Muscat: Gold prices today rose amid continued uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and their impact on the global economy. Spot gold was up 0.5% at $3,226.24 an ounce, following a record high of $3,245.42 in the previous session. US gold futures also edged up 0.5% to $3,242.50.
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained 1.8 points, marking a rise of 0.04% to close at 4278.02 points, compared to the last session, which stood at 4276.22 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value today was recorded at RO 18,363,217, showing a surge of
Muscat: The total number of passengers traveling through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman by the end of February 2025 reached 2,535,246. Meanwhile, the total number of flights landing and departing from the airports of the Sultanate of Oman by the end of February 2025 reached 16,705 flights. According
Roatan Island: At least six people died when a small passenger plane crashed after takeoff in Roatan Island in northern Honduras. Local sources reported that a passenger plane carrying 18 people veered off the runway during takeoff and crashed into the sea during a flight from the island to the
Muscat: The joint Oman-Pakistan military exercise ‘Washaq Al Jabal 1’ or ‘Mountain Lynx 1’ began today at the military training area in Al Jabal Al Akhdar. The drill is carried out by the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), units from the army of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the
Muscat: The death toll from the powerful storm sweeping through the central and southern United States has increased to 34. The storm, accompanied by a tornado and wind gusts reaching speeds of 130 kilometers per hour, along with large hail, caused significant damage in several states. Millions of Americans in
Muscat: Oman oil price for May delivery 2025 has increased to 71.37 US Dollars, marking a rise of 61 cents compared to last Friday’s price of 70.76 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil for March delivery 2025 has stabilized at 80.26 US Dollars
Muscat: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the ‘Excellence Competition for Private Libraries and Cultural Centres’ for 2025. This initiative aims to foster the development of smart private libraries through a programme designed to explore ‘open knowledge horizons’. According to
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…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
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…
