Oman

Sunday 13/October/2019 20:19 PM

Travel Oman: Horse racing, an integral part of Omani culture

Horse breeding has been a long-treasured passion for Omanis and has always been an interest among Arab nobility. Horse racing is a sport enjoyed by all in...

Sunday 13/October/2019 19:59 PM

Heavy rainfall in Oman cause wadis to overflow

Muscat: Due to heavy rainfall in the Sultanate, several wadis have overflowed in different wilayats of Sultanate. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation...

Sunday 13/October/2019 17:58 PM

Mwasalat introduces new transport system

Muscat: Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport company, has introduced the first phase of the Intelligent Transport system (ITS). In a statement, Mwasalat...

Sunday 13/October/2019 16:54 PM

New regulations for Omani tourism sector announced

Muscat: New regulations for the tourism sector in Oman have been announced. According to the regulations: restaurants and cafes catering to tourists need...

Sunday 13/October/2019 13:26 PM

Authority issues mandatory health insurance regulations for Oman

Muscat: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has issued regulations underpinning the Health Insurance Scheme (Dhamani) to private sector workers, residents...

Sunday 13/October/2019 13:25 PM

New ‘Indo-Oman’ block inaugurated at Indian school Muladha

Muladha: The inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed ‘Indo-Oman’ block at Indian school Muladha was held on 10th October, 2019 on the premises of...

Sunday 13/October/2019 11:47 AM

Thunderstorms over parts of Oman

Muscat: Parts of the Sultanate will witness thunderstorms and rain starting from today evening. **media[1065841]** The Public Authority for Civil Aviation...

Sunday 13/October/2019 09:31 AM

Ministry urges citizens to report deaths in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Health has called on everyone to report deaths to the nearest healthcare institution. The Ministry said in a statement, "Dear...

Sunday 13/October/2019 00:51 AM

Sedentary lifestyle leads to big jump in obesity cases

Muscat: The number of people suffering from obesity in Oman has jumped by over 50 per cent as compared to 2017. This figure also includes those who are...

Sunday 13/October/2019 00:43 AM

Massive cleanup as dead fish wash up at Bandar Al Rowdha

Muscat: A massive cleanup operation is underway at Marina Bandar Al Rawdha, after hundreds of thousands of dead fish washed up on its shores on Friday. The...