Oman

Wednesday 22/December/2021 11:00 AM

Expat arrested for using non-agricultural pesticides for crops

Muscat: An expat has been arrested for using non-agricultural pesticides to spray agricultural crops in North Al Batinah Governorate. "Through field...

Wednesday 22/December/2021 10:04 AM

First Omani-made 3D printer launched

Muscat: The first Omani-made 3D printer was launched on Wednesday. "The first Omani-made 3D printer was launched by the 3D factory company. It is a...

Wednesday 22/December/2021 09:47 AM

Five fishing vessels seized in Oman

Muscat: Five fishing vessels have been seized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources for fishing in a prohibited area in Dhofar...

Wednesday 22/December/2021 09:39 AM

Hotels, tourist establishments urged to adhere to COVID-19 protocols

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has urged all hotel and tourist establishments in the Sultanate of Oman to continue to adhere to the...

Wednesday 22/December/2021 08:29 AM

Royal Air Force of Oman carries out medical evacuation

Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman has carried out a medical transfer of a child in critical health condition from Musandam Governorate to Royal Hospital...

Tuesday 21/December/2021 22:45 PM

Drug dealers using social media to target teens

Muscat: Criminals are trying to sell drugs on social media to teenagers, often relying on a lack of parental control to get through to them, the Royal Oman...

Tuesday 21/December/2021 21:44 PM

His Majesty the Sultan congratulates President of Chile

Muscat:  His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Gabriel Borek of Chile on being elected as his...

Tuesday 21/December/2021 21:43 PM

Oman among Lonely Planet’s top countries to visit in 2022

Muscat: Oman has been named among Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries to visit in 2022, being the only country from the Arabian Gulf to be included on...

Tuesday 21/December/2021 21:16 PM

Ibrahim Haji will always be remembered, says Malabar Group chief

Muscat: “Dr PA Ibrahim Haji will always be remembered for his commendable contributions in the field of education”, said MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar...

Tuesday 21/December/2021 21:06 PM

Great demand for booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine among people in Oman

Muscat: The third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will raise antibodies and immunity by more than 75 per cent in the body, Senior Consultant and Head of...