Look: Oman's Giant Sinkholes Draw Tourists Authorities Put Warning Signs

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Shrouded in fog in the lush mountains of southern Oman, a giant chasm plunges into the landscape, echoing with mysterious sounds that have spawned myths and legends among nearby tribes. This enormous sinkhole is one of four...

Oman: $319mln sewage and water works underway in Bausher

Muscat – Nama Water Services is pressing ahead with major infrastructure projects across Oman to expand wastewater networks, build trea-tment plants, and improve pumping and treated water systems. One of the largest initiatives under way is in...

Oman: $7.7mln Quriyat fishing port upgrade 83% complete

Muscat – Construction of a marine wharf development project at Quriyat fishing port is 83% complete, according to Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. Costing more than RO2.97mn, the project is part of efforts to modernise...

Oman: Hotel revenues rise 18.2% to $366mln in H1 2025

Muscat – Revenues from three- to five-star hotels in Oman grew 18.2% to RO141.21mn by the end of June 2025, compared to RO119.50mn in the same period of 2024, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Guests rose 9.2%...

Oman Through the Window of Salalah: A Persian book on Dhofar’s nature, history

Tehran: The Iranian publishing house "Ishtar" in Tehran has recently released a new book titled “Oman Through the Window of Salalah," which explores the tourism, culture, and history of Dhofar Governorate. Authored by Iranian writer Hossein Molla...

Shabab Oman II docks in Cuxhaven on global voyage

CUXHAVEN: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) vessel Shabab Oman II arrived on Monday at the Port of Cuxhaven, Germany, as part of its international voyage 'Glories of the Seas'. This marks the vessel’s seventh international voyage, carrying its noble...

Central Bank of Oman denies issuing new RO 100 banknote

MUSCAT – “In light of the circulating information on the issuance of a new OMR 100 banknote, the Central Bank of Oman would like to point out that the information circulating is false and inaccurate. It confirms that the only valid denominations...

South Sharqiyah signs relief fund agreement with Oman India Fertiliser Company

MUSCAT – The agreement seeks to boost the operational efficiency of relief mechanisms by enhancing institutional and community resilience, developing critical infrastructure and services, and building national competencies in risk management. It...

Oman’s SAI launches training programme to enhance skills and expertise in government asset auditing

MUSCAT – Held from August 10 to 12 at the Authority’s headquarters, the programme is part of the first professional development package focused on compliance and financial oversight. More than 30 participants from the Institution and various...

Oman’s Health Ministry issues guidelines on safe school bags ahead of new academic year

Oman appoints Meridian Engineering Consultancy for Khor Grama marine tourism project

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has awarded Meridian Engineering Consultancy the design and supervision contract for the Khor Grama development project, located 22 kilometres east of Sur in Ash Sharqiyah...

Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 years

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced new validity options and fee structures for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards, aimed at making renewals more flexible and efficient. Under this decision, issued by Lieutenant...

Oman introduces 1-3 year residence cards for expats, extends Omani ID validity to 10 yrs

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has unveiled significant updates to the validity periods and fee structures for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards. These changes aim to enhance flexibility and simplify the renewal process for...

Heavy rains lash northern Oman, bring temperatures down

In 2007, Cyclone Gonu claimed 49 lives, which was followed by Cyclone Phet in 2010 that claimed 24 lives, Cyclone Mekunu that ravaged the southern parts of Oman in 2018, left seven people dead and Shaheen which claimed more than 15 lives in 2022.

Iran seizes tanker in Gulf of Oman, detains 17 foreign crew members

The vessel, identified as Phoenix and sailing under the flag of a third country --Cook Islands -- was intercepted in Iran’s exclusive waters near Jask, said Ahmadali Goudarzi, commander of the border guards. He said the operation was carried out...

Oman Academy honours outstanding students in the General Education Diploma

MUSCAT: On the morning of Saturday, August 9, 2025, Oman Academy, an educational platform, held a joyful ceremony to honor outstanding students enrolled in the platform. The event took place at the Kempinski Hotel – Al Mouj – Muscat, under the...

Oman: Salalah Free Zone sees investment worth $486mln in H1, 2025

Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) – Part of Asyad Group – has reported a performance in the first half of 2025, attracting six new projects with a total investment value exceeding RO187 million. This brings the zone’s cumulative investments to RO4.9 billion...

IFC loans $250 million for Oman polysilicon project

The investment package features a $200 million loan for the implementation of the project and a $50 million preferred equity investment. The approval is said to have been opposed by several members of IFC’s board of executive directors. August 11,...

Oman: SMEs showcase products at Jabal Akhdar

Jabal Akhdar: The Jabal Akhdar Festival 2025, which is taking place in Saiq, is drawing a huge crowd of tourists. The event which started on July 15 will continue until August 30. A number of small and medium enterprises have come up with stalls...

Oman: Fitch affirms EDO at ‘BB+’ with positive outlook

MUSCAT: Leading international credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Default Rating (IDR) of Energy Development Oman SAOC (EDO) — the wholly government-owned energy sector holding company — at 'BB+' with a Positive...