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International Series experience is key as Sampson books first major spot through Open Qualifying
Chinese rising star Sampson Zheng credited The International Series for sharpening his game after securing a sensational runner-up finish at Final Qualifying and a coveted spot in The Open Championship this year. The 23-year-old booked his...

CAA issues caution for thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds across Oman
Muscat: According to the forecast issued by the Directorate General of Meteorology at the CAA, various regions, including the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah, and North and South Al Sharqiyah, are...

His Majesty the Sultan sends national day greetings to leaders of Algeria, Venezuela, and Cape Verde
Muscat: In a cable addressed to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, His Majesty congratulated the Algerian leader on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Majesty wished President Tebboune...

Shabab Oman II docks in the French city of Le Havre
Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel “Shabab Oman II” docked at the Port of Le Havre in the French city of Le Havre as part of its tenth stop on its seventh international voyage. The journey embodies the ship’s mission to spread messages of...

Pakistan and Oman launch ferry link plans
The ferry link, alongside other marine-related developments, were brought to attention during a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. The discussions were held between Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs,...

World News | Iran Reopens Airspace to Domestic, International Flights
Tehran [Iran], July 4 (ANI): Iran on Friday announced that it has reopened its airspace that it had shut down on June 13 due to the war with Israel, state media reported. "The Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, along with airports in the north,...

Iran Resumes Domestic and International Flights as Airspace Reopens
Iran on Friday announced that it has reopened its airspace that it had shut down on June 13 due to the war with Israel, state media reported. “The Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, along with airports in the north, east, west, and south of the...

Bulgarian President to Present Omani Foreign Minister with Head of State's Honorary Sign
President Rumen Radev will present the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, with the Bulgarian head of State's Honorary Sign here on Friday. The Omani Foreign Minister is paying an official visit...

Iran reopens airspace to domestic, international flights
Tehran: Iran on Friday announced that it has reopened its airspace that it had shut down on June 13 due to the war with Israel, state media reported. "The Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, along with airports in the north, east, west, and south...

Ferry service between Pakistan and Oman on the cards to promote tourism
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Oman have discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during a...

Oman urges global action for Palestinian rights
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...

Shabab Oman II docks in France, showcasing Oman’s maritime legacy on European voyage
PARIS: The vessel sailed in from Plymouth, UK, as part of a broader mission to promote Omani culture and maritime heritage across 15 countries. Upon docking at Le Havre, Shabab Oman II received a warm welcome from His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed...

Oman Hockey begins campaign at Cairo
MUSCAT, JULY 3 The Oman national hockey team kicks off its participation in the International Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Egypt from July 4 to 10. The tournament features three participating nations: Egypt, Croatia, and...

Oman, Russia discussing joint investments in food security
DUBAI, July 3. /TASS/. Oman and Russia are negotiating the launch of joint investment projects to enhance food security, as well as develop agriculture projects and water resources in the sultanate, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agricultural,...

US and Iran to resume nuclear talks next week, provided Trump refrains from military action during negotiations
The United States and Iran are expected to resume stalled nuclear talks in Oslo next week, in what would be the first formal engagement between the two sides since Israel’s 12-day war with Iran and the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites....

Oman’s Foreign Minister to Receive Bulgarian President’s Badge of Honour
The Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, will receive the Badge of Honour of the President of Bulgaria on Friday, July 4, for his decisive role in the release of Bulgarian sailors from the Galaxy Leader ship in January and...

Oman, Bulgaria discuss ways to enhance ties
SOFIA: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria on Thursday held a round of official talks in the city of Sofia, with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign...

Oman, UK vow to boost military cooperation
MUSCAT: Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani, Minister of the Royal Office, on Thursday received in his office Maj Gen James Martin of the United Kingdom and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of...

Oman hosts virtual meet for UN Environment Assembly
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya,...

Oman hosts virtual preparatory meeting for 7th Session of UN Environment Assembly
MUSCAT, 3rd July, 2025 (WAM) - The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take...