Oman maintains fiscal discipline in Q1 amidst lower oil revenue

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman posted a fiscal deficit of RO 136 million in the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating continued government commitment to prudent financial management and strategic investments, even amidst a drop in hydrocarbon revenue and …

First day of Eid Al Adha announced in Oman

“The crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah 1446 AH has been sighted. Accordingly, tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, and Friday, June 6, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha,” the ONA said on X (formerly Twitter).

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighted in Oman, Bakrid date

Oman announces Eid-ul-Adha 2025 dates and it’s a long weekend to celebrate However, here is the cherry on top: since the first day of Eid-ul-Adha falls on a Friday (June 06), an extra compensatory day has been added. That means Monday, June 09, 2025 will …

Iran thanks Oman for active role in indirect nuclear talks

President Pezeshkian made the comments in a meeting with  "Haitham bin Tariq Al Said", Sultan of Oman in Muscat on Tuesday.  Stating that Iran and Oman have shared potential that they can use for the welfare and progress of each other and other …

Value of fish landed in Oman reaches OMR159,726

Muscat: The total value of fish landed from various fishing activities (artisanal, coastal, and commercial) in the Sultanate of Oman reached approximately OMR159,726 by the end of March 2025, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, …

Iraq President receives letter from Sultan of Oman on bilateral relations

Baghdad: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid on Tuesday received a letter from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, on bilateral relations. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received the letter during a meeting with Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy …

Oman's Sultan, Iranian President hold talks on regional developments

Muscat: Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held, in Muscat on Tuesday, an expanded formal session of deliberations. Both sides exchanged their viewpoints pertaining to the current developments in the region and …

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Oman to set up new state-owned firm to manage mineral resources and exports

Muscat – Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals on Tuesday issued a decision to establish a national company named the Oman Minerals Trading Company (OMTC). The company aims to regulate the marketing and export of minerals within the sultanate and enhance …

Oman’s public revenues decline 7% in Q1 amid low oil income

Muscat – Oman’s public revenues declined by 7% to RO2.635bn during the first quarter of this year, compared to RO2.826bn recorded during the same period in 2024. This decline was primarily due to a substantial drop in oil revenues in the January–March …