UAE and Oman sign an agreement for daily Abu Dhabi–Sohar freight rail, handling 193,200 TEUs annually/Representative Image A major step toward regional connectivity and sustainable logistics has been announced, as Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, developer of the first cross-border railway network between the UAE and Oman, have signed a […]
UAE will face Qatar on October 14, 2025, needing only a draw to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup/ Image: X With a dramatic win over Oman, the UAE take a vital step toward a long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup. The result not only cements their position at the top of […]
The UAE confirmed Uranus Star is absent from major retailers, no import permits were issued, and urged immediate disposal/ Representative Image Following the deaths of two individuals in Oman linked to contaminated bottled water from the Iranian brand Uranus Star, the UAE has moved quickly to block the product’s entry and trade within its borders, […]
Oman signs cooperation agreement with Japan to transform Al Najd region Oman and Japan’s Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a technical cooperation agreement to prepare and implement a master plan for developing the Al Najd area in Dhofar Governorate, aiming to turn the region’s water resources and fertile plains into a strategic agricultural and […]
Oman’s newest UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Sirrin (Al Sireen) aren’t just conservation landmarks, they’re also eco-tourism destinations Oman has won formal inclusion of Al Jabal Al Akhdar Biosphere Reserve and Sirrin (Al Sireen) Biosphere Reserve into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a decision announced during the 5th […]
Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]
Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]
Pakistan began their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a clinical 93-run victory over Oman, as Mohammad Haris quickfired fifty runs off just 43 deliveries at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. He was supported by Sahibzada Farhan who scored 29 runs in 19 deliveries, and helped took his team to a total of 160/7 in […]
Oman’s Ministry opens Hajj 2026 registration September 23–October 8; applicants register online, selection based on Saudi quota, notified via SMS/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman has announced that Hajj registration for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season will open from September 23 to October 8. Eligible applicants must register electronically, with […]
Oman has declared Sunday, September 7 a paid public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, giving employees a three-day weekend/Representative Image Oman has officially declared Sunday, September 7, 2025, as a public holiday for both government and private sector employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). With the holiday falling right after the regular […]
