Al Sabhi’s late penalty sends Oman to World Cup play-off

Muscat: Oman kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Palestine on Monday evening, securing their place in the upcoming playoff round. The Group B qualifier, filled with intensity and tension, saw Palestine take the lead …

Oman records notable progress in UN’s sustainable goals

Muscat – Oman has recorded a notable progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the country’s population now surpassing 5.3mn, according to new data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). As …

Shabab Oman II docks at Genoa

Rome: The Royal Navy of Oman's vessel “Shabab Oman II” participated in the naval parade marking the annual Italian Navy Day celebrations, held under the auspices of the President of the Italian Republic. The Italian Navy organises this annual maritime …

Oman: 29 arrested for attempting to illegally enter country from Iran

Omani authorities have arrested 29 individuals for attempting to enter the country illegally, the Royal Oman Police said on Tuesday. The Coast Guard of North Al Batinah Police Command made the arrests, which included 27 Pakistanis, one Iranian and one …

AFC Asian Qualifiers: Palestine hit the bar as Oman hold nerve in cagey first half

Amman: The final group-stage clash lives up to its billing as the most anticipated showdown of the round, with both sides knowing what was at stake. Palestine entered the match riding high from a crucial 2-0 victory over Kuwait, while Oman were licking …

Oman’s urban air mobility infrastructure takes flight with LYNEports-AeroVecto alliance

Muscat: LYNEports, the leading digital planning platform for vertiport and air mobility infrastructure, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with AeroVecto, a pioneering hybrid electric VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft company based …

Bangaleshi expat nabbed by Royal Oman Police after attempted hit-and-run in Salalah

MUSCAT : The incident, which took place in the Wilayat of Salalah, gained public attention after a video clip showing the suspect’s reckless driving circulated on social media. Authorities confirmed that the individual appeared to deliberately attempt to …

Chinese Visa Waiver For Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait And Bahrain Takes Effect

China’s visa-free entry policy for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain into China took effect yesterday, June 9, 2025, marking a significant step in deepening people-to-people exchanges with the GCC region. The visa waiver will be in place …

FC Goa to play Oman’s Al Seeb at Fatorda for a place in ACL Two

Eid Al Adha celebrations wrap up as Oman gets back to business

Muscat: Eid Al Adha festivities came to an end on Tuesday as Oman resumed its regular workweek, with businesses reopening and daily routines returning to normal after days of celebration and holiday spirit. The festive five-day Eid Al Adha holiday was …