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Omani-Saudi Joint Air Exercise Concludes at King Abdulaziz Air Base

King abdulaziz air base: Activities of the Omani-Saudi joint exercise ‘Sky Swords 2025’ were concluded today at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exercise saw the participation of aircraft from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) and the Royal Saudi Air Force. According to

HM The Sultan Sends Greetings to Uganda on Independence Anniversary

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Yoweri Museveni of the Republic of Uganda on the occasion of Uganda’s Independence Anniversary. In this message, His Majesty conveyed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes for the success of President Yoweri and the people

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decrees Establishing New Economic Zones

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal Decrees aimed at establishing new Special Economic Zones in Oman, as announced today. According to Oman News Agency, Royal Decree No. 87/2025 establishes a Special Economic Zone in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah. Article (1) specifies that the zone will

Oman and UK Explore Opportunities for Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation

London: The 17th session of the Oman-UK Joint Working Group was held in London, focusing on strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations. The meeting was led by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, the Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs from Oman, and Hamish Falconer, the UK’s

Oman Oil Price Gains 20 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price (November delivery 2025) today reached 66.21 US Dollars, comprising a rise by 20 Cents compared to the price of yesterday ‘Tuesday’ which stood at 65.01 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (October delivery 2025) has stabilized at 69.33 US

Nazdaher Programme Highlights Oman’s Drive to Boost Private-sector Competitiveness

Muscat: The National Programme for the Development of the Private Sector and Foreign Trade (Nazdaher) reviewed the efforts aimed at consolidating the position of the Sultanate of Oman as an attractive destination for the private sector. According to Oman News Agency, Nazdaher highlighted the reforms and initiatives undertaken to enhance

Gold Tops $4,000 for First Time in History

Muscat: Gold surged past the $4,000 mark per ounce for the first time in history today, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid intensifying economic and geopolitical uncertainties and growing expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,021.22 per ounce, while US

Oil Gains on Easing Supply Fears after OPEC+ Decision

Muscat: Oil prices rose nearly 1% today as investors shrugged off concerns about oversupply after digesting a decision earlier by OPEC+ to limit production increases next month. Brent crude futures gained 63 cents, or 0.96%, to $66.08 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 66 cents, or

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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…