Oman

A kitchen gas explosion led to a building fire in Mawaleh over the weekend. 7 vehicles along with the building were engulfed in flames, and no injuries were...

Oman crude oil slumped to $47.97 on Friday, 13 per cent below its 2017 peak. Rising US oil supply continued to cast doubts over OPEC’s ability to protect...

Traders in Oman face paying up to OMR40,000 to change to a VAT system ahead of its introduction. GCC countries have drafted a collective VAT framework...

Etisalat Group on Wednesday announced it has submitted a bid for the mobile licence in the Sultanate.

146 yr-old Indonesian man was laid to rest on Monday. Born in 1870, Sodimejo, who claimed to be the world’s oldest person had become a local celebrity. He...

A 7-yr-old schoolgirl died after she was hit by a vehicle. She was walking home from school when she was struck by a car or a bus. In October 2016,...

Contrary to reports, Ali Raza, the driver of the truck that collided with a passenger coach last week is alive. Quote: “It was God’s grace that kept me...

Ban on Omani foods has “greatly harmed the Sultanate”, said Shura member Hilal Al Yahyai. He asked for a clear and urgent strategy for agricultural...

Companies must obtain proper approval three months prior. Ministry of Commerce and Industry are cracking down on unauthorised events. Hotels and halls...