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FIFA Approves 15% Prize Money Increase for 48-Team World Cup

Vancouver: FIFA has approved a 15 percent increase in financial allocations for nations taking part in this year’s expanded World Cup, raising the total prize fund to $871 million, the governing body announced after a Council meeting in Vancouver. The…

Oman and Canada Strengthen Ties Through Enhanced Cooperation

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received Scott Gilmore, Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister for Foreign, Defense, and Security Policy, in Muscat today. The meeting highlighted the shared interest of Oman and Canada in de…

Foreign Minister Bids Farewell to Syrian Ambassador

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received Dr. Idris Ahmed Mia, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic, on a farewell visit marking the conclusion of his tenure.

According to Oman News Agency, the Minister expressed his app…

Oman’s Biotechnology Committee Holds 15th Meeting

Muscat: The committee tasked with regulating the uses of biotechnology and protecting genetic data in the Sultanate of Oman today held its 15th meeting since its inception. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Saif Abdullah Al Haddabi, Chairman of the Resea…

Oman and Switzerland Discuss Regional Developments

Muscat: Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, hosted Ambassador Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa, in Muscat. The meeting focused on examining the bilatera…

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46 Homes to Be Built for Low-Income Families in Masirah

Masirah:An agreement has been signed to construct 46 residences for low-income families in the Wilayat of Masirah, as part of a project valued at approximately RO 2 million.

According to Oman News Agency, the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate and the Mi…

Oman Engages in Arab Traffic Conference to Boost Road Safety

Tunis:The Sultanate of Oman, through its Royal Oman Police (ROP), actively took part in the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Agencies held in Tunisia.

According to Oman News Agency, the conference, organized by the General Secretariat of the…