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December 3, 2025

Education Ministry Celebrates Success of Holy Quran Competition Winners

Muscat: The Ministry of Education today felicitated 73 male and female students who won the 2024-2025 Holy Quran Competition. A ceremony to this effect was held under the auspices of Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development. According to Oman News Agency, the competition included three main categories:

Omani Search, Rescue Team Braces for INSARAG Heavy Level Classification

Muscat: The Omani Search and Rescue Team, Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, today held a press conference during which it affirmed its readiness to upgrade its status to the ‘Heavy Level Classification’ granted by the United Nations’ International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) – the highest global classification of

National Symposium on Public-Private Sector Integration Concludes in Muscat

Muscat: The “National Symposium on Consolidating Public-Private Sector Integration” recently concluded at Al Shafaq Club, Sultan’s Armed Forces. The event was held under the auspices of retired Lt. Gen. Ahmed bin Harith Al Nabhani and saw the presence of Maj. Gen. Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy of

State Council Discusses Eleventh Five-Year Plan, 2026 State Budget

Muscat: The State Council today discussed the draft of the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026 – 2030) and the draft of the State General Budget for the fiscal year 2026, during its second session of the third ordinary convening of the eighth term. The session was held under the chairmanship

HM The Sultan Embarks on Official Visit to Bahrain for GCC Summit

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the GCC Summit. This participation comes in response to an invitation received by His Majesty the Sultan from the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It aims to strengthen the bonds

HM The Sultan Arrives in Bahrain for 46th GCC Summit

Manama: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 46th GCC Summit. Upon his arrival at Sakhir Air Base, His Majesty and the accompanying delegation were welcomed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime

HM The Sultan Meets with Italian Prime Minister

Manama: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at his place of residence in Manama with Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 46th GCC Summit. According to Oman News Agency, the meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between Oman and

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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…

Omani Persons with Disabilities Reach 75,432 in 2025

Accra:The total number of Omani persons with disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman reached 75,432 individuals in 2025, making up 2.5 percent of the total Omani population. This figure represents an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2024. Of this…