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April 22, 2025

Call for Nominations: 2025 Global Citizen Award

LONDON, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with Andan Foundation, a Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 Global Citizen Award. Created 11 years ago in 2014, the Global Citizen Award is a

Omani-Libyan Business Forum Explores Economic Partnerships

Muscat: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today organized an Omani-Libyan business forum on the sidelines of a visit being made to the Sultanate of Oman by a Libyan trade delegation. The forum was held at the headquarters of the OCCI in Muscat under the auspices of Eng. Hamoud

Over 19,000 Tenders Awarded Through Esnad Platform

Muscat: The Secretariat General of the Tender Board announced that the number of companies registered on the “Esnad” platform reached 17,523 by mid-April 2025, including 9,717 local companies and 3,371 international firms. Additionally, 4,352 registered companies were small and medium enterprises (SMEs), along with other entities such as property owners.

Oman and Russia Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Moscow: In a significant move to bolster the historic ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik embarked on a State Visit to Russia, following an invitation from President Vladimir Putin. The visit, which took place on April 21-22, 2025, underscores a

Bryde’s Whale Spotted in Musandam for First Time

Musandam: The Environment Authority has recorded its first-ever sighting of a Bryde’s whale in Musandam Governorate since the launch of the Marine Mammal Species Survey Project in 2023. The survey project has continued through five different phases. According to Oman News Agency, Aida Khalaf Al Jabri, the project head, stated

Oman Marks Earth Day with Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is joining global celebrations of Earth Day, observed annually on 22 April, under the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, emphasizing collective efforts to drive change and protect the Earth as a shared responsibility. According to Oman News Agency, this occasion brings together over 190 countries

Second Phase of National Non-Communicable Diseases Survey Launched in Oman

Muscat: The second phase of the National Non-Communicable Diseases Survey in the Sultanate of Oman was launched today on the sidelines of the First Health Committees Forum 2025. According to Oman News Agency, the forum is organized by the Matrah Health Committee in Muscat Governorate and is held under the

Ministry of Interior Evaluates Progress of Digital Transformation Projects

Muscat: The Supervisory Committee for Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Interior convened its second meeting of 2025, under the leadership of Khalifa Al Mardas Al Busaidi, Secretary-General of the Ministry and Chairman of the Committee. The primary focus of the meeting was to monitor the progress and implementation of

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…