Oman

The Oman Kite Festival 2025, held across several locations in the Sultanate, ended after 10 days of competitions with 90 athletes from around the world; the kitesurf festival is part of activities aimed at building tourism communities on specific offers

“Shabab Oman II” from Oman Royal Navy docked at Le Havre, France, 10th stop of its international voyage: the vessel's mission is to spread messages of love and peace, highlighting Oman’s maritime heritage and reinforcing the historical ties with France

A total of 2.013 people, including Omani citizens and other nationals, were evacuated from iran given the exceptional events taking place to ensure the safety and security of Omani citizens, foreigners and all those involved in the operation

A stranded blue whale, approximately 8 metres long, found near Al Duwanij Beach in Shina, has been returned to the sea in good condition after with the intervention of specialised teams from the Environment Department

As online trading sector is thriving, with revenue expected to reach $297,6 million in 2025, awareness campaign with slogan 'For Safe Shopping' has been launched to raise both the public's awareness and the suppliers' knowledge of the legal frame

Royal Decree No. 44/2025 or Law on the Regulation of Human Organ and Tissue Transfer and Transplantation in Oman has been issued, prohibiting the sale or purchase as well as financial compensation for donations of human organs, parts, or tissues

3.407 investors from 60 countries obtained long-term residency visa by the end of February 2025; launched in 2021, Investment Residency Programs are offered through real estate, investment and long-term bank deposits on a renewable five and ten-year basis

Ministers of Transport of the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Iraq met in Baghdad to discuss enhancing cooperation in transport and logistics as a driver of economic growth and regional integration

The Telecom Regulatory Authority, following a Royal Decree of June 2023, granted approval to Starlink Muscat to offer broadband internet services in Oman using satellite communication systems, an opportunity for connecting regions with challenging terrain

To create 45.000 job opportunities - including 11.000 for training and qualification, 10.000 in government establishments and 24.000 in the private sector - is one of the goals of the operational plan for 2025

As part of efforts to preserve and document Omani heritage, the National Museum hosted the 'National Symposium to Document the Omani Astronomical Heritage' organised by the Oman Astronomical Society

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, will host Climate Week from 24 to 27 February 2025, with the aim of uniting the world in supporting climate action and focusing on the Sultanate's commitment to a zero-emission future

97,9% of cases filed in 2024 were solved according to a statement by the Department of Public Prosecutions