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More Than 35,000 Commercial Registrations Cancelled During Market Regulation Drive

Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has announced the cancellation of 35,778 commercial registrations that expired or ceased operations: The move was part of efforts to regulate the market and ensure that all active commercial registers represent effective establishments and operate in accordance with applicable laws. According

Nama Water Services Launches 2nd Phase of Training-for-Employment Programme

Muscat: As part of activities of Oman Water Week, Nama Water Services company launched the second phase of its training-for-employment programme for national cadres in the water sector. According to Oman News Agency, the launch of the second phase was announced through an agreement signed by Nama Water Services company,

Israeli Bombing Kills Palestinian Civilian, Injuries Others in Southern Gaza City

Gaza City: A Palestinian was killed and others were injured today after Israeli warplanes targeted several houses near the university college south of Gaza City. According to Oman News Agency, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that last night, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes targeting a house near the Al-Abrar

Israeli Occupation Forces Detain 35 Palestinians in West Bank

Nablus: The Israeli occupation forces have arrested 35 Palestinians overnight during their incursion into many areas across the West Bank, among them former prisoners. According to Oman News Agency, the arrests were primarily focused on Nablus, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Ramallah. These acts were accompanied by systematic field interrogations, holding the

Korea Sets Date for Presidential Elections Following Impeachment

Seoul: The government of the Republic of Korea has formally designated 3 June as the date of the next presidential election following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. According to Oman News Agency, the designation was made at a Cabinet meeting four days after the Constitutional Court upheld

Oman Participates in 221st UNESCO Executive Board Session

Paris: The Sultanate of Oman has participated in the 221st session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, currently being held at the organization’s headquarters in Paris and continuing until 17 April. Ambassador Amina Salim Al Balushi, Oman’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, led the Omani delegation. According to Oman News Agency, in her

Oman, Pakistan Ink MoU on Cooperation in Academic, Scientific Fields

Muscat: Maj. Gen Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies, today received a delegation from the National Defence University of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Pakistani delegation was led by Lt. Gen Babar Iftikhar, President of the National Defence University in the Islamic Republic

Oman Engages in 28th Commission on Science and Technology for Development Session

Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman is actively participating in the 28th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland. This session addresses the theme of diversifying economies amidst rapid digitalization, while also exploring technology foresight and assessing the impact on sustainable development. According

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Oman Concludes Participation in Interpol Anti-Drug Conference

Hanoi:The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has concluded its participation in the Interpol Anti-Drug and Prohibited Substances Conference held in the Czech Republic, which lasted for three days.

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Seventh Scientific Week Wraps Up at Military Technological College

Hanoi:The Military Technological College (MTC) has successfully concluded its seventh Scientific Week, which was held under the theme “Innovate – Secure – Develop.” The event’s closing ceremony was presided over by Brigadier Ahmed Khalfan Al Hadidi, t…