2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (36+ words) Oman Observer These prompts typically call for iconic elements like voluminous hairstyles, vintage denim jackets, statement accessories, retro-inspired settings, warm lighting, faded colors, and a grainy film-camera finish....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (397+ words) Oman’s national under-17 football team has been drawn alongside hosts Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and China in Group A of the U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 following the official draw held by the Gulf Football Federation (GFF) on Thursday....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (729+ words) MUSCAT, SEPTEMBER 9MUSCAT: Oman recorded a fiscal deficit of RO 461 million in 2025, its first shortfall in four years, as a fall in oil prices dragged hydrocarbon receipts down by 8.6 per cent. The gap nonetheless came in a quarter below the RO…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (404+ words) Oman has formally ratified a new 50:50 Omani-Turkish partnership to develop and explore the strategically located offshore Block 80 concession off Musandam. Royal Decree 77/2026, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on September 3, approves the Exploration and Production Concession Agreement (EPSA)…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (659+ words) MUSCAT: Oman will have an opportunity to salvage something from their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign when they take on Hong Kong in the third-place playoff after a disastrous batting collapse condemned them to an 87-run defeat against Nepal in…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (352+ words) Oman Observer Every year, in summer, Dhofar governorate undergoes a remarkable transformation The autumn or khareef season brings misty fog, Lush green hillsides, and moderate temperatures to southern Oman This seasonal miracle has made four roads essential destinations for visitors…...

3+ day, 1+ min ago   (130+ words) Oman Observer MUSCAT: The Ministry of Finance has directed all ministries, government units, public authorities and institutions to award certain specialised works and services valued at no more than RO5,000 to independent, unemployed Omani freelancers.The directive was issued through Financial…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (291+ words) MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a telephone call on Wednesday from António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. During the call, the two sides discussed regional developments and their humanitarian repercussions. They also highlighted the…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (707+ words) The 2nd Omani Afro-Chinese Business Forum opened in Salalah on Wednesday with the launch of a digital business platform and the addition of Chinese participation to an initiative that began in Muscat last year as an Oman-Africa business gathering. The oman-africa....

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (407+ words) MUSCAT, SEPT 9Oman’s hopes of extending their Asian Championship campaign ended on Wednesday with a 3-0 defeat to Bahrain in their final Pool A match in Fukuoka, Japan.Bahrain won 25-16, 25-19, 25-23, but the victory was not enough to secure a quarterfinal place....