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May 15, 2025

Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies Holds Its 2025 Annual Gathering

Muscat: The Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies today held its 2025 annual gathering at the Al Shafaq Club of the Sultan’s Armed Forces. According to Oman News Agency, the event was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.

Study: North Atlantic Heat Signals Extremely Hot 2025 European Summer

Muscat: Europe is likely to face an exceptionally hot summer this year (2025), model calculations released today by Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) showed. The MPI-M team based the conclusion of its study on ocean data. According to Oman News Agency, European heatwaves are often preceded by a

Vardy to Make Final Leicester Appearance against Ipswich

Leicester: Jamie Vardy will make his 500th and final appearance for Leicester in the English Premier League (EPL) clash with Ipswich this Sunday. The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him

Sail Ship ‘Shabab Oman II’ Leaves Jeddah Port en Route to Suez Canal

Jeddah: Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) sail ship ‘Shabab Oman II’ today left Jeddah Islamic Port in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on its way to Suez Canal. According to Oman News Agency, the vessel is on its 7th international voyage codenamed ‘Glories of the Seas’. It is headed to

Frankfurt Extend Contract with Coach Toppm¶ller until 2028

Frankfurt: Regardless of the outcome of this season, Eintracht Frankfurt have extended their contract with coach Dino Toppm¶ller until 2028, the Bundesliga club said in a statement today. According to Oman News Agency, Toppm¶ller took over in 2023 and his previous deal was due to expire next year. Frankfurt are

Gold Hits Over One-Month Low

Muscat: Gold prices today fell to a record low of over one month, ahead of an important US report that is expected to provide clues about the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Gold spot fell by 0.8%, to $3,153.09 per ounce. It had earlier reached its lowest price since 10 April

OCCI Showcases Investment Opportunities in Real Estate Sector in Dhofar

Dhofar: Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Dhofar branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today organized a workshop to showcase real estate projects and promising investment opportunities in the governorate of Dhofar. The workshop, titled “First Real Estate Tour”, included a visual

Oman Oil Price Drops 2.60 US Dollars

Muscat: Oman oil price (July delivery 2025) today reached 63.75 US Dollars, comprising a drop by 2.60 US Dollars compared to the price of yesterday ‘Wednesday’ which stood at 66.35 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (May delivery 2025) has stabilized at 72.51

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Oman’s New Ambassador to Malaysia Presents Credentials

Kuala Lumpur:King Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia received the credentials of Eng. Hatim Hilal Al Yaqoubi as the new Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia. The ceremony took place at the Istana Negara National Palace in Kuala Lumpur.

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Dhofar Municipal Council Assesses Service Development Initiatives

Accra:Dhofar The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate convened its eighth regular meeting of the year, presided over by HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar and Chairman of the Council.

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