Oman completes 3G network shutdown, achieves 99% 4G and 90% 5G nationwide coverage

MUSCAT – The nationwide project, which began in the third quarter of 2024, was executed in phases, starting in less densely populated areas. The shutdown aimed to enhance the quality of communication services, reallocate frequency bands to more advanced …

Shell Oman welcomes Ali Al Janabi as new Country Chairman

MUSCAT : Al Janabi brings with him nearly three decades of international experience, including 22 years at Shell, where he has held a variety of senior leadership positions across multiple regions and business lines. Al Janabi’s extensive background spans …

Bahrain Gets Digital Boost as Oman Tech Giant Expands Reach

TDT| Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A major tech breakthrough for Bahrain’s consumer market is on the horizon, with the announcement that MHD-ITICS, a leading technology division under Oman’s Mohsin Haider Darwish Group, will expand its Consumer …

Oman’s EA warns against marine pollution after turtle dies entangled in abandoned fishing ropes

Oman accident: Bus crash in Izki Wilayat claims four lives, including three children

From 2028, top earners in Oman will face 5% income tax

Oman is set to introduce a personal income tax as part of its strategy to reduce dependency on hydrocarbon revenues From 2028, a five percent rate will apply to individuals earning over US$109,000 annually, representing the top one percent of earners in …

Oman: 3 children, driver killed after bus flips in collision incident

Foreign Ministers of Oman and Egypt urge Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations

Oman's Foreign Minister joined his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo on Tuesday for meetings about regional tensions following the 12-day  Israel-Iran war.  Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to …

Sayyid Badr highlighted significant progress in economic relations between Oman and Egypt

Cairo — The 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee was held in Cairo this evening at the level of the two countries' foreign ministers. The Omani side was chaired by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister while the Egyptian side …

BIMA launches Oman’s biggest gold raffle with daily prizes

Muscat –Insurance provider BIMA has launched the largest gold raffle campaign in Oman. The campaign offers 365 gold bars to customers. A gold bar will be awarded every day of the year. This initiative follows BIMA’s recent iPhone raffle. It aims to attract …