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Over 5 Million Mobile Internet Subscriptions in Oman

Muscat: The latest data from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) shows that Oman’s telecommunications sector continued to achieve remarkable growth rates by the end of July 2025. The statistics reveal that the total number of mobile service subscriptions reached 8,153,859 by the end of July 2025, a

UN Special Rapporteur: Israel Occupation Forces Committing Genocide in Gaza

Amman: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese reiterated that the Israeli occupation forces are committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Albanese said in press statements in Geneva that Israel is seeking to make Gaza City “unlivable” by attacking the largest

MSX 30 Index Increases by 11 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX 30) index today closed at 5,101.88 points, gaining 11.4 points, or 0.22%, compared to the last trading session’s close of 5,090.45 points. The trading value reached RO 18,339,585, increasing by 6% compared to the last session’s value of RO 17,294,186. According to Oman News Agency,

Symposium Highlights Importance of Developing Leadership, Management Skills

Muscat: A symposium on “Leadership and Management Development,” organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), affirmed that developing these skills is a fundamental pillar for enhancing the efficiency of the national workforce. The event emphasized the importance of improving leadership and management capabilities for business owners, CEOs, decision-makers,

UN: Number of People Facing Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza Could Exceed 640,000

Amman: United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that the number of people facing catastrophic hunger in Gaza could exceed more than half a million this month, fearing the number could exceed 640,000 by the end of the month. According to Oman News Agency,

Oman Advances 5 Places in the Global Innovation Index 2025

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has made significant progress in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, advancing 5 places to rank 69th out of 139 economies worldwide. This achievement is highlighted in the 18th edition of the report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). According to Oman News

Foreign Minister and British Counterpart Discuss Bilateral Relations

Muscat: Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call today from Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK). During the call, they reviewed the historic and strategic bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom,

Nama Water Services Presents RO 123 Million Wastewater Projects in Bausher

Bausher: Nama Water Services today held a meeting with Bausher Municipality to review wastewater network projects in Wilayat, with a total cost exceeding RO 123 million. The meeting aimed to strategize the implementation plans and explore solutions to challenges anticipated during the project’s execution. According to Oman News Agency, the

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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…