The Arabian Stories

24/11/2025

Delighted to have Pradeep Reddy, Head – Business Consulting Group (Middle East), Infosys Finacle, join us as a speaker at TAS Conclave 2025.

He will share strategic perspectives on digital transformation and the future of financial innovation as Oman moves “Progressing Beyond Barriers.”

BankDhofar

24/11/2025

New platform highlights five years of TAS Conclave and unveils the 2025 edition themed ‘Progressing Beyond Barriers’.

24/11/2025

Oman’s public revenues declined by 8 percent by the end of the third quarter of 2025, driven largely by lower oil prices and reduced production.

MUSCAT : The state recorded total public revenues of RO 8.481 billion by the end of Q3 2025, down from RO 9.198 billion in the same period of 2024. The bulletin attributed this decline primarily to a significant reduction in oil revenues, which fell 13 percent to RO 4.710 billion, compared to RO 5.4...

24/11/2025

Oman today took part in the opening of the 30th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), held in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands.

THE HAGUE : The high-level gathering, which runs until November 28, 2025, brings together member states and international organisations committed to a safer, chemical-weapons-free world. Oman’s delegation to the conference is headed by His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Harthy, Oman’s A...

24/11/2025

Proud to welcome Tomy Bosco back as moderator for the fifth edition of TAS Conclave 2025.

One of the finest minds in digital transformation, Tomy returns to the stage with the insight, clarity and sharp perspective that have made him one of the most exceptional moderators in TAS Conclave’s five-year journey.

BankDhofar
Nortal

24/11/2025

A specialised medical team in the Ophthalmology Department at Al Nahdha Hospital successfully achieved a new medical breakthrough by the performance of the first DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) cornea transplant.

MUSCAT : This is considered the latest and most precise cornea transplantation technique used globally to treat endothelial cell diseases, including Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy and corneal edema following cataract surgery.Dr. Haitham bin Hilal Al Mahrouqi, Senior Specialist in Cornea Transplants,...

24/11/2025

With just one day to go, anticipation is building for the 5th edition of The Arabian Stories (TAS) Conclave, set to take place on Tuesday, November 25, in Muscat.

MUSCAT : Under the theme ‘Progressing Beyond Barriers’, this year’s conclave promises to bring together Oman’s next generation of visionaries alongside the nation’s most influential figures in governance, business, sports, cinema, and thought leadership.The Guest of Honour for the conclave...

24/11/2025

The water transmission line reinforcement project for A’Dakhiliyah Governorate aims to enhance the existing water transmission system to meet the increasing domestic, industrial (Madayn areas), and tourism/government demand.

MUSCAT : Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Nama Water Services Company held a celebration ceremony to mark the completion of strategic projects in the water system, with a total cost exceeding RO 408 million. The event took place as part of the Sultanate of Oman’s celebr...

24/11/2025

Proud to welcome Said Al Busaidi, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at BankDhofar, as a moderator at TAS Conclave 2025. His leadership, clarity and communication excellence will guide a powerful conversation on November 25.

24/11/2025

The Sultanate of Oman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

MUSCAT : The MoU delas with the implementation of joint scientific studies to research Omani flora, document its diversity, and publish specialised research and training programmes.These programmes aim to enhance national expertise in environmental education and plant conservation.The MoU was signed...

24/11/2025

The Environment Authority has confirmed that air quality across the Sultanate remains stable, with no recorded increase in pollutant concentrations following emissions from Ethiopia’s Hale Gobi (Hayli Gubbi) volcano.

MUSCAT : In an official statement, the Authority said it is closely monitoring gas emissions and their potential impact on Oman, particularly in light of regional ash movement detected over parts of Yemen and the Arabian Sea.The Authority noted that its 68 air-quality monitoring stations, spread acr...

24/11/2025

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of an Arab national in Dhahirah Governorate for modifying a rented vehicle and replacing its license plate after entering the Sultanate.

MUSCAT : The ROP stated that its Dhahirah Governorate Police Command apprehended the suspect who had unlawfully taken possession of the vehicle in an attempt to disguise it and mislead security authorities as part of a plan to dispose of the car.The ROP confirmed that legal procedures against the in...