Oman to showcase diverse tourism offerings at World Travel Market London 2025

MUSCAT – The participation comes as part of the Ministry’s continuous efforts to promote the Sultanate of Oman as a distinctive global tourist destination, highlighting its rich natural diversity, deep-rooted heritage, and authentic culture. The...

Oman participates in World Travel Market expo in London

London: The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the World Travel Market London. The three-day event will be held in London from 4 to 6 November 2025. Through its participation in the World Travel Market (WMT), London, the Ministry of Heritage and...

Oman looks to deepen 50-year partnership with Spain

Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will begin a state visit to Spain on November 3, in a move seen as part of Oman’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships and advance economic and political cooperation. The visit reflects...

Oman's Foreign Minister calls for inclusive regional security at Manama Dialogue 2025

Muscat: At the 21st Regional Security Summit, Manama Dialogue 2025, Oman's Foreign Minister, His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, delivered a powerful address emphasizing the urgent need for inclusive and cooperative...

Bidiyah welcomes winter with bustling tourism season

Bidiyah: The Wilayat of Bidiyah in the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah is currently experiencing a vibrant surge in tourist activity during its winter tourism season, which commenced in October and extends through the end of March annually. The...

Forum aims to enhance economic value of Omani genetic resources

Salalah: Deliberations of the third economic forum on genetic resources commenced on Sunday in Dhofar Governorate. The forum is organised by Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid), affiliated to the Ministry of Higher Education,...

Oman’s maritime saga: A global legacy of peace, culture, and commerce

MUSCAT – For centuries, Oman served as a vital bridge for communication between civilizations—spreading dialogue, peace, and cooperation among peoples across continents. Through these interactions, the Omani people established a bright and...

Oman solidifies position as sustainable tourism leader

The Sultanate of Oman, through initiatives led by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, is aggressively reinforcing its position as one of the Middle East’s leading sustainable tourism destinations. This strategy places environmental protection,...

Oman police bust international drug gang, arrest five Asian nationals

Daijiworld Media Network – Muscat Muscat, Oct 31: In a decisive operation, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have successfully dismantled a cell of an international drug trafficking gang, underscoring the Sultanate’s firm stance against narcotics...

HM's visit to enhance Oman-Spain relations

Muscat: Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Oman & Spain: Strategic relations and new partnerships

Muscat - Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Inside Oman's ambitious tourism transformation

Oman's hospitality sector is entering a new era, with plans to add 9,600 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to a recent market performance report by property consultant Cavendish Maxwell. This expansion will boost the country's existing inventory...

Oman reaffirms commitment to peace, education, and sustainability at UNESCO General Conference

SAMARKAND : The Omani delegation, led by Her Excellency Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education and Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, delivered a powerful address reflecting Oman’s...

Oman and Spain: Growing efforts towards new partnerships

MUSCAT: Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultanate of Oman is committed to leveraging its distinguished international relations to achieve shared interests and uphold the principles of global peace and security....

Escanaba’s Bonifas Arts Center holds annual holiday art fair

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Visitors crowded Escanaba’s Bonifas Arts Center Saturday for its annual Holiday Art Fair. The fair welcomed 30 vendors and one of its largest turnouts. Gallery Director Kate Oman says the fair is a way to show the...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel introduce private Van Tours for flexible small-group holidays

Image credit - iStock-1296817291Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its group company SOTC Travel, have jointly launched Van Tours, an innovative travel product designed to cater to India’s growing...

Kerala must tap massive non-resident cluster to boost medical value travel business: Experts

K. Saravana Kumar, Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai speaking at the valedictory function of Kerala Health Tourism and Global Ayurveda Summit and Expo. Kerala has enormous opportunity in boosting medical and tourism revenue through medical...

Omani Foreign Minister says Israel, not Iran, is prime source of insecurity in region

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi on Saturday described Israel, rather than Iran, as the principal source of regional instability, and encouraged fellow Gulf countries to engage with Tehran rather than isolate it. Mr Al Busaidi said the five...

Innovative dome project eyes Oman as hub for gaming and creative industries

MUSCAT: A pioneering architectural concept combining geodesic domes with digital creativity is set to make its debut in Oman, as a team of Iranian engineers behind the Hemiball initiative plan to bring their futuristic designs to Muscat and...

Oman Royal Police dismantle major international drug trafficking network

Oman Police arrested five Asian nationals linked to international drug smuggling, domestic distribution, and re-export/Image: X ROP video screenshot In a decisive operation, Oman’s Royal Police have dismantled a cell of an international drug gang,...