Oman Vision 2040 unit to release fourth progress report on national goals next week

MUSCAT : The upcoming report provides an analytical overview of the advancements made across key sectors, highlighting the collective efforts driving Oman’s strategic transformation. It evaluates the level of achievement in relation to the...

Oman’s vision report for the year 2024-2025 to be released on Monday

bThe Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit will issue the fourth periodic report on the vision for the year 2024-2025 on Monday. The report provides an analytical reading of the level of progress in achieving the vision’s objectives,...

Hilton expands presence in Oman with three hotels in Muscat

Global hospitality group Hilton has confirmed an agreement with business group The Zubair Corporation (Z-Corp) to open three hotels in Muscat, Oman. The agreement will see the introduction of Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, and...

Foreign patients flock to TN as hubs offer specialised, fuss-free healthcare

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a leading destination in medical tourism, attracting approximately 15 lakh international medical tourists annually, according to recent data cited by Tamil Nadu’s Health Minister Ma Subramanian, based on the Union Tourism...

Royal Army of Oman wins military sports championship in Musandam

Musandam – The sports championship for military units, organised by the General Directorate of Military Sports under the Presidency of the Armed Forces Chief of Staff, concluded today in the Musandam governorate. The event was held under the...

The Indian Fishers Trafficked Into Illegal Operations in Oman

On April 24, 2024, at the crowded Muscat International Airport, 39-year-old Selvakumar (whose name has been changed to protect his identity) stood alone. It was his longest stay on land since he left India in a fishing vessel called Rosy in...

Hilton to Open Three New Hotels in Muscat, Oman

Hilton has announced a new agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat, introducing the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands to the city’s Barr Al Jissah development. The deal marks the...

74% of Oman Vision 2040 indicators on track, reveals follow-up unit report

MUSCAT – The report highlights the most prominent executive efforts and achievements made by various units of the state’s administrative apparatus during the past year as well as the first half of 2025 to achieve the Vision’s objectives across...

UAE, Oman announce first cross-border train service

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates and Oman have announced the launch of a new cross-border train service to enhance trade and connectivity between the two Gulf nations. Noatum Logistics, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has signed an initial...

Bulletin: Al-Azhar U.–Gaza Welcomes New Students; Omani Experts Discuss Climate Impacts on Genetic Resources

News of the Arab Region: Al-Azhar U.–Gaza Welcomes New Students despite Displacement Al-Azhar University–Gaza recently welcomed a large group of students who have passed their high school exams and want to join the university’s faculties. They...

Oman, UAE announce new cross-border train service

MUSCAT : The agreement, unveiled at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, sets the stage for the first dedicated freight corridor between the two Gulf neighbours. Under the deal, Noatum Logistics will operate a daily rail service utilizing...

Symposium highlights Oman’s intangible cultural heritage and sustainable knowledge

MUSCAT: The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) hosted a national symposium titled ‘Living Heritage: A Human Story and the Sustainability of Knowledge', shedding light on Oman’s efforts to preserve and promote its intangible cultural...

Why Oman should consider a universal basic income

There are moments in a nation’s journey when a bold leap is not only desirable but necessary. Oman stands today at such a moment—one that invites us to reflect on the past five years, marked by resilience in the face of oil shocks and a global...

NDC launches health security readiness programme

MUSCAT: The National Defence College (NDC) at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Sunday inaugurated its tenth Parallel Programme, titled 'Health Security: Reality and Aspiration', under the distinguished auspices of Rear Admiral Ali...

Bank Nizwa launches ‘She Inspires’ campaign to celebrate Omani women’s day with innovative financial solutions that support & empower women

MUSCAT: In celebration of Omani Women’s Day, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate of Oman, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women through comprehensive Sharia-compliant financial solutions with the...

Close Up: The future of health care premiums, open races in 2026

Close Up: The future of health care premiums, open races in 2026 Coming up on KCCI 8 news close up, as the government shutdown drags on, the debate about the extension of certain health insurance subsidies is in the spotlight. The potential cost...

SQU Hospital conducts first spinal neurostimulation device implantation in Oman

Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) has conducted Oman’s first spinal neurostimulation device implantation in the lower spine. The surgery was an advanced technique used to treat some complex urinary disorders. It was performed by...

SQUH performs first spinal neurostimulation implant in Oman

Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) has conducted Oman’s first spinal neurostimulation device implantation in the lower spine. The surgery was an advanced technique used to treat some complex urinary disorders. It was performed by...

New Oman–UAE train service announced

A first-of-its-kind cross-border railway network connecting Oman and the UAE has been announced, establishing a new rail service between Sohar and Abu Dhabi. Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, has signed a preliminary agreement with...

NDC launches programme with focus on health security readiness

Muscat: The National Defence College (NDC) at the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies on Sunday inaugurated its tenth Parallel Programme, titled “Health Security: Reality and Aspiration,” under the distinguished patronage of Rear Admiral Ali...