It’s smooth sailing for the Jewel of Muscat - After a spectacular send-off from Muscat on February 16, the Jewel of Muscat has been making steady progress on her journey to Kochi, the first stop en route to her final destination at Singapore.

Stage set for Tour of Oman -  The picturesque Muttrah Corniche (near the Fountain plaza) in the heart of Muscat will wear a festive look on February 14. On this day the Tour of Oman will be officially launched and world’s top 128 cyclists will grace the roads on the length and breadth of Oman.

Freezone Sohar attracts international investor interest - International investors are keenly eyeing opportunities to set up operations at Freezone Sohar (FzS), an ambitious free zone venture taking shape alongside the Port of Sohar.

Oman Air passenger turnout rises 17pc; Cargo income up 67pc - Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has reported a 17 per cent rise in passenger turnout last year with 2,325,805 over the previous year figure of 1,984,853, according to a statement from the airlines office. Despite the recession when most airlines are cutting their operations, Oman Air is soaring high with its expansion plans.

Ministry of Sports Affairs honours 2009 achievers- Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, the Minister of Sports Affairs, described the 2009 as an year of great sporting success for Oman and hoped that the accomplishments of the year will spur the athletes and teams to achieve more glory in 2010.

More facilities to industrialists - Sultanate marks ‘Omani Industrial Day’ - RO 5m Salalah Macaroni Factory opened - Priority for success of Salalah free zone - Existing industrial areas to be expanded - Private sector role in development sought

Jewel of Muscat to sail this month - Ship to follow ancient trade routes in journey to Singapore

His Majesty grants Order of Honour to Omani sailor-His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has granted the Order of Honour to Omani sailor Mohsin bin Ali al Busaidy in appreciation of his historic seafaring accomplishment.

 HM presides over Council of Ministers’ meeting - His Majesty Sultan Qaboos yesterday presided over the Council of Ministers’ meeting at Bait al Baraka.

Port Sohar celebrates arrival of 1,000th ship -Port set for strong traffic growth in 2010- As dignitaries, port officers and senior executives of firms linked to the port celebrated the arrival of the thousandth vessel, just by co-incidence at the end of the year, CEO Jan Meijer, told dignitaries, including the Wali of Liwa, Khalifa bin Hamid al Badi, that the port was on the way to a swift expansion in line with Oman’s fast growing economy.