Private vehicles dominate as Oman’s vehicle registrations reach 1.75 million in 2024

Muscat: Vehicles with engine capacities ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 cc formed the largest segment, accounting for 54.4% (954,137 vehicles). White continued its reign as the most popular color, representing 42.5% (745,196 vehicles) of the total registered …

Temperatures rising in most parts of Oman: Met

Muscat: Temperatures in several governorates of the country are gradually moving up to the late 20s and above, according to the daily forecast of Oman Meterology. In the capital, Seeb is predicted to have 25°C maximum and 20°C minimum, Al Amerat 28°C and …

Experts in Oman highlight family as the nation’s first line of defence

Muscat: Speaking to the Oman News Agency, they called for collaborative efforts among government bodies, educational institutions, and the media to uphold Oman’s deep-rooted values of tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect. In a statement emphasizing …

Oman to witness a rare celestial spectacle on February 16

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is gearing up for a dazzling cosmic display as Venus reaches its maximum brightness tomorrow evening, illuminating the western horizon just after sunset. Wasal bint Salem Al Hinai, Vice President of the Community Communication …

Assarain Group and EDECS Forge Strategic Partnership to Transform the Oman Construction Industry

Ammon News - Assarain, one of Oman’s premier trading organizations, signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDECS, a leading construction and engineering Group in the MENA region. This collaboration signifies a pivotal development in the country’s …

Students in Oman join 4.2 million worldwide as class 10 and 12 CBSE Board exams begin

Muscat: This year’s examinations, spanning 7,842 centres across India and 26 other countries, mark the start of the 2024-25 academic session assessments, with more than 4.2 million students participating. In total, 24,12,072 students will appear for Class …

Pattaya’s Oman roadshow draws huge tourism interest

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Attend 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman

Colombo, February 14 – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), scheduled to take place from February 16–17, 2025, in Muscat, Oman. The Indian Ocean …

Oman chapter of IIA set up

"The main aim of forming the IIA chapter in Oman is to create awareness of best auditing practice in the internal audit profession and to promote it as a profession in the country," Mohammed Al Musafir, president, told a news conference here …

Oman Museum to Showcase National Treasures

The RO12 million Oman National Museum, which will occupy an area of 13,757 square metres and incorporate state-of-the-art technologies, will be located near the Al Alam Palace, at the foothills of the Al Hajar mountains. Set to become an imposing landmark …