Oman Air joins Oneworld alliance, expands reach and benefits

Muscat – In a strategic move set to boost inbound tourism, Oman Air has officially joined the Oneworld alliance, becoming its 15th full member. Its inclusion in one of the world’s most prestigious airline networks positions Oman as a more...

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance, launches Amsterdam route

Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld alliance, becoming the global airline group’s 15th full member and further strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The move coincides with the launch of Oman Air’s new nonstop service between...

ICANN moves conference from Oman to Dublin due to Middle East conflict

Potential for more airspace closures and travel delays push ICANN to relocate October meeting. ICANN announced today that it has moved its Annual General Meeting from Muscat, Oman to Dublin, Ireland. The move comes after tensions have ratcheted up...

Oman Air Joins Oneworld: What It Means for Your Miles and Lounge Access

The Middle East just gained a stronger voice in global aviation. On July 1, Oman Air officially became the 15th full member of the Oneworld Alliance, marking a pivotal step for both the Muscat-based airline and the alliance itself. With this move,...

Oman Air set to launch direct flights to Amsterdam from July 1

MUSCAT: National airline Oman Air will launch a direct flight service between Muscat and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The new Muscat-Amsterdam service will initially operate four times per week, catering to both...

‘Ghost plume' found beneath Oman harmless

The huge column of hot rock, known as a mantle plume or a 'ghost plume', which rises from deep inside the earth beneath Eastern Oman, has been identified by experts as harmless, not causing any volcanoes or obvious signs on the surface like other...

Oman Air joins the Oneworld airline alliance

Oman Air today joins the Oneworld alliance as its 15th member, following in the footsteps of Fiji Airways and with Hawaiian Airlines expected to follow in 2026. Oman Air is the flag carrier of Gulf state Oman, which sits just below the UAE and...

dusitD2 Naseem Resort welcomes travellers to experience mountain mist and adventure

Muscat: As the Khareef season transforms Oman’s south into a lush green oasis, dusitD2 Naseem Resort, Al Jabal Al Akhdar invites road trippers en route to Salalah to experience a high-altitude retreat complete with cool weather, gracious service,...

Middle East tourism set to hit USD 350 billion by 2030

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is actively transforming its tourism sector through Vision 2030 by investing in heritage, entertainment and hospitality projects. Consequently, landmark developments like NEOM and the Red Sea Project attract luxury...

Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; June 30, 2025

The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 749.5 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Monday, June 30. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 740.5 and Rs 749.5, respectively. The exchange rates for Omani...

Oman Air becomes 15th Onewold Alliance member

Muscat - Oneworld on Monday welcomed Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocks new opportunities for global travel. "We are...

Oman Air becomes global alliance oneworld’s 15th member airline

On June 30, 2025, Oman Air became the 15th member airline of the oneworld global airline alliance. The Middle Eastern carrier joins the alliance with the aim of ‘strengthening the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocking new...

Oman Tourism to host exclusive webinar showcasing new trade opportunities and experiences on 2 July

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

Omar Air has joined oneworld alliance as its 15th member airline, strengthening the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocking new opportunities for global travel. “We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family,” oneworld...

Oman: Over 111kms of road projects ongoing in Al Dhahirah

Ibri: Al Dhahirah Municipality is carrying out a number of construction works on internal road projects in the wilayats, as part of the general plan for service, development and beautification projects undertaken by the municipality during the...

Oman: Bus service from Dubai, Riyadh to Salalah for Khareef

Muscat: The private scheduled bus operator, Al Khanjry, will operate services from Riyadh and Dubai to Salalah during Khareef from July 5. Tickets will cost AED350 for a return ticket from Dubai, while the one-way fare will be AED200. And from...

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance, unlocking hundreds of new connections and all-new loyalty benefits across the world

MUSCAT: Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld® alliance as its 15th member airline, creating significant new benefits for its guests and elevating Oman’s position on the global map. After a more than two-year integration journey, Oman Air...

Handbag imports surge in Oman

Omani women drive a surge in handbag imports as lifestyles and spending habits evolve in the Sultanate of Oman Oman recorded a sharp rise in women’s handbag imports in 2024, with the total value reaching RO 9.5mn – a 37% increase over the previous...

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest Foreign Office advice as wildfires rage in Izmir

Flames rise from a forest after a wildfire broke out in Izmir, Turkey on June 29, 2025 (Picture: Anadolu) Blazing wildfires have sparked travel chaos in Turkey, days after flights were cancelled and airspace was closed across the Middle East...

New Member: What Oman Air Will Bring To The oneworld Alliance

In a move that has been some three years in the making, Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld alliance to become the group's 15th member. The Omani flag carrier's entry into the conglomerate unlocks a key Middle Eastern hub in the form of...