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Published on 20:19 GMT

Polish travelers discover Oman

Michał Kalarus and Anna Łukasik, Polish tourists and industry professionals, recently explored Oman for the first time. As the editor-in-chief and CEO of THINK MICE, a leading Polish magazine dedicated to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events ( …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 20:20 GMT

Oman U17 team to face UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli on Feb 16

MUSCAT: The Oman Under-17 national football team will begin on Saturday a new domestic preparatory gathering which will run until Thursday. The six-day local camp is part of the team's preparatory programme for the main assignment at the AFC Under-17 …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 20:19 GMT

Strategic pacts to boost Oman-UAE rail connectivity

MUSCAT: In a major step toward building a world-class regional rail network, Hafeet Rail has signed a commercial agreement with EMSTEEL to facilitate the transportation and export of aggregate materials between Oman and the UAE. Additionally, Hafeet Rail …

Source: Oman Observer - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 14:47 GMT

Hafeet Rail Awards Major Contracts to Develop UAE-Oman Railway Network

Hafeet Rail has awarded major contracts as it looks to develop a train transport network between the UAE and Oman. Hafeet Rail awarded the construction contracts for its key railway facilities in Oman to Larson & Toubro (L&T) and Power China, while …

Source: Gulf Insider - Neutral
Published on 16:02 GMT

Oman, Egypt discuss regional stability and Palestinian rights

Muscat: His Excellency Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and his Egyptian counterpart held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in the region, emphasizing the need for a unified Arab stance to safeguard security and …

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on 10:50 GMT

UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail awards strategic contracts, secures commercial agreement

Hafeet Rail, a joint venture between Oman Rail, Etihad Rail, and Mubadala developing the UAE-Oman railway project, announced on Friday the signing of key construction, procurement and commercial agreements to advance the mega logistics initiative. The …

Source: Zawya - Uncategorized
Published on 16:02 GMT

880 kg of unsafe rice seized in Oman

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on 16:02 GMT

Citizen arrested for murder and cover-up in Oman

Source: The Arabian Stories - Pro-Government
Published on 10:46 GMT

Nepali workers in Oman can now obtain labour permits from Embassy

File: Nepali migrant workers Kathmandu, February 7 The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat, Oman, has officially begun issuing labour permits to Nepali workers legally employed in the country who have not previously obtained such permits from Nepal. This marks the …

Source: OnlineKhabar - Center-left
Published on 09:51 GMT

Oman – UAE rail deal signed for bulk transport

Dubai: Oman and the UAE signed a long-term commercial agreement to transport bulk material, enabling the private sector to enhance the competitiveness of their products to reach regional markets, Hafeet Rail said in a statement. Hafeet Rail – a joint …

Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda