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Thursday 15/November/2018 13:28 PM

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 59 as 130 still missing

Paradise: The toll in the deadliest wildfires in recent California history climbed to 59 on Wednesday as authorities released a list of 130 people still...

Thursday 15/November/2018 13:03 PM

48th National Day: What makes Oman so special to expats?

Oman is home to a significant expatriate population — those who have been here for years, have built their lives and have actively contributed to Oman’s...

Thursday 15/November/2018 11:58 AM

Uber loss tops $1 billion as it seeks to diversify

San Francisco: Ride-share company Uber on Wednesday said that its net loss topped a billion dollars in the recently ended quarter as it pumped money into...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 21:05 PM

Ministry of Manpower fines 0ver 400 firms for Labour Law violations

Muscat: More than 400 private institutions were fined for violating the Labour Law in 2017, according to the annual report from the Ministry of...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 17:47 PM

Oman jumps four positions on UN Human Development Index

The Sultanate has achieved high levels in the Human Development Index for 2018, issued by the United Nations Development Programme. The Sultanate advanced...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 16:42 PM

Cricket: E&Y register emphatic win against Basta CT

MUSCAT: Mohammed Nayaz scored a responsible 54 off 61 balls to see Ernst and Young (E&Y) to an emphatic victory against Basta CT in a B Division match at...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 14:56 PM

Trump’s diminishing power and rising rage

The drama of Donald Trump’s presidency has centered around whether an extremist president would be able to carry out an extremist policy agenda against...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 13:52 PM

German economy slumps in third quarter, hopes for rebound

Frankfurt am Main: Germany, Europe's largest economy and top exporter, went into reverse in the third quarter, shrinking 0.2 per cent after a gain of...

Wednesday 14/November/2018 11:38 AM

India is Oman's second highest importer

Muscat: India is currently Oman’s second highest importer, of goods, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Between...

Tuesday 13/November/2018 21:24 PM

Oman breaks into 'very high' category of UN Human Development Index

Muscat: The Sultanate has achieved high levels in the Human Development Index for 2018, issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The...