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Arabian Stories
10-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Stories
Muscat Municipality launches landmark design competition to shape the city's future
MUSCAT : Muscat Municipality officially launched the Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025 with a site visit recently conducted by His Excellency Ahmed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. The visit marked the formal start of this landmark initiative, which is now underway and drawing global attention as leading architecture studios from around the world prepare to submit their visionary concepts. The selected site, strategically located adjacent to the Mall of Oman and spanning over 8,000 square metres, will serve as the future home of a multi-functional civic building that reflects Muscat's modern aspirations while honouring its rich architectural heritage. Set between the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar Mountains, the site is a unique canvas that speaks to the evolving narrative of urban Oman. 'Muscat is expecting a growing number of tourists in the near future, and the city is doing everything to welcome them in a sustainable way and to the highest standards of quality and beauty,' said His Excellency Ahmed Al Humaidi 'This competition represents a commitment to shaping how Muscat is experienced, through architecture that enhances our urban landscape, honours our heritage and reflects the values we hold as a society. We aim to create spaces that foster civic pride, set new benchmarks in sustainability and contribute meaningfully to Muscat's future as a global destination.' Read More Oman unveils plans to boost recreational tourism with new projects Oman's population surpasses 5.3 million; expats account for over 43% 29 arrested for attempting to enter Oman illegally Oman lifts ban on import of live birds from several European regions Muscat to host new round of Iran–US indirect talks The international competition invites top-tier architecture studios to design a sustainable, iconic structure rooted in Omani identity and built for modern civic use. Submissions are currently being prepared, and five shortlisted studios will soon be selected to present their proposals to a distinguished jury comprising local and international experts. The final jury presentations will take place in early July, where the jury will deliberate and narrow the selection down to three finalists. The winning design will be officially announced thereafter. The Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025 represents more than a building; it is a public initiative centred on transparency, design excellence, and long-term urban impact. It also reinforces Muscat's commitment to embedding sustainability, accessibility, and cultural authenticity at the heart of its development strategy. This site visit marks both a symbolic and operational milestone in a competition that will shape the architectural identity of Oman's capital for generations to come. For ongoing updates, visit
Arabian Stories
05-06-2025
- Arabian Stories
His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets citizens, residents on Eid Al Adha
Muscat: In a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations and Security Media, the ROP informed the public that vehicles will be strictly prohibited from parking on both sides of the road extending from Al Shomoukh Fort in the Wilayat of Manah to the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Nizwa. This restriction will be in effect on the morning of Friday, June 6, 2025. Authorities have called on all drivers to comply with the directive and cooperate with on-ground police personnel to ensure public safety and prevent traffic disruptions. Read More His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets citizens, residents on Eid Al Adha His Majesty extends Eid Al Adha greetings to leaders across the Islamic world His Majesty the Sultan pardons 645 inmates on the occasion of Eid Al Adha Muttrah Square project takes flight as tender reveals iconic makeover 12 companies qualify to compete for Oman Business Platform project under public-private partnership
Arabian Stories
13-04-2025
- Arabian Stories
Iran-US talks: Ultimate aim is regional and global peace, says Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr
Muscat – 'The Coast Guard, led by the Dhofar Governorate Police Command, prevented an attempt to smuggle prohibited materials on a Yemeni boat after a precise surveillance operation and arrested two individuals of Yemeni nationality caught in the act,' stated the ROP report. Legal procedures are being completed against the arrested individuals. Read More Oman's first Hajj and Umrah Exhibition opens in Muscat Oman's automotive fuel output rises by 0.9 percent Oman's HEAC opens registration for higher education institutions for 2025/2026 academic Year Oman's SJC establishes specialised courts for state security crimes White House expresses gratitude to Oman for hosting US-Iran talks in Muscat
Arabian Stories
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Arabian Stories
His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets citizens, residents on Eid Al Fitr
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman upon the advent of Eid Al Fitr for Hijri year 1446 AH. The officials voiced their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him good health, happiness and a long life. They prayed to Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him success and to have him witness many blissful anniversaries of this auspicious occasion. They also renewed theirpledge of allegiance to His Majesty, vowing to continue working hard to serve Oman and its noble people. The Eid greetings were sent to His Majesty the Sultan by: Read More His Majesty Sultan Haitham, Turkish President exchange Eid Al Fitr greetings Mwasalat to continue services during Eid in Oman Ambassador leads event as Pakistan Day celebrated in Oman honouring heritage and community service Parking restrictions announced in Muscat on Eid day Syrian truck driver caught at Oman border with two people hidden inside cargo compartment – HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers. – HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs. – Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court. – Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu'amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander. – Sheikh Abdulmalek bin Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council. – Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council. – Lt. Gen. Hassan bin Muhsin Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs. – Lt. Gen. Said bin Ali Al Hilali, Head of the Internal Security Service.
Arabian Stories
17-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Stories
Navigating change with vision and innovation
Muscat – In accordance with the legislation regulating its work, the SAI is responsible for investigating complaints and reports submitted to it. Complaints can be submitted by visiting the SAI's headquarters or one of its branches located in Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Rustaq, Al Buraimi, Sur, or Ibri; through the complaints window on the SAI website – via email at complaints@ or by calling the toll-free number 80000008 during official working hours. The SAI assures the public that all complaints are handled with strict confidentiality and professionalism, in line with the State Financial and Administrative Audit Law (Royal Decree No. 2011/111) and its executive regulations. The Institution emphasizes its commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing violations and improving governance. Read More HM The Sultan issues two Royal Decrees Oman's TRA resolves 94% of telecom and postal service complaints in 2024 Sultan Qaboos University launches student admission programme 'Afaaq' to enhance international ranking Deal only with licensed stores listed on Maroof Oman platform, warns commerce ministry Royal Oman police arrest four for stealing cables from underground transmission lines
