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Business Caller ID Feature to be Launched Soon: TRA

Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that it will soon introduce a business caller identification feature to enhance protection against fraudulent calls and leverage technology to boost trust. According to Oman News Agency, the announcement was made during TRA’s annual media briefing, held under the theme ‘We Invest in

Bee’ah Launches Second Edition of Tech Program for Omani Students

Muscat: Bee’ah has announced the launch of the second edition of its “Bee’ah-Tech 2” program, aimed at empowering university and college students to leverage technology and Fourth Industrial Revolution innovations in developing cutting-edge solutions for Oman’s waste management sector. The initiative seeks to foster a conscious society that supports the

Restoration of Several Archaeological Sites Completed in Shinas

Shinas: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has completed restoration and maintenance work for several heritage and archaeological sites in the village of Mirir in the Wilayat of Shinas, located in the North Al Batinah Governorate. These include Mirir Tower and Al Murabba Tower, as part of ongoing efforts to

MSX General Index Suffers Slight Decline

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today experienced a minor decrease, losing 1.1 points, which represents a drop of 0.01%. The index closed at 4289.79 points, a slight decline from the previous session’s close of 4290.39 points. According to Oman News Agency, today’s trading value was recorded at

Commerce Minister Engages with US Officials to Boost Economic Ties

Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, met today in Muscat with Bryant Trick, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East, and Jason Pontin, Director of European and Middle Eastern Affairs at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The meeting aimed

Municipal Council of North Al Batinah Focuses on Service Improvements in Governorate

North Al Batinah: The Municipal Council of North Al Batinah Governorate today discussed the provision of several devices and the implementation of various services across the governorate’s wilayats. The meeting was chaired by Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, and attended by council members and representatives from

Salalah Port Welcomes Eco-Friendly Container Ships

Salalah: Salalah Port has received five modern dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessels from Maersk’s fleet, marking a significant milestone in the port’s infrastructure development and readiness to accommodate the latest environmentally friendly ships. The arrival of these advanced vessels demonstrates Salalah Port’s adaptability to rapid transformations in the maritime industry, particularly

Third Musandam Carnival Kicks Off on ‘Hil Beach’ in Bukha

Bukha: The 3rd Musandam Carnival commenced today at Hil Tourist Beach in the Wilayat of Bukha, Musandam Governorate. The five-day event is organized by Musandam Governorate in collaboration with government entities and private enterprises, aiming to offer entertainment as part of the Musandam Winter Season. According to Oman News Agency,

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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…