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Oman Celebrates Al Isra’a Wal Miraj Anniversary 1447 AH

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, celebrated the Al Isra’a Wal Miraj Anniversary. The ceremony draws inspiration from the event’s faith-based, spiritual, and educational dimensions and the …

Nikkei Drops on Yen Gains

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index today declined for the third consecutive day, as geopolitical tensions over Greenland prompted traders to turn to the yen as a safe haven, and the market was affected by economic data that came in below forecasts. The Nikke…

Oil Prices Edge Higher

Muscat: Oil prices edged higher today following gains in the previous session. Brent crude was trading at $64.19 a barrel, up 6 cents or 0.09%. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February rose 9 cents, or 0.15%, to $59.53 a barrel. The February cont…

Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs Amid Tariff Threats

New york: Gold and silver prices surged to record highs today, as investors turned to safe-haven assets on intensifying tensions, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenla…

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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…