Temperatures soar to 48°C in Oman; health warnings issued

Muscat: Nizwa and Adam stations in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has recorded the highest temperature in the Sultanate of Oman which 48 degrees Celsius.  According to Oman Meteorology, Nizwa and Adam stations recorded a temperature rise of 48 degrees Celsius, …

Flight from South China's Guangzhou to Doha diverts Oman due to security incident

Tehran launches missiles toward a US air base in Qatar on June 23, 2025 local time in response to US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Photo: Screenshot of Bloomberg's video  The Monday flight CZ333 from South China’s Guangzhou to Doha was disrupted …

Sisi urges de-escalation between Israel and Iran in phone call with Oman’s sultan

CAIRO, June 22 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday stressed the importance of halting the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran, warning of the serious consequences that could result from a broader regional conflict and reiterating the …

Oman to tax top earners: Rest of GCC to follow?

Key facts about Oman’s tax rollout According to Oman’s official government gazette and details released by the Ministry of Economy: The 5% tax applies only to individuals earning above OMR 42,000 per year Deductions and exemptions apply for costs like …

Oman Air resumes services after Gulf airspace reopens

On Monday night, The airline suspended flights to several key Gulf destinations — including Manama, Dubai, Doha, and Kuwait — citing escalating regional developments that prompted aviation authorities to restrict air traffic across parts of the Middle East …

Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Oman’s Ministry of Commerce strengthen bilateral ties

The Competition Department at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a coordination meeting with the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Centre at Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion.   The meeting marked a …

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Oman oil price drops $6.99

Oman Air confirms resumption of normal operations

Muscat: Oman Air has confirmed that its flight schedule has returned to normal operations following the disruptions caused by cancellations last night. The airline stated that only minor delays remain and thanked guests for their patience and understanding …

Oman: Ahli Bank halts merger talks, revives $129mln capital plan

MUSCAT: Ahli Bank SAOG has announced the postponement of its proposed merger with Sohar International Bank SAOG due to a lack of necessary regulatory approvals, the lender disclosed in a market statement on Sunday. The Board of Directors of Ahli Bank …