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News Oman: Dhofar University to hold sustainability week

Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026
Dhofar University to hold sustainability week
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187481/oman/dhofar-university-to-hold-sustainability-week

SALALAH: The College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) at Dhofar University, in collaboration with the Dhofar University Centre for...

News Oman: Oman says no group has claimed latest attacks on country, investigation ongoing

Published on: Saturday 28 March 2026
Oman says no group has claimed latest attacks on country, investigation ongoing
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/oman-says-no-group-has-claimed-latest-attacks-on-country-investigation-ongoing/3883635

Foreign Ministry says Oman remains committed to its long-standing policy of ‘active neutrality,’ calling for peace, security, stability for all countries in region - Anadolu Ajansı ...

News Oman: Rains in most governorates of Oman

Published on: Thursday 26 March 2026
Rains in most governorates of Oman
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186784/oman/weather/rains-in-most-governorates-of-oman

Muscat: As a result of weather conditions, several governorates experienced outages in electricity, telecommunications, water, and sanitation...

News Oman: Heavy rains expected in South al Batinah, Muscat by noon

Published on: Monday 23 March 2026
Heavy rains expected in South al Batinah, Muscat by noon
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186594/oman/weather/heavy-rains-expected-in-south-al-batinah-muscat-by-noon

Muscat: Thunderstorms due to the impact of the low-pressure system will continue to affect the coastal areas of South al Batinah in the next two to...

News Oman: Woman swept away as heavy rains hit Oman

Published on: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Woman swept away as heavy rains hit Oman
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186651/oman/woman-swept-away-as-heavy-rains-hit-oman

The search sector of the National Emergency Management Committee said that a citizen was swept away in the Wilayat of Khasab in Musandam Governorate...

News Oman: Six killed as heavy rains lash Oman

Published on: Monday 23 March 2026
Six killed as heavy rains lash Oman
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/six-killed-as-heavy-rains-lash-oman/ar-AA1Zh7np

Heavy rains and flash floods sweeping across several Omani governorates have claimed six lives, with authorities continuing rescue operations and urging citizens and residents to remain cautious amid unstable weather conditions.Read More: ROP Issues Safety Guidelines as Heavy Rain Continues The fata

News Oman: Al Batinah South Governorate sees 7.4% rise in commercial activity

Published on: Sunday 15 March 2026
Al Batinah South Governorate sees 7.4% rise in commercial activity
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186185/oman/al-batinah-south-governorate-sees-74-rise-in-commercial-activity

AL RUSTAQ: The number of commercial registers in Al Batinah South Governorate rose by 7.4 per cent to 3,396 during 2025, compared to 3,163 registers...

News Oman: Ramadhan lectures highlight faithin Batinah South

Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026
Ramadhan lectures highlight faithin Batinah South
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185732/oman/ramadhan-lectures-highlight-faithin-batinah-south

AL RUSTAQ: Religious lectures were held at several mosques across the wilayats of Al Batinah South Governorate, organised by the Department of...

News Oman: Two Drones Crash in Sohar, Oman; Two Expats Killed

Published on: Thursday 12 March 2026
Two Drones Crash in Sohar, Oman; Two Expats Killed
News source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/two-drones-crash-in-sohar-oman-two-expats-killed/

Two drones crashed in the Sohar area on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two expatriates and injuries to several others, according to a ...

News Oman: Oman Airports Remain Fully Operational

Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026
Oman Airports Remain Fully Operational
News source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/oman-airports-remain-fully-operational/

Oman Airports has confirmed that the country’s main airport remains fully operational despite ongoing regional air travel disruptions. In a ...

News Oman: Petronas signs concession agreement for Block 18 offshore Oman

Published on: Friday 13 February 2026
Petronas signs concession agreement for Block 18 offshore Oman
News source: https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/news/55357503/petronas-signs-concession-agreement-for-block-18-offshore-oman

PCOVL assumes operatorship of Oman’s Block 18, partnering with OQ Exploration and Production Batinah Offshore LLC.

News Oman: Al Batinah South unveils agri-food investment drive

Published on: Sunday 22 February 2026
Al Batinah South unveils agri-food investment drive
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184840/business/economy/al-batinah-south-unveils-agri-food-investment-drive

AL MUSANNAH: The Al Batinah South Governorate has opened more than 15 new investment opportunities in the agricultural and food sectors, reinforcing...

News Oman: OAA to run new Baja as FIA Candidate event in March

Published on: Wednesday 25 February 2026
OAA to run new Baja as FIA Candidate event in March
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185077/sports/motor-sports/oaa-to-run-new-baja-as-fia-candidate-event-in-march

The Oman Automobile Association (OAA) is putting the finishing touches to the new Oman International Baja, which will run as an official FIA Candidate...

News Oman: Al Buraimi surpasses food-security targets; investment reaches RO 62 million

Published on: Monday 09 February 2026
Al Buraimi surpasses food-security targets; investment reaches RO 62 million
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184183/business/al-buraimi-surpasses-food-security-targets-investment-reaches-ro-62-million

MUSCAT: Al Buraimi Governorate has moved beyond its planned targets for food-security projects, with current investment in the sector standing at RO...

News Oman: Boost for Oman’s offshore ambitions with Petronas Block 18 pact

Published on: Saturday 14 February 2026
Boost for Oman’s offshore ambitions with Petronas Block 18 pact
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184457/business/boost-for-omans-offshore-ambitions-with-petronas-block-18-pact

MUSCAT: Last week’s landmark concession agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petronas to...

News Oman: Al Batinah North emerges as key tourism hub

Published on: Monday 16 February 2026
Al Batinah North emerges as key tourism hub
News source: https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184531/oman/al-batinah-north-emerges-as-key-tourism-hub

SUHAR: Al Batinah North Governorate continues to strengthen its position as one of Oman’s most promising winter tourism destinations, drawing large...

News Oman: North Batinah hosts forum to boost governance, efficiency

Published on: Sunday 25 January 2026
North Batinah hosts forum to boost governance, efficiency
News source: https://www.muscatdaily.com/2026/01/25/north-batinah-hosts-forum-to-boost-governance-efficiency/

North Batinah hosts a financial forum in Suhar to strengthen governance, efficiency and public financial management.

News Oman: QPC takes part in Oman forum

Published on: Sunday 25 January 2026
QPC takes part in Oman forum
News source: https://www.gulf-times.com/article/719278/qatar/qpc-takes-part-in-oman-forum

The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) has taken part in the Economic Journalist Forum, hosted by the Al Batinah North Governorate in Oman, on January 21-22, as par ...