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Published on Apr 21, 2025

Oman Ministry distributes over 69,000 plots, housing units in three years

Muscat: More than 69,000 plots of land and housing units were distributed during the period from 2021 to 2024, His Excellency Dr.Khalfan Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning said. The Shura Council hosted His Excellency the Minister of …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotel revenues increase 12.7% to $153mln

Muscat – Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotels posted revenues of RO59mn in 2025 till the end of February, marking a 12.7% increase from RO52mn during the same period last year, according to figures released by National Centre for Statistics and Information. The …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Is Oman in the Middle East safe for female travellers?

My trip coincides with Ramadan, however, the holy month experience enhances it and furthers my understanding of a region that is much maligned. A couple of friends pointedly advise that “the Middle East isn’t safe” when I mention our plans to travel. Sure, …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

FIA World Endurance Championship: Oman’s Ahmad Al Harthy celebrates first podium finish of 2025

IMOLA: FIA World Endurance Championship driver Ahmad Al Harthy celebrated his first podium finish of the 2025 campaign at Imola in Italy on Sunday, 20th April, as the Omani and team-mates Valentino Rossi and Kelvin van der Linde just missed LMGT3 victory …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Minister reviews housing loan programme and impact of transfer to Oman Housing Bank

Muscat – Responding to queries from Majlis A’Shura members at the ongoing session, His Excellency Dr. Al Shuaili stated that the decision to review the programme and explore its transfer was made during a Cabinet meeting, with coordination underway between …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Real estate transactions in Oman exceed RO 10 billion; licences attract RO 500 million in investments

Muscat – Addressing the Shura Council’s session on housing and urban development, the Minister revealed a significant surge in real estate activity, with 375,132 transactions, encompassing sales, mortgages, and exchanges, valued at over RO 10 billion …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Oman Air and Visit Oman launch stopover programme; showcase Oman as 'a must-stop travel destination'

Muscat: Oman Air and Visit Oman, the digitally native travel booking gateway of the Sultanate, have officially opened bookings for their joint Stopover programme, unlocking a seamless new way for travellers to explore the beauty of Oman as part of their …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Oman step up WCL 2 preparations with series against Kerala at home

MUSCAT: In an effort to provide Oman players quality games that will serve as ideal tune-up to the tri-nation series of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 (2024/27) in the USA next month (May 17-27), Oman Cricket will host the Kerala state …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

HM the Sultan leaves Oman for the Russian Federation

Muscat : His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has left the Sultanate of Oman for the Russian Federation on a two-day state visit. Oman News Agency (ONA), said in a statement :"His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik departs the country for the friendly …

Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Royal Oman Police arrests three for attempting to smuggle over 95kg illegal drugs

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government