvTalk Episode 392: Certified at last: Lufthansa’s last A340-600 flight, the Boeing 737-10 MAX is finally certified, and third quarter earnings are positive for ...
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H H Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, will patronise the official promotional ceremony for the Musandam Winter ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 02
In November 1980, a ship built without a single nail left Muscat bound for China.
The Sohar, a 26-metre vessel constructed in Sur using the traditional method ... Show more
11 year old Egyptian student Mayar Othman won AED500,000 after being crowned the 10th Arab Reading Challenge champion by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ... Show more
Court Grants 8-Day CBI Custody of Mahadev Betting App Kingpin: Saurabh Chandrakar, extradited from Oman, is accused of masterminding the alleged Rs 6 ...
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Royal Oman Police arrested 2 men involved in stealing a vehicle from a site in Seeb. The individuals replaced the stolen car's number plates ... Show more
Times of Oman Nov 03
Bank Muscat proudly participates as the Banking Sponsor of the 5th Oman Science Festival 2026, under the theme “Science Behind Progress ... Show more
Times of Oman Nov 01
Seven-year-old student dies in school bus accident in Oman: The Directorate General of Education in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate expressed its deep sorrow
timesofoman.com/article/178631-seven-year-old-student-dies-in-school-bus-accident-in-oman
China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings: Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/china-steps-up-middle-east-diplomacy-with-iran-and-oman-meetings
Key FactsChina Expands Diplomacy with Iran and Oman
Nov 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Ali Bagheri Kani in Beijing on Monday and called dialogue and negotiations the only viable path.
- Xi Jinping hosted Sultan Haitham, the first Omani head of state to visit China since diplomatic relations began in 1978.
- China and Oman signed 14 cooperation documents on areas including artificial intelligence, green energy and supply chains, plus a currency-swap agreement.
- In a joint statement, they called for safe navigation through Hormuz to resume and for the United States and Iran to restart dialogue.
arabtimes Nov 02
Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile Near Oman: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile nine nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman ...
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Oman Observer Nov 02
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the Chinese President presided over the signing ceremony of an agreement, 14 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) ... Show more
1 Gujarati sailor killed as Indian-flagged vessel attacked off Oman coast; 13 others survive
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The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation has arrested three African nationals for committing fraud in two separate cases ... Show more
arabtimes Oct 29
Tanker Takes A Hit by Unknown Projectile Off Oman's Coast: A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz on Oct 29 ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/tanker-takes-a-hit-by-unknown-projectile-off-omans-coast/
Off the coast of Oman, pink dolphins swim among their gray counterparts. Beachgoers film the rare sight. Experts believe they are Indo-Pacific humpback ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 03
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, accompanied by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, visited the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Islamic ... Show more
China pushes for diplomacy in the Middle East as President Xi Jinping meets Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing.
Al Jazeera’s @Katmyu reports.
Oman Observer Oct 27
HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, presided over a ceremony held on the occasion of the Omani Youth Day ... Show more
China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry
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Times of Oman Oct 30
Some older buildings in Muscat that were once fully booked are now struggling to fill up, while others have kept their tenants ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held official talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 02
In the presence of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) signed 23 agreements, memoranda of cooperation ... Show more
Oman Observer Oct 21
In his address before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, King Charles III quoted a saying attributed to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) ... Show more
Oman Observer Nov 02
Provident Scheme to replace gratuity for expats in Oman from July 2027: Muscat: The new Provident Fund Scheme for expatriate or non-Omani workforce will come ...
omanobserver.om/article/1198979/oman/labour/provident-scheme-to-replace-gratuity-for-expats-in-oman-from-july-2027
Four Omani citizens have been arrested off the coast of Hasik in the Dhofar Governorate for catching lobster using banned equipment during a joint inspection ... Show more
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Times of Oman Nov 01
Oman sets jail term for insulting national flag, emblem and anthem by Royal Decree
timesofoman.com/article/178617-oman-sets-jail-term-for-insulting-national-flag-emblem-and-anthem-by-royal-decree
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has arrived in the People's Republic of China for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations ... Show more
Times of Oman Oct 25
Never gets old! Surreal inflight views from our cockpit flight with LEAV to Aleppo, Syria. Did you know the flightradar24 playback option?
Oman Observer Nov 01
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Beijing on Sunday on a two-day state visit to the friendly People's Republic of China ... Show more
Times of Oman Oct 28
Buying property in Oman can come with residency for you and your family, and Fahad Al Ismaili explains how it works, including a timing detail that surprises ... Show more
Muscat Governorate is set for generally clear to partly cloudy weather with chances of scattered rain across Muttrah, Seeb, Baushar, Amerat ... Show more
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Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen al-Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, has announced updated fees for services provided by the Royal Oman ... Show more
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued two Royal Decrees today. The decrees amend the Law of the Council of Oman and the Shura Council Election Law ... Show more
Princess Kate Pairs This Meaningful Tiara With a Lemon-Yellow Cape Dress from Elie Saab
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Oman temporarily caps fuel top-up near border crossings to 30 litres: Tanks can be filled more than once in a single day, Nasra bint Sultan Al-Habsi ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/oman-temporary-cap-fuel-refill-border-crossing-stations
Iran International Oct 30
Videos aired on Iranian state media appear to show a vessel ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and army said on Thursday that ... Show more
EWN Oct 31
Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers: Tehran has restricted maritime traffic through the strait since the Middle East war erupted on 28 February ...
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