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Oman–Saudi Arabia agree to form joint company ‘G7’
MUSCAT: The Oman-Saudi Arabia Business Forum was held on Wednesday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and investors to strengthen economic collaboration between the two Gulf...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams
Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

REVEALED: Lead cast members of Asif Ali's action movie 'Tiki Taka'
Malayalam filmmaker Rohith VS has assembled a stellar cast for his upcoming action entertainer Tiki Taka, headlined by Asif Ali. A day after the team shared that T-Series has come aboard to be one of the film's main backers, a new poster has been...

Oman Sail launches 12 new para sailing boats
MUSCAT: Oman Sail has officially launched 12 new Hansa 303 para sailing boats on Wednesday as part of its flagship inclusive sailing programme ‘Sail Free’ supported by bp Oman. The ceremony was held at the organisation’s headquarters under the...

Omani runners conquer Mont Blanc ultramarathon and set new Gulf records
Five Omani athletes have brought pride to the sultanate after successfully completing the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), the world’s most prestigious mountain ultramarathon, held annually in Chamonix, France. Dubbed the ‘Olympics of trail...

Omani-Saudi Business Forum showcases investment opportunities under Vision 2040 and 2030
MUSCAT : The event, organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in cooperation with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, was part of the Omani-Saudi Franchise Exhibition. The forum featured a series of visual presentations from both...

Cabinet clears draft agreement in archives management with Oman
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani chaired the Cabinet’s weekly meeting at the Amiri Diwan Wednesday. Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State...

Oman awards RO 280 million in tenders with 42 new schools, major roads, and flood protection projects greenlit
MUSCAT : The decisions span infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, and technology, reflecting Oman’s ongoing drive to accelerate growth across sectors. Among the largest allocations was the design and construction of 42 integrated school...

Pact inked to establish Oman-Saudi company named “G7”
Muscat: The Omani-Saudi Business Forum, held on Wednesday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, reviewed the available potentials and investment opportunities to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. The forum is part of the...

Deal to establish Oman-Saudi company named 'G7'
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to establish an Omani-Saudi company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the name 'G7', managed by the Serapis Entertainment Group. The company aims to promote tourism services,...

Oman Sail and bp Oman add Hansa 303 fleet to groundbreaking SailFree programme
Muscat - Oman Sail has added a fleet of 12 Hansa 303 boats to the SailFree Programme, run in collaboration with bp Oman.The announcement was made at Oman Sail HQ under the Under the patronage of Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of Oman's...
Oman: 319 Films from 33 Countries to Be Showcased at the 3rd Al Batinah International Film Festival
Ammon News - North Al Batinah Governorate is gearing up to host the 3rd Al Batinah International Film Festival, set to take place from October 27 to 30, 2025. The event is organized by the Oman Film Society in collaboration with the Office of the...

Agreement inked to establish Oman-Saudi company named 'G7'
Muscat: The Omani-Saudi Business Forum, held on Wednesday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), reviewed the available potentials and investment opportunities to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. The forum is part...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

Strong Debut for Sepaktakraw and Pickleball in Oman’s Amateur Sports Scene
A Strong Start on Day One From the very first whistle, the forum kicked off with a different spirit, as the inaugural Oman Sepaktakraw and Pickleball Championships began amid a remarkable turnout and highly competitive atmosphere. The excitement...

All's well that ends well - Oman's India visit
Oman put up a spirited fight against India in their first ever appearance at the Asia Cup, prising out eight Indian wickets and getting to within 20 runs of the target, but the better team prevailed. The match was fierce, but behind the scenes it...

Oman to host World Snooker Championship in Nov
Muscat – Oman will host the Men’s Singles and Men’s Team Snooker World Cup Championships from November 15 to 23 in Muscat with more than 120 cueists from 35 countries set to compete. Oman’s successful bid was announced at a press conference held...

Bodhi Life Skills to represent Oman at Shorin Kai Cup-Dubai and World Open Silambam Championship in Qatar
Muscat – The Shorin Kai Cup 2025 Dubai, scheduled for October 5, 2025, will see Bodhi Life Skills’ elite karate team compete against top martial artists from around the globe in both kumite (sparring) and kata (forms) categories. Representing...

CAN suspended Sandeep Lamichhane for final two matches against West Indies
Sandeep Lamichhane. (File photo) KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that former captain Sandeep Lamichhane was suspended for the remaining two matches of the Unity Cup series against the West Indies. Issuing a...

Oman equestrian federation charts new season with 25 races
RIYADH AL BALUSHI BARKA: The Oman Equestrian and Racing Federation (OERF), represented by the Oman Horse Racing Club, held its annual meeting for owners, trainers and jockeys for the 2025-26 season. The 2025-26 calendar will feature 25 races,...