Oman

Monday 03/September/2018 18:30 PM

Video: Visit Jalan Bani Bu Ali for its calm beaches and mild weather

Muscat: Jalan Bani Bu Ali in South Al Sharqiyah could be the perfect place for your weekend getaway. Located almost 300 kilometres away from Muscat, it has...

Monday 03/September/2018 15:20 PM

Authorities refute reports of Leishmaniasis disease in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has rubbished reports of the emergence of Leishmaniasis disease in the country. According to officials,...

Sunday 02/September/2018 21:42 PM

Drop in number of Omanis seeking healthcare abroad

Muscat: Over the past five years, there has been a 56 per cent drop in the number of patients that were sent abroad for treatment, according to data...

Sunday 02/September/2018 21:31 PM

Indian parents worry amid crackdown on private tuition

Muscat: Parents of schoolchildren in Oman have expressed concern over how their children will be able to do well in the upcoming exams, now that the Board...

Sunday 02/September/2018 21:07 PM

India woos Omanis with quality, cheap medicare

Muscat: India’s fast-growing presence as a global leader in medical tourism is a great opportunity for those in Oman seeking medical treatment to visit...

Sunday 02/September/2018 20:50 PM

Over 44,000 visit Al Baleed and Samahram sites

Salalah: The number of visitors to Al Baleed and Samahram Archaeological Sites during last August 2018 stood at 44,863, according to statistics from the...

Sunday 02/September/2018 12:48 PM

Global meeting on Universal Health Coverage to be held in Salalah

Muscat: A regional meeting of health ministers from the Eastern-Mediterranean Region will meet to discuss 'Universal Health Coverage' in Salalah...

Saturday 01/September/2018 21:12 PM

Minister of Education welcomes teachers, students ahead of new school year in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Education is set to receive more than 600,000 students of public schools today as they begin a new year of their academic life. Dr....

Saturday 01/September/2018 20:57 PM

Stop private tuition, principals of Indian schools told

Muscat: Teachers working for Indian schools in Oman must not engage in private tuition, and will be dealt with severely if caught. A member of the board...

Wednesday 29/August/2018 19:35 PM

300 kidney transplants at Royal Hospital since 1988

Muscat: The Royal Hospital carried out 300 kidney transplant operations with a success rate exceeding 95 per cent since the launch of the kidney transplant...