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Oman Hosts Fourth Round of Iran-US Talks Today

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will host the fourth round of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States later today, continuing previous negotiation tracks and reflecting both sides’ shared desire to seek peaceful solutions by fostering dialogue and exploring avenues for understanding on outstanding issues. According

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from KSA King

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), inviting His Majesty to attend the upcoming GCC-US Summit in Saudi Arabia. The message was handed over

Royal Office Minister Engages in Diplomatic Meetings with Japan and Sudan Ambassadors

Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, welcomed Kiyoshi Serizawa, the Ambassador of Japan to the Sultanate of Oman, in a significant diplomatic engagement today. The discussions between the two officials focused on reviewing the existing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for further development to achieve

Oman Human Rights Commission Highlights Its Mandate and Operations with UN Delegation

Muscat: The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) today highlighted its operational mechanisms, structure, and mandate to a visiting delegation from the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). This engagement underscores the OHRC’s commitment to transparency and collaboration with international human rights bodies. According to Oman

Eight Dead in Bus Accident in Central Sri Lanka

Kandy: At least eight people died and 37 were injured in central Sri Lanka when a bus veered off the road and fell into a precipice today, police said. The tragic incident unfolded in Kotmale, located south of Kandy, when the driver lost control of the bus due to high

Royal Hospital Achieves Highest Quality Standards in Nuclear Medicine Endorsed by IAEA

Muscat: The Royal Hospital, represented by the Department of Nuclear Medicine, has successfully completed the QUANUM programme (Quality Assurance Audit in Nuclear Medicine Practices) conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time a nuclear medicine centre in the Sultanate

Soviet-era Spacecraft Plunges to Earth After 53 Years Stuck in Orbit

Muscat: A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. Its uncontrolled entry was confirmed by both the Russian Space Agency and European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking. The Russians indicated it came down over the Indian Ocean, but some experts were not

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Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Begins State Visit to the UK

London:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in London this afternoon for a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

According to Oman News Agency, Sultan Haitham was greeted at Stansted Airport by Lord Henry Hood, the Personal Representat…

Oman to Participate in Global Summit on Children’s Wellbeing

Samarkand:The Sultanate of Oman is set to participate in the World Summit titled “Investing in Children’s Wellbeing A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations,” which will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The summit wil…

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Embarks on Four-Day UK Visit

Accra:A high-level delegation accompanies His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on his state visit to the United Kingdom, where he will meet with King Charles III.

According to Oman News Agency, the visit is at the invitation of the King of the Unite…

Omani Persons with Disabilities Reach 75,432 in 2025

Accra:The total number of Omani persons with disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman reached 75,432 individuals in 2025, making up 2.5 percent of the total Omani population. This figure represents an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2024. Of this…