Oman marks International Dark Sky Week, urges action to reduce light pollution

MUSCAT : The society has called for greater public awareness to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky, as the world marks International Dark Sky Week from April 13 to 20, 2026. In a statement issued, it warned that increasing artificial lighting …

Oman crude drops $2.91 to $102.92 for June delivery

Five expats arrested in Oman over cable theft from warehouse in Barka

Hotel revenues in Oman reach OMR 69 million by end of February 2026

Muscat: Statistical data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) up to the end of February 2026 recorded a slight decrease in the number of guests in classified hotels (3-5 stars). The total number of guests reached 439,287, …

Oman invites bids for an agri-tourism fruit farm at Jabal Shams Grand Canyon

OMAN – The Dakhliyah governorate has invited private investors to bid to construct, develop, and operate a fruit farm as part of the Jabal Shams Grand Canyon View project, which combines commercial agriculture with luxury tourism near one of Oman’s most …

FM appreciates Oman's 'responsible, principled' stance on US-Israeli war against Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed appreciation for Oman’s responsible and principled stance on regional developments, particularly regarding the recent US and Israeli military aggression against Iran. In a phone conversation with Oman’s …

Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman

Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said. The Southern Africa nation has been courting Gulf states as it seeks to diversify an economy heavily reliant …

A shifting landscape: recent developments in arbitration enforcement in Oman

In summary Oman’s arbitration landscape has experienced two major judicial developments that are reshaping the enforcement and review of foreign arbitral awards. The first development concerns the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The Omani Supreme …

Credit Oman discusses collaboration with Euler Hermes

Region: Middle East & Africa, Europe Credit Oman recently held a high-level meeting with Euler Hermes to explore joint cooperation in export credit insurance and the provision of credit protection for exporters. The engagement was framed as supporting …

Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals

Coastal road construction reveals ancient graves and 3,000-year-old burial secrets / Image: file A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in Oman, where construction work along a key coastal road in the Al Batinah region led to the …