Sri Lanka Steps Up Anti-Money Laundering Fight with Oman Pact and Global Collaborations

In a significant move to strengthen its capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-Sri Lanka) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Center for Financial …

Oman claim tough win over Bahrain

FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN fell to a tough 0-1 defeat to their counterparts from Oman last night in their opening match of a four-nation under-23 tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The kingdom’s Olympic football team conceded the game’s decisive goal to Oman’s …

Kuwait begins West Asia Volleyball Championship title quest against Oman

Players gear up for their opener against Oman. MANAMA, July 17: Kuwait’s national volleyball team will begin its campaign in the inaugural West Asia Championship on Saturday, with a Group B match against Oman at 3:00 pm. The tournament is being held at Isa …

Oman: Man arrested for murder; legal proceedings underway

OQ investments boost Oman’s fuel storage capacity

Major investments by OQ – the integrated energy group of Oman – in the country’s fuel storage infrastructure are poised to strengthen its pivotal role in strategic fuel logistics, according to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Last year, the state-owned …

Oman receives positive rating in tax transparency

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been rated "largely compliant" with international standards in the field of transparency and exchange of tax information. This positive rating reflects the remarkable progress it has made in enhancing the …

Rains revive natural sites in northern parts of Oman

TEXT & PHOTO BY YAHYA AL SALMANI The recent rains have increased water flow in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Unexpectedly large amounts of water fell in governorates like Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahirah and Al Sharqiyah North. Despite …

The Tradition of Beekeeping in Oman

Across Oman’s rugged landscapes, a skilled yet vital tradition continues to thrive — one that hums gently through oases, mountain terraces, and acacia-dotted wadis: beekeeping. As the worldmarked World Bee Day earlier this year, Oman’s story was one of …

Oman to battle Qatar and UAE in Asian Qualifiers

MUSCAT, JULY 17 Oman will face the hosts Qatar and UAE teams in Group A to realise their historical dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2026 after the draw of AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoffs draw was made at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur …

Oman clinch semifinal spot in West Asia tournament

MUSCAT, JULY 17 The Oman national wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the semifinals (Golden Square) of the West Asia Paralympic Clubs Championship, currently being held in Amman, Jordan, from July 13 to 19, 2025. The tournament is organised under …