Al Rawdah SEZ: A defining moment for Oman’s economic future

The recent unveiling of the Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone (SEZ) signals more than just a new development zone. It represents a turning point in Oman’s economic journey—an ambitious, forward-looking initiative designed to reshape how we do business, …

Oman’s inflation rises 0.6% in May

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a 0.6 per cent increase in its General Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The rise in …

Oman Air suspends flights to GCC cities, Cairo

Muscat: Following recent developments in the region, Oman Air flights to and from Manama, Dubai, Doha, and Kuwait have been temporarily suspended. As flights across the rest of our network may be delayed due to longer flight paths, airlines urge travellers …

GS Inima secures funding for solar power installation at Oman Desalination Plant

GS Inima has obtained financing to construct a 6.3 MWp photovoltaic plant at the Barka V desalination facility in Oman. The initiative is part of efforts to incorporate renewable energy into key infrastructure. The photovoltaic system, intended for self- …

‘Ghost’ Plume Found Beneath Oman May Explain India’s Ancient Tectonic Shift

A long-hidden plume of magma beneath Oman's Salma Plateau may have played a surprising role in shaping the Indian subcontinent's ancient journey, researchers report. This “ghost” plume — hot material trapped beneath Earth's thick crust — cannot …

Oman Air stops flights to and from four cities around the Gulf

Oman stands in full solidarity with Qatar, supports security measures

Muscat: An official spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has voiced the Sultanate of Oman’s strong condemnation of the escalating tensions in the region, sparked by Israel’s unlawful missile strike against the Islamic Republic of Iran on 13 June and the …

Cold plasma technology introduced in Oman

Neoplas Argon Jet was launched after successful trials and a landmark symposium attended by over 150 healthcare professionals, including 80 Omani doctors specialising in infection control and paediatric surgery from hospitals under the Ministry of Health …

Oman, Mauritania explore archives partnership

MUSCAT: Dr Hamed bin Mohammed al Dhawyani, Chairman of the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA), on Monday received Mokhtar El Hosseinou Lam, Minister in charge of the General Secretariat of the Government in Mauritania, and his accompanying …

Oman air suspends GCC flights

Muscat: In light of rent developments in the region, Oman Air flights to and from Manama, Dubai, , Doha and Kuwait have been temporarily suspended. Flights across the rest of our network may be delayed as a result of longer paths. The airline asks its …