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July 22, 2025

RNOV “Shabab Oman II” Sets Course for Kristiansand, Norway

Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman vessel “Shabab Oman II” has set sail for the port of Kristiansand in the Kingdom of Norway, having departed from Aberdeen, Scotland. The vessel is on a significant journey as part of its participation in the third stage of the 2025 Tall Ships Races,

2.5 Billion Daily Prompts for ChatGPT Users

New york: Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI announced that its chatbot ChatGPT receives 2.5 billion requests daily from users around the world, with nearly 330 million of those requests from users based in the US. According to Oman News Agency, the vast majority of users rely on the free version

Microsoft to Address Slow Performance Issues in Windows 11

Muscat: Microsoft is planning to address ongoing complaints about Windows 11 performance, particularly reports of slow or sluggish behavior on certain hardware configurations. Ever since Windows 11 first debuted in October 2021, there have been complaints about its performance on certain types of hardware. Whether it was gaming on new

Meta to Replace Native WhatsApp App for Windows with Web-Based Version

Muscat: Meta is planning to stop the native WhatsApp application for Windows and replace it with a web-based version, just months after introducing a native iPad app. This strategic shift means that the desktop experience will now closely mirror the existing web.whatsapp.com platform. According to Oman News Agency, the new

Foreign Minister Bids Farewell to Lebanese and Egyptian Ambassadors

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today received Albert Samaha, Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic, to bid him farewell upon the completion of his diplomatic mission. During the meeting, Sayyid Badr expressed appreciation for the ambassador’s efforts in strengthening cooperation and fraternal relations between the two countries,

Over 89,000 Visitors to Al Jabal Al Akhdar in 1st Half of 2025

Al jabal al akhdar: The number of visitors to the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate from January to the end of June 2025 reached 89,780, compared to 84,869 visitors during the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 5.8%, according to statistics released by the

Omanoil Bazaar Initiative Launched to Empower Entrepreneurs During Khareef Season

Salalah: The mobile “Omanoil Bazaar” exhibition, held in Atin Plain in Salalah, represents a marketing initiative to support and empower entrepreneurs, organized by Oman Oil Marketing Company in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Department in Dhofar Governorate. The event runs until 31 August. According to Oman

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Oman to Showcase Environmental Achievements at COP31 in Türkiye

Antalya:Oman The Sultanate of Oman is gearing up to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9-20.

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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…