Times of Oman
Times of Oman is an English-language newspaper in Oman, founded on February 23, 1975, by Essa bin Mohammed Al ZedjaliEssa Al ZedjaliEssa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali (died 2013) was an Omani newspaper founder who launched the English-language Times of Oman and its publisher, Muscat Media Group, in 1975.Open the full entry and published by Muscat Media GroupMuscat Media GroupMuscat Media Group (MMG) is a media company in Muscat, Oman, founded in 1975 by Essa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali; it publishes the English-language Times of Oman and the Arabic Al Shabiba and runs radio stations and digital platforms.Open the full entry; it is one of Oman’s longest-running English-language papers.
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Key facts
Late 1974A Telex Prompts Its Creation
In late 1974 a telex reached the desk of Essa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali, the paper’s future founder, prompting the creation of Times of Oman.[1]
February 23, 1975First Issue
Times of Oman was launched in tabloid format on February 23, 1975; the date has remained a milestone for the paper ever since.[2]
1975–1982A Weekly Paper
Early readers recalled that in 1975 it was a weekly publication, and in 1982 it was still a small tabloid published once a week before it later became a daily.[3]
1991From Weekly to Daily
Chairman Mohammed Issa Al Zadjali said the paper moved from weekly to daily publication in 1991 and was the first English newspaper to be sent worldwide using a news-press service.[4]
1998Goes Online
In 1998 Times of Oman established a website, describing itself as the first newspaper in the region with an online presence.[5]
2004–2012E-Paper, Mobile Apps and Website Redesign
The paper launched its e-paper in 2004 and apps for iPad and smartphones in 2007, and redesigned its website in December 2012 with more news sections.[6]
2010An International Look
In 2010 the paper adopted an international look. Ahmed bin Essa Al Zadjali, chief executive of its publishing company, said in 2013 that it held the largest share of advertising revenue in Oman.[7]
2018TFM Radio Launched
In 2018 the paper’s media group launched the radio station TFM.[8]
As of October 2026: Published Five Days a Week
As of October 2026 Times of Oman is published by Muscat Media Group (MMG) SAOC from Sunday to Thursday; MMG chairman Mohammed Essa Al Zedjali is also its editor-in-chief.[6]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Times of Oman: Official website: https://timesofoman.com/ (opens in a new window)[9]
X: Official account: https://x.com/timesofoman (opens in a new window)[9]
YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is Google’s video-sharing and creator platform, founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim and acquired by Google in 2006. Built around video uploading, viewing, and creator earnings, the platform has developed Shorts, YouTube Music, Premium, YouTube TV, and products for children, and is headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States.Open the full entry: Official account: https://www.youtube.com/user/timesofomanonline (opens in a new window)[9]
Sources
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- The forty-seven-year journey of Times of Oman (opens in a new window)
- Times of Oman super readers (opens in a new window)
- Incredible 45-year bond with the Times (opens in a new window)
- Celebrating 50 Golden Years of Times of Oman: A journey of dedication and founder’s vision (opens in a new window)
- About Us - Times of Oman (opens in a new window)
- Get with the Times (opens in a new window)
- 51 years strong: Times of Oman continues to shape the nation’s narrative (opens in a new window)
- Times of Oman (opens in a new window)