More flights will bring fares down
MUSCAT, DEC 29 - The high air fare on the sector between the Gulf and India is expected to be solved next year, said Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs. “My hope is...
Oman high on India’s visa system
MUSCAT, DEC 28 - The Sultanate is high on the list of India’s liberalised visa system, particularly for those who visit the country for medical purpose. This was revealed by Dr Subrahmanyam...
DISCARDED!
It is New Year and it is time for exchanging good wishes. But did you get around to find a greeting card and send it across to your beloved? No, you can’t find one anywhere. Till a few years back,...
1 road accident every 3 hours in 2018: NCSI
MUSCAT, DEC 25 - Deaths by road accidents in the Sultanate plummeted by more than a half during the last five years. “The Sultanate witnessed a remarkable decline in road traffic deaths, as the rate...
SAVING FROM THE BRINK
Oman is a habitat to a large number of wild plant and animal species, many of which are unique to this region. The country is also rich with coastal mangroves and wetlands. It also serves as an...
Sultanate’s revenues reach RO 7.9 bn in 9 months
MUSCAT, NOV 20 - The increase in the total government revenues reached over RO 7.949 billion by the end of September this year against RO 7.754 billion during the same period last year. According to...
Let us give children their world back...
November 20 is observed as Universal Children’s Day every year. The day is dedicated to children to promote international togetherness, create awareness about their rights and improve their...
Growing initiatives to improve food self-sufficiency
MUSCAT, NOV 17 - Oman’s agriculture and fisheries sector contributed a significant share of 49 per cent to the total value of food supply available for consumption in 2018. “This is a significant...
Are we becoming a nation of diabetics?
It was after a gap of a few months that I met my friend and his 10-year-old daughter on the alleys of our residential area. Unlike in the past, both looked weird and there was no excitement while...
Spotlight: Save the seas
Amid laws and regulations, strict monitoring and campaign to create public awareness, the marine environment is still a victim of pollution, which is a major cause of concern. In the Sultanate, the...
Need for enhanced climate action...
Climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win. — Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General Even as the year 2019 is heading towards an end, the world has so far witnessed a...
Spotlight: The urban challenge budget homes
The rapid pace of economic and social development, the increase in population growth and the increasing demand for land have led to many urban challenges in the Sultanate. One of the major issues that...
Citizens elect new Majlis
MUSCAT, OCT 27 - The presence of women in the ninth term of Majlis Ash’shura has doubled in the elections witnessed by large voter turnout on Sunday. According to results posted late in the night at...
Large voter turnout at all election centres
MUSCAT, OCT 27 - Voters queued up in election centres across Oman from early morning to cast their votes for the ninth term of Majlis Ash’shura on Sunday. Although the scheduled voting hours were...
ACCESS TO THE PRECIOUS DROP
Since the start of Renaissance, great attention has been given to water resources in the Sultanate. According to a report by United Nations, people in Oman have access to some of the best clean...
Mobile app for services payments from Nov 18
A mobile application enabling payments for government services electronically will be launched on November 18. Although the new service will be rolled out partially in the beginning, it will be fully...
Spotlight: Securing self-reliance in food
With the Sultanate giving utmost attention to the issue of food security and supply since the Renaissance, the steady increase in domestic food production has helped reduce reliance on imports. The...
Private sector told to submit Omanisation plan by Jan 31
While setting a deadline for private sector companies in the Sultanate to submit their Omanisation plan, the Ministry of Manpower has warned that action will be taken against erring firms. In a...
Pesky ride
After remaining off the road for some time, teens on bikes are again causing traffic chaos on the busy thoroughfare in the capital. The weekend evenings are found to be their favourite time when the...
10.7 per cent rise in revenue from tax, fees
MUSCAT, SEPT 18 - Revenues from taxes and fees grew by 10.7 per cent and contributed more than half of other current revenues during 2018 in the Sultanate. “The strong growth in income tax on...