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Is the changing education system putting physical and mental stress on students? This is an often asked question by parents and health experts seeing children going to schools with heavy backpacks,...

A growing number of parents in Oman are prioritising family vacations and taking their kids on different adventures, driven by the desire to spend a greater amount of time with their children. All the...

On the back of higher production, the fisheries sector witnessed a rapid jump of 59 per cent in 2018. The sector contributed 7.3 per cent to the growth of GDP emanating from non-petroleum activities...

MUSCAT, AUGUST 21 - After remaining subdued for three years, the government expenditure surged over 10 per cent in 2018. According to the Central Bank of Oman, after witnessing an annual average...

MUSCAT, AUGUST 19 - With the full implementation of vehicle tracking system, Muscat Municipality has succeeded in ensuring better management of its vehicles. “In its early stages, the system...

Bullying is no longer limited to classrooms or playgrounds. With the rise in the popularity of social media platforms, it happens even at homes, 24 hours a day! Many children face cyberbullying...

Online recruitment scammers continue to lure job-seekers with false promise of overseas employment and immigration. Common scams include email notifications on job offers, selection through visa...

  A festive mood set in all across Oman with citizens, residents and visitors all set to Eid al Adha — the festival of sacrifice on Monday. All the streets and shopping malls were abuzz with...

The falling rupee has come as a blessing in disguise for thousands of Indian expatriates working overseas as it happened during the festival season. Many Indians, especially, blue collar workers were...

With Eid al Adha shopping reaching its frenzied peak, a wave of excitement could be seen among the citizens and expatriates alike on Saturday evening. With the holidays already announced, malls and...

Private sector companies that delay or cut salaries of their employees have been warned of strict action. “Salary is the right of an employee and the Oman law guarantees it. No company can deprive...

ONA - MUSCAT, JULY 31 - The Ministry of Finance ruled out plan to postpone the implementation of value added tax (VAT) in the Sultanate. “The Secretariat General of Taxation is currently...

SAFE FOOD: Violation to attract fine not less than RO 100 - MUSCAT, JULY 29  - Muscat Municipality said it will step up crack down on food establishments to ensure strict implementation of the...

MUSCAT, JULY 28 - Cosmetics and personal care products sold in the Sultanate must comply with the health and safety requirements in accordance with the Gulf Standard Specifications...

MUSCAT, JULY 28  - The ministry of manpower has extended the ban on recruiting expatriates in 87 professions for six more months. According to a decision by Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser al Bakri,...

MUSCAT: The new laws promulgated by Royal Decrees reflect the government’s intention to enhance the private sector role in the country’s development and generate more job opportunities for the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 - Close on the heels of curbs on recruitment of foreign workers, there has been an across-the-board fall in the number of expatriates in different top level positions. According to the...

Muscat: While describing its services as excellent, the Muscat Municipal Council has urged citizens to use the services of National Transport Company of Oman (Mwasalat). “More Omanis should use the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 9 - The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs on Sunday said that it was fixing entrance fees for Jabal Akhdhar Nature Reserve. According to a statement from the ministry, RO 1 will...

MUSCAT: Mwsalat on Saturday announced that bus services between Muscat and Dubai route have resumed. The national transport company of the Sultanate said: “Operations on Muscat-Dubai route will be...