Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s recent decision regarding land classification in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move threatens regional peace and stability. In an official statement issued Monday, the Kingdom criticized what it described as a decision by Israeli occupation authorities to rename areas of…
Sharjah car owners will soon have to replace their old license plates with new designs, as announced by the Sharjah Police Vehicle Licensing Department. The replacement process begins February 16, 2026, at designated locations across the emirate. The new plates aim to modernize vehicle registration in Sharjah and improve service quality for residents and visitors….
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to review avenues for bilateral cooperation. The leaders explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in economic and developmental sectors, emphasizing shared priorities and mutual interests aimed at fostering long-term prosperity for both nations. They…
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale was recorded Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, in the region northwest of Khasab, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University. The tremor occurred at approximately 3:08 PM local time, with the epicenter located roughly 386 kilometers northwest of Khasab, in a seismically…
The Royal Oman Police Air Wing conducted a search and rescue operation for a citizen who suffered injuries after falling in one of the mountains in Rustaq Governorate. The man sustained injuries to his foot and head and was promptly airlifted to Rustaq Reference Hospital, where he is receiving necessary medical care. Authorities confirmed that…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday to review bilateral relations and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. According to Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry, the ministers discussed ways to expand joint initiatives and addressed a range of issues of…
The Japan consulate in Jeddah marked the upcoming birthday of Emperor Naruhito with a formal reception on Thursday evening, underscoring deepening cultural and economic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia. The event, hosted at the residence of Consul General Daisuke Yamamoto, drew senior Saudi officials, diplomats, business representatives and members of the local community. Among…
Sohar: A specialised medical team at Sohar Hospital has successfully carried out the hospital’s first anterior and posterior anatomical repair of wrist ligaments. The patient, who had been suffering from a chronic wrist injury for over a year, underwent the advanced procedure following thorough clinical and radiological evaluations. The surgery, which employed modern anatomical techniques,…
Muscat: Oman’s Main Committee for Moon Sighting has announced that Thursday, 19 February 2026, will mark the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH. Based on confirmed astronomical calculations, the crescent moon will not be visible on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 (29 Sha’ban 1447 AH), in any governorate of the Sultanate, making its sighting astronomically impossible….
Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have announced that 2029 will be celebrated as the Saudi-British Cultural Year, marking a major cultural partnership between the two countries. The announcement was made on Wednesday and coincides with Prince William’s visit to Saudi Arabia this week, underscoring the long-standing relationship between the two nations, which spans more…
