Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Oman: Bank Muscat relaunches Asalah and Al Jawhar referral scheme with cash rewards
Zawya
·
Muscat: Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its highly popular Asalah and Al Jawhar referral scheme for the year 2025 after the great success of the campaign. The current referral scheme is a...
Oman launches $208mln Salalah tourism project
Zawya
·
Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism complex in the southern Salalah province, with an estimated investment of 80 million Omani rials ($208 million). The project is considered a landmark tourism venture due to its prime...
Oman: Foundation stone laid for over $208mln integrated tourism complex in Salalah
Zawya
·
Salalah – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism complex (ITC) in the Januf area of Salalah on Monday, signalling a major step in efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure in Dhofar. With estimated...
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development invests AED 764.5million in Oman’s integrated tourism complex project, Salalah
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
·
July 29, 2025
Post Views: 161 Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Integrated Tourism Complex project in Salalah, Oman, with a total investment of AED764.5 million, underscoring its ongoing commitment to...
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces first voco hotel in Oman with the signing of voco Muscat Al Mouj
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
·
July 28, 2025
Post Views: 440 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement for voco Muscat Al Mouj, a 251-key beachfront hotel set to open in Q4 2025. Alongside Golden Group Holding, the deal marks the first signing of the voco brand in...
Oman’s leopard breeding programme records breakthrough after 26 years
Muscat Daily
·
July 28, 2025
Muscat – The Wild Mammal Breeding Centre under Royal Court Affairs has reported success in breeding Arabian leopards, marking renewed efforts to prevent the extinction of the region’s most threatened big cat. A female leopard named Al Muzn, now...
Taageer Finance, Oman Aviation Academy partner to offer aviator financing
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
·
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 157 Taageer Finance Company has partnered with Oman Aviation Academy to offer flexible financing options for students, allowing them to pursue their careers without the upfront costs of aviation training....
Preference modification phase continues, registration for Omani cultural programme opens on Thursday
Times of Oman
·
Muscat: The Higher Education Admission Center (HEAC) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, continues to receive preference modification requests for undergraduate admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year, with this phase...
Abraj signs strategic agreement with PDO to provide six onshore rigs in Oman’s Block 6
The Arabian Stories
·
July 29, 2025
MUSCAT – Drilling operations are scheduled to commence gradually starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. This agreement marks a significant expansion milestone within the framework of the extended partnership between Abraj and PDO, highlighting...
Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers Appoints International Hospitality Leader Sébastien Vincent as General Manager
Caucasus Business Week
·
Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers has announced the appointment of Sébastien Vincent as its new General Manager. Sébastien began his career in French cuisine, where his passion for hospitality was first ignited. This foundation led to an extensive...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 28, 2025
ARY News
·
July 28, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is exchanging at a rate of Rs 748.2 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Wednesday, July 28. The exchange rates for the Omani Rial (OMR) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) are as follows: Buying Rate: 738.2...
Oman attends UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia
Oman Observer
·
July 28, 2025
ADDIS ABABA: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the second United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) being held in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The summit, which concludes on Tuesday, July 29, is jointly organised by the...
Recipients of 2025-26 UAE mental health journalism fellowships announced
The National News
·
Nour Ibrahim, a social media journalist at The National, and Ghenwa Yehia, a regular contributor to Khaleej Times wknd magazine, have been awarded Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in the UAE. The fellowship programme seeks...
Oman’s Labour Ministry announces 1,000 diploma training opportunities to prepare future teachers
The Arabian Stories
·
July 28, 2025
MUSCAT : This initiative aims to prepare candidates to later compete for the post of a teacher at the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Labour clarified that applicants must meet the following conditions: Be an Omani national (male), hold a...
Oman: Major development projects in Al Dhahirah Governorate reviewed
Zawya
·
Muscat: Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, conducted a field visit to Al Dhahirah Governorate, during which he reviewed several vital development projects serving the marketing of fisheries,...
Oman: Tourists flock to Dhofar, fueling local trade and enterprise
Zawya
·
Salalah – Dhofar is witnessing increased commercial activity across its markets and shopping centres during the 2025 khareef season, driven by a surge in visitor numbers. The uptick in tourism is supporting the local economy and strengthening both...
Oman: Dhofar Khareef season sparks commercial boom across markets and tourist hubs
Zawya
·
Muscat: Dhofar Governorate is witnessing a surge in commercial activity across markets and shopping centres during the 2025 Khareef Season, fuelled by a significant influx of visitors drawn to the region’s exceptional climate and scenic beauty....
Oman: Development Bank loan approvals rise 13% in H1 2025
Zawya
·
Development Bank has approved 3,716 loans worth RO 110 million ($286 million) during the first six months of 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting Oman Vision...
Oman Airports sees 2pc rise in passenger traffic
Gulf Daily News Online
·
PASSENGER traffic at Oman’s airports rose 2 per cent year on year in June, driven by infrastructure upgrades, tourism campaigns, and the seasonal draw of Dhofar’s Khareef climate, according to the country’s airport operator, reports Arab News....
Health insurance claims management firm established in Oman
Oman Observer
·
July 27, 2025
The first company specializing in health insurance claims management company, was established today. Green Line Health Insurance Claims Management Company is the first Omani company licensed for this activity, supported by a national vision...