Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center (CCCRC) at the University Medical City has received official recognition for excellence in supportive cancer care, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the Middle East. This recognition confirms the center’s inclusion among an elite group of 20 leading medical institutions worldwide
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today launched a project titled ‘Space Accelerators Programme’. The project aims to enable local startups to develop space solutions and services, promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector, and furnish a stimulating environment for investment in advanced technologies. According to
Paris: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), currently being held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris. Oman’s delegation at the meeting is led by Amina Salim Al Balushi, Permanent
Muscat: Raysut Industrial City, under the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, is making significant strides in expanding its medical industries and supplies cluster, marking a significant step toward enhancing health and pharmaceutical security in the Sultanate of Oman and meeting growing demands across local and regional markets. According to
Muscat: The Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies celebrated today the graduation of the 38th Joint Command and Staff College course at its headquarters in Bait Al Falaj Camp, under the patronage of Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence. The ceremony was attended by Maj.Gen
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 4,596.69 points, marking a rise of 43.2 points (0.95%) from the previous session’s close of 4,553.52 points. According to Oman News Agency, trading value increased to RO 41,788,740, reflecting a 88.3% rise compared to the last session’s RO 22,196,996. The
Muscat: Japan’s stocks edged higher at the close of a volatile trading session today, though gains were capped by a decline in chip stocks amid profit-taking by investors. According to Oman News Agency, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 132.47 points, or 0.33%, to close at 39,821.28. The broader Topix
Muscat: Oil prices edged down today after rising to two-week highs in the previous session, as investors awaited new developments on US tariffs amid expectations of rising crude inventories in the United States: Brent crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $69.95 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude
Tunis:The Sultanate of Oman, through its Royal Oman Police (ROP), actively took part in the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Agencies held in Tunisia.
According to Oman News Agency, the conference, organized by the General Secretariat of the…
Al Buraimi:The University of Al Buraimi hosted the 2026 National Conference on Ophthalmology and Ophthalmosurgery, organized by the Directorate General of Health Services in Al Buraimi Governorate and Al Buraimi Hospital in collaboration with the Mini…
Sanaa:The Oman International Mental Health Conference 2026 has commenced, featuring a diverse group of specialists and experts in psychiatry, mental health, and related fields. The event is organized under the patronage of Dr. Said Harib Al Lamki, Und…
Manama:The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 12th meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, which was held in Manama, Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, the Minister o…
Al Seeb:Muscat The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has successfully concluded the ‘2026 Forum for Community Libraries and Cultural Centres’. This event, themed ‘Partners in consolidating public knowledge and building community identity’, took pl…
