Oman

Saturday 12/October/2019 21:26 PM

Travel Oman: Seeb souq, a hive of activity

The souq in Seeb is more than just a place to shop, it is a part of the daily rhythms of life for Seeb residents. It is a gathering place where residents,...

Saturday 12/October/2019 14:06 PM

RAFO airlifts expat patient in critical condition for treatment in Oman

Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman airlifted an expat patient from Masirah Hospital to the Royal Hospital because of a critical medical condition. A...

Friday 11/October/2019 11:13 AM

These parts of Oman could see rainfall

Muscat: There are chances of rainfall in the Musandam governorate and Al Hajar mountains, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced on...

Friday 11/October/2019 10:02 AM

Campaign to return turtles launched in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) launched a national campaign to return stray turtles to their habitat. The National Campaign...

Friday 11/October/2019 09:49 AM

No cases of poisoning, Omani school clarifies

Muscat: There are no cases of poisoning recorded at the Jaffer bin Al Julanda School for Basic Education, in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah, the school...

Thursday 10/October/2019 16:36 PM

MoH plans to impose taxes on sugar and fast food

Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Health has proposed tax on sugar and fast food, a top ministry official has said. Dr Ali bin Talib Al Hinai, undersecretary of...

Thursday 10/October/2019 13:50 PM

Madinat Al Irfan theatre receiving concert bookings

Muscat: Concert lovers and culture enthusiasts in Oman will soon be making their way to the newly-completed Madinat Al Irfan theatre, which has already...

Thursday 10/October/2019 10:21 AM

Cloudy skies, isolated rains expected in parts of Oman

Muscat: Aerial images show the presence of mainly clear skies over most of the Sultanate but partly cloudy skies during evening over Musandam...

Wednesday 09/October/2019 17:52 PM

Travel Oman: Take part in water sports

Oman has a rich and deep maritime history, so it is no surprise Omanis feel at home on the waves. With the country opening itself up for tourism, the...

Wednesday 09/October/2019 14:35 PM

Private sector companies to submit Omanisation plan soon or face legal action

Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Manpower has invited private sector organisations to submit their 2020 Omanisation plans before 31 January, 2020. The...