PLD Space expands global launch capacity with their 2nd spaceport—Etlaq in Oman

PLD Space recently announced that the Etlaq spaceport in Oman will be its second global launch base for the MIURA launch vehicle family—this infrastructure joins the company’s Launch Complex at the CSG (Kourou, French Guiana), owned by CNES and ESA, …

Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co Unveils the New GMC Yukon in Oman

Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co., the official dealer of GMC in Oman, announced the launch of the new GMC Yukon at an exclusive event held at Sheraton Hotel, Muscat. The event brought together executives, media representatives, and esteemed dignitaries, …

Oman announces Eid holidays for public, private sectors

Oman marks World Metrological Day

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman marked the World Meteorological Day which falls on 23 March every year. This year’s World Metrological Day is themed “Closing the early warning gap together”. It aims to contribute to minimizing the effects resulting from …

World Meteorological Day: Oman's Early Warning for All initiative

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is celebrating World Meteorological Day today to commemorate the anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization Convention that was formed in 1950. This year's …

Oman continues its firm support to the Arab League

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, along with the Arab countries, celebrates the 80th anniversary of the founding of the League of Arab States. Since joining the League in 1971, the Sultanate of Oman continues its firm approach in matters that enhances joint …

Oman celebrates World Water Day

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is celebrating the World Water Day, which falls on March 22 every year, under the theme: ‘Preserving Glaciers.’ Zahir bin Khalid al Sulaimani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Water Association, emphasised the …

Oman enhances vet waste management with Beah

MUSCAT: In a strategic move to enhance environmental sustainability and ensure the safe management of hazardous waste, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (Beah) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water …

Oman joins global community in observing World Meteorological Day

MUSCAT : This year’s theme, ‘Closing the early warning gap together’, focuses on mitigating the impacts of tropical cyclones, severe storms, and floods. World Meteorological Day commemorates the entry into force of the World Meteorological Organization ( …

World Happiness Report: Oman ranks 4th in Arab World

Muscat: The World Happiness Report for 2025 has been released and the Sultanate of Oman has been ranked 52nd with a score of 6.147 out of 10, placing it fourth in the Arab World. The report is based on a three-year average of each population's quality …