Oman Observer

The Oman Daily Observer is a broadsheet newspaper published in English from Muscat, the capital city of Oman. It operates under the oversight of OEPPA (Oman's Establishment for Press Publication and Advertising), an independent organization affiliated with the Ministry of Information, which is chaired by the Information Minister. Renowned for its impartial news coverage, the Observer maintains a neutral stance in both its articles and editorials. While the newspaper heavily emphasizes the rights and welfare of Oman's citizens, especially the youth, it also remains committed to addressing the needs and well-being of the significant expatriate community in the country.

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Five Natural Parks in Oman You Have to Visit for Stunning Views and Wildlife

4 days ago | omanobserver.om | Yeru Ebuen

Waking up early and sitting atop a cliff watching the sea turtles lay their eggs is a memory you won’t forget any time soon. Seeing a gazelle or an oryx for the first time is so remarkable that it feels like one of those moments you'll always cherish. Oman’s natural parks are like pages from an adventure story, full of life and history.
How the attacks on Iran are part of a much bigger global struggle

5 days ago | omanobserver.om | Thomas Friedman

There are so many things to say in the wake of the US bombing of three key Iranian nuclear facilities that it is easy to get lost in the gripping details. So for now, let me try to step back and explore the global, regional and local forces shaping this story. What’s really going on here? It is a very, very big drama, and it is not confined to the Middle East.
This is easy to solve

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Nicholas Kristof

Middle East peace, climate change, Ukraine — if Sisyphus were assigned one of today’s global problems, he’d plead to be returned to rock rolling. So let’s focus for a moment on a global challenge that we can actually solve: starvation. I suspect that some Americans — perhaps including President Donald Trump — want to slash humanitarian aid because they think problems like starvation are intractable. Absolutely wrong! We have nifty, elegant and cheap solutions to global hunger.
New Oman Logistics Academy unveiled

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Nasrulah Al Ajmi

MUSCAT, JUNE 21Oman Logistics Academy, a new initiative dedicated to the development of the Sultanate of Oman’s logistics services sector, has been established.
Experience Nizwa After Dark: How Oman’s Historic City Became a Summer Evening Escape

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Yeru Ebuen

As the warm desert sun dips behind the mountains, Nizwa transforms into a lively hub of activity. The ancient walls, once silent guardians of the old city, now glow softly under the evening sky, and the air fills with the inviting aroma of fresh coffee, spices, and grilled delights. Narrow alleyways beckon explorers with their charming twists and turns, revealing hidden cafes and vibrant markets that come alive after sunset.
CNN host marks milestone amidst Oman’s wonders

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Liju Cherian

Veteran CNN journalist Richard Quest recently marked a significant personal and professional milestone with his visit to Oman — his 100th country visited. Known worldwide for his distinctive voice and as the host of Quest Means Business and Quest’s World of Wonder, Richard described the visit as “a very special trip,” made even more unforgettable by the dramatic landscapes of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar. In an exclusive email interview, Richard shared, “Oman was a fitting choice for number 100.
‘LNG from Oman’: Unified brand for Oman’s LNG

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Conrad Prabhu

MUSCAT, JUNE 19With two more LNG projects currently under development and construction, the Sultanate is seeking to leverage this significant expansion of its LNG industry to build a new brand around the global sales of LNG from Oman.
4 thoughts on Trump’s hawkish turn on Iran

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Ross Douthat

The only way to know for certain where Donald Trump’s Iran policy is going is to wait — for the president to throw in fully with the Israelis, for a new attempt at diplomacy with a battered Iranian regime, for a continuation of the United States’ current position as spectator, cheerleader and secondary participant.
Freehold ownership to drive SEZ investment

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | Conrad Prabhu

MUSCAT, JUNE 18The opportunity for foreigners to own residential property on a freehold basis in Oman’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Zones is expected to significantly enhance the investment appeal of the Sultanate’s expanding portfolio of industrial and economic hubs. This provision is a key feature of the Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, promulgated under Royal Decree 38/2025 on April 7, 2025, and effective from April 14, 2025.
Trump’s Iran choice: Diplomacy or a bunker-busting bomb

1 week ago | omanobserver.om | David Sanger

Jonathan SwanPresident Trump is weighing a critical decision in the four-day-old war between Israel and Iran: whether to enter the fray by helping Israel destroy the deeply buried nuclear enrichment facility at Fordo, which only America’s biggest “bunker buster,” dropped by American B-2 bombers, can reach.