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4th Edition of Leadership Training Programme Launched in A’Dakhiliyah Directorate General of Health Services Nizwa, 14 October 2026 (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Health Services in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate today launched the 4th edition of the "Leadership Training Programme". The ceremony included a video presentation about the components of the programme, the participants' reading of the Training Charter and an exhibition showcasing the Digital Transformation Initiative for advancing the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programmes in the governorate. Suleiman bin Nasser Al

MSX Gains 27 Points Muscat, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) — Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index closed today at 7,755.30 points, up 27.24 points, or 0.353 percent, compared with the previous trading session, when it stood at 7,728.06 points. Trading value reached RO 43,601,667, decreasing 10.5 percent compared with the previous trading session, which recorded RO 48,712,293. The report issued by Muscat Stock Exchange indicated that market capitalization went up by 0.112 percent compared with the previous trading day, reaching

Introductory Meeting Held on Investment Opportunities in A’Suwaiq Industrial City A’Suwaiq, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn” organized today the second introductory meeting for a number of investors and business owners regarding investment opportunities in A’Suwaiq Industrial City. The meeting aimed to highlight the city's capabilities as one of the modern industrial cities developed by "Madayn" in North Al Batinah Governorate to enhance the attractiveness of the investment environment in the Sultanate of Oman

Eighth Session of Joint Omani-Pakistani Commission Held in Islamabad Islamabad, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The 8th session of the Joint Ministerial Commission between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was held today in Islamabad. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister while the Pakistani side was headed by Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the session's proceedings, the course of bilateral relations

Mudhaibi Health Polyclinic Opens in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate Al Mudhaibi, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) --- The Mudhaibi Health Polyclinic opened today in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, marking a significant step in the ongoing development of Oman’s healthcare system. The opening reflects the continued focus on strengthening healthcare infrastructure and enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens and residents across the governorate. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Zaher Salim Al Salmi, Deputy Chairman of the State Financial

Oman Participates in Periodic Meeting of GCC Heads of Supreme and Cassation Courts Manama, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman participated in the proceedings of the 12th periodic meeting of the heads of the Supreme and Cassation Courts of the GCC, which convened in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. This comes within the framework of enhancing Gulf judicial cooperation and the exchange of expertise and experiences among judicial institutions in the GCC countries. The delegation of the Sultanate

Foreign Minister Meets Pakistani Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs Islamabad, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister held a bilateral meeting today in Islamabad with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, within the framework of the official visit paid by the Foreign Minister to Pakistan. The meeting covered the march of bilateral relations and discussed ways to develop cooperation in the fields

Oman, Pakistan Underline Importance of Dialogue & Diplomacy in Diffusing Regional Tensions Islamabad, 14 October 2026 (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today held a press conference in Islamabad with Mohammed Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the press conference, held after the 8th session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Sayyid Badr stressed the importance

HM The Sultan Launches Identity of Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority Muscat, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, inaugurates the identity of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, in reflection of the care and attention accorded by His Majesty to the safety and civil protection system. It also reflects the priority attached by the Authority to enhancing its role in serving citizens and residents. At the behest of His Majesty the Sultan

Omani Women's Day: A Journey of Giving and an Active Partnership in Shaping the Nation's Future Muscat, 14 Oct 2026 (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman celebrates Omani Women's Day on 17 October each year, a national occasion on which it recalls the journey of Omani women and their contributions to building the nation. The occasion affirms the attention and care they enjoy under the Renewed Renaissance, and the active presence they have achieved across the various fields of development