1+ day, 20+ min ago   (528+ words) Muscat – The Omani film platform Aks has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kazan International Film Festival, opening new avenues for cinematic and cultural exchange between Oman and Russia. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 22nd edition of…...

1+ day, 14+ min ago   (299+ words) Muscat – The Tax Authority has set minimum standard prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products for the calculation of excise tax, with the new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under Decision No 206/2026, the standard price of a pack containing 20 cigarettes…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (448+ words) Muscat- Oman’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, driven by increased investment and projects by the public and private sectors aimed at diversifying tourism products and experiences and improving the quality of services. According to a report titled “The State…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (163+ words) Muscat Daily Oman celebrates decades of scouting legacy as Muscat hosts regional gathering Salalah — The Scout Major, Ahmed bin Mubarak Al Badri, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Scouts and Guides in the Sultanate of Oman, delivered a keynote address…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (818+ words) Muscat Daily The National Museum opens Exhibition ‘The Book Culture of Belarusian Tatars’ Muscat – The National Museum, in cooperation with the National Library of Belarus, today, Wednesday, 9 September 2026, opened the exhibition “The Book Culture of Belarusian Tatars”. The exhibition is…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (367+ words) Muscat – Kistos Holdings, a UK-based independent, integrated energy company, has taken legal ownership of producing Blocks 3 & 4 onshore Oman from Mitsui E&P Middle East following the issuance of a Royal Decree. The company said it had received confirmation from the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (546+ words) Thirty volunteers from Oman and abroad are taking part in the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers 2026 initiative at Bahla Fort, aimed at promoting heritage conservation and preserving Oman’s traditional crafts for future generations. Speaking to Muscat Daily, Ali Ahmed Al Shaqsi,…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (236+ words) Al-Maimani’s participation carries particular significance as it reflects the growing international recognition of Omani cinematic talent and the confidence placed in the level that Omani cinema has reached, as well as its increasing presence at international film festivals and cinematic…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (218+ words) Salalah- The second edition of the Dhofar International Film Festival opened in Salalah on Sunday, bringing together 32 films from 16 countries for its official competition. Organised by the Oman Film Society (OFS) in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (586+ words) Have you been to Salalah this year? Here’s what tourists are missing this khareef season in Dhofar Every summer, as the rest of the Arabian Peninsula swelters under a relentless sun, the southern gateway of Oman undergoes a miraculous transformation…...