Times of Oman

Muscat, Masqat, OmanEnglish

Established in 1975, this English-language publication serves as a leading source of news and analysis for both the local Omani population and the country's diverse expatriate community. It is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of national developments, regional affairs, and international issues while maintaining a significant digital footprint across the Middle East.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MUSCAT

The Omani capital operates a bilingual print media market structured around both state-owned entities and private publishing groups. English-language readers are served by the government-owned Oman Observer, the historic Times of Oman, founded in 1975, and Muscat Daily, which circulates as a major independent broadsheet. The Arabic-language press relies heavily on legacy publications such as Al Watan, established in 1971 as the nation's first privately owned Arabic daily paper. Paperboy lists 9 newspapers in Muscat.