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2 Dead In Oman: Uranus Star Bottled Water Contains Amphetamine
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) After two people died from drinking 'Uranus Star' bottled water, a brand from Iran, Oman authorities issued a public warning, and recalled the product. The available quantities were seized, and laboratory testing of samples...

Royal Opera House Muscat opens its new season with the opera ‘Sinbad: The Omani Sailor’
Muscat: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has opened its new 2025/2026 season with the world-class opera "Sinbad: The Omani Sailor," which reimagines one of the voyages of the legendary Omani adventurer. The production is produced by the ROHM in...
Middle East Crude-Dubai rises from 22-month low; Murban, Oman steady
Middle East crude benchmark spot premium of Dubai increased on Friday, after plunging to a 22-month low in the previous session, while those of Oman and Murban were little changed. On a weekly basis, Oman and Dubai posted sharp falls as pressure...

Business News | Ramky Infrastructure Limited Announces Key Top Leadership Appointments to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Governance
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 4: Ramky Infrastructure Limited, one of India's leading sustainable infrastructure development companies, announced significant changes in its top leadership team, effective October 1, 2025. The Board of...

No Malaysians on Marinette vessel intercepted by Israeli military
SEPANG: The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre confirmed no Malaysians were aboard the final Global Sumud Flotilla mission ship Marinette when Israeli forces intercepted it at 3.30 pm Malaysian time. SNCC director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul...

Lawyer Ayuba James claims Chakwera goofed on international diplomacy
Lawyer Silvester Ayuba James, has claimed that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government goofed a big time on international diplomatic strategy a development which earned him not to be trusted within and outside...

Kuwait, Oman call for safety of all on board Gaza flotilla
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during the protest on the Milan's highway against the interception by Israeli army of the Global Sumud Flotilla Friday. Kuwait has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces for intercepting the Global...
Oman To Build Sultanate’s First 3D Printed Mosque
Oman’s Dhofar Governorate has signed an agreement to build the country’s first mosque using 3D printing technology, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The mosque will be constructed by Innotech Oman, a pioneer in 3D printing for construction, in...

Oman: Dhofar to build first mosque using 3D-print tech
An agreement was signed today in Dhofar Governorate to implement a project for the construction of Al Khair Mosque using 3D printing technology. The project, which will be part of the waterfront development plan in Al Dahariz, Wilayat of Salalah,...

Oman strengthens global environmental ties ahead of landmark climate summits
Lima: On the sidelines of the Ministerial Forum of Environment Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean, Dr. Al Amri met with His Excellency Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change of Jamaica, to exchange expertise...

Wave of anger & widespread international condemnation of Israeli entity's piracy against Steadfastness Flotilla
Wave of anger & widespread international condemnation of Israeli entity's piracy against Steadfastness Flotilla Sana'a - Saba - The early hours of last night and today, Thursday, witnessed a wave of widespread Palestinian and international anger...

From dune peaks to the blue ocean, kayaker's 3,000km voyage around Oman
A British explorer will go on a two-month kayaking expedition along the coast of Oman, to uncover the secrets of whale life along the fast-changing peninsula. Mark Evans, a former geography schoolteacher who has lived in Oman for 22 years, will...

Oman Human Rights Commission condemns attack on “Global Freedom Flotilla”
Muscat: Oman Human Rights Commission expresses deep concern over the attack on the “Global Freedom Flotilla” in international waters and the arrest of its participants by Israeli authorities. This act constitutes a violation of the United Nations...

Oman step up training sessions with 4 days for Qatar clash
MUSCAT: The Red Warriors began the second and last phase of their preparation camp on Thursday for the decisive AFC Asian Qualifiers — Road to 2026 — with a gym session before taking to the pitch at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Friday for their...

Oman Vision 2040: Quantum AI leads the future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essentially a simulation of human intelligence that can process data and improve over time. Both Quantum Computing and AI, also known as Quantum Machine Learning (QML), aim to redefine the future of intelligent...

Oman affirms concern for safety of its citizens in Global Sumud Flotilla
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman affirmed that it is following closely the situation of the Omani citizens participating in the Global Humanitarian Convoy 'Al Sumud', and reaffirmed its concern for their safety in preparation for their safe return...

Omani-Saudi joint military exercise begins
Riyadh: The Omani-Saudi joint exercise "Sky Swords 2025" kicked off on Thursday, with the participation of aircraft from the Royal Air Force of Oman and the Royal Saudi Air Force at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector of the Kingdom of...
Two Die In Oman After Drinking Contaminated Iranian Bottled Water
An Omani man and an expatriate woman died after consuming contaminated bottled water imported from Iran under the brand name Uranus Star in the Wilayat of Suwaiq, the Royal Oman Police said on Wednesday. The expatriate woman died on Monday, while...

Oman to build Sultanate's first 3D printed mosque
Dr. Al Ghassani said the project embodies the governorate’s vision to create innovative urban spaces that reflect Islamic identity while embracing sustainability. “This mosque will stand outas a spiritual, architectural, and cultural landmark...

Oman requires compliance officers to strengthen anti-money laundering efforts
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) in Oman has directed all licensed establishments in the precious metals and precious stones trade to appoint a compliance officer responsible for ensuring adherence to the...