Oman rises 5 places in Government AI Readiness Index 2024

Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Oman is accelerating its national artificial intelligence (AI) agenda, allocating millions of rials to develop AI-powered applications, support research, and improve public sector efficiency, officials …

Seeb crowned champion of Oman Professional League 2024-25

Muscat: Al-Seeb Club celebrated its Oman Professional League title victory for the 2024/2025 season following its final-round match against Al-Nasr, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Al-Seeb had already secured the championship in the previous round after …

Oman: SalamAir announces temporary suspension of flights to Pakistan

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's low-cost airline, SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of flights to Pakistan. In a statement, the airline said, "SalamAir regrets to advise that as of this morning, 08 May, it will suspend flights to …

Iran welcomes Oman-mediated ceasefire halting U.S. attacks on Yemen

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson hailed the Omani government for mediating a ceasefire aimed at halting U.S. aggression against Yemen. Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has welcomed Oman’s statement regarding the cessation of U.S …

Strong Oman relations are highlighted

His Majesty King Hamad received Oman’s Foreign Minister Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi at Safriya Palace. Mr Al Habsi conveyed the greetings of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and his best wishes to Bahrain and its people for continued progress and prosperity …

Oman Air cancels flights to Pakistan

MUSCAT: Oman Air has announced that it has cancelled flights between Muscat to Karachi on May 10, 2025, due to the periodic closures of Pakistan’s airspace and airports. In a statement issued, Oman Air said, it may operate flights on May 11th. “As of now, …

Oman-UAE Railway Project Picks Up Pace: $2.5 Billion Network To Boost Trade And Connectivity

Work on the UAE-Oman Rail Network project is progressing steadily, with heavy earthmovers and other equipment already deployed to lay railway tracks. In a tweet, Hafeet Rail stated: “With confident steps, we bridge the gap and build a future that brings us …

Visa Fine Waiver: Oman Police Clarifies Eligibility For Overstaying Expats

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has clarified on social media that certain expats workers and visitors who have overstayed their visas may be exempted from fines or legal action — provided they meet specific conditions outlined by the ministry of labour. The …

Four held in Oman drug smuggling bid

Over 245,000 Private Firms In Oman Employ No Citizens: Labour Ministry

 Oman’s Ministry of Labour has disclosed that more than 245,000 private sector establishments employ over 1.1 million expatriates while failing to include a single Omani national on their payrolls. The data highlights the deep disparities in Omanisation, …