Going online
With the Sultanate opening itself to Internet and mobile e-commerce, a significant percentage of the population is using online for shopping and other activities. With more than 2.9 million mobile...
FEELING DROWSY... DON’T DRIVE
MUSCAT, July 11 - Don’t drive if you are drowsy to avoid accidents and stay unhurt. Sleep is a powerful biological drive that can overtake even the best driver. This tip comes from the Royal Oman...
More jobs available for Omanis in various sectors
MUSCAT, July 10 - As part of its efforts to find more jobs for the citizens, the Ministry of Manpower has announced the availability of more opportunities in various establishments. “Candidates...
More jobs for Omanis
MUSCAT: As part of its efforts to finding more jobs to the citizens, Oman's ministry of manpower has announced availability of more opportunities in various establishments. "Candidates without...
Economy rebounds with 8.7 pc growth
MUSCAT, July 8 - The Sultanate’s economy rebounded and recorded a broad-based recovery with a growth of 8.7 per cent during 2017. This was confirmed in the latest report by the Central Bank of Oman...
New visa rules for foreign tourists from GCC
MUSCAT: Tourist arrivals in the Sultanate are all set to get a boost, especially from the GCC countries, with the introduction of new visa laws. According to the new law, foreigners residing in the...
Weekend read- Up in smoke
Smoking among mentally ill patients in Oman is found to be 13.6 per cent. This is almost double the average rate among the public Patients with psychiatric disorders tend to smoke tobacco at a higher...
Expat population shrinks by 2.1%
Muscat: The number of expatriates from different Asian countries working in Oman has witnessed the biggest ever drop in May this year. The total number of expatriate workers in Oman at the end of...
Bangladesh nationals top expat workers in Oman
Muscat: Bangladeshi nationals continue to form the major chunk of the expatriate population in the Sultanate with 680,242 workers in May this year amid a fall of 3.6 per cent compared to 682,702 in...
Visa transfer made flexible for expatriates
MUSCAT, July 4 - Expatriates now have more flexibility vis-à-vis the visa transfer. A sponsor can shift a certain type of visa to another — work or temporary work visa — on payment of a fee of RO...
Expat employees in govt sector can sponsor domestic help
MUSCAT: Expatriate employees working in government entities in the Sultanate can now sponsor and bring domestic help. Brigadier General Ahmed bin Sultan Al Nabhani, Director General of Foreign...
172 workers abscond on daily basis
MUSCAT, July 2 - An average 172 expatriate workers flee their employers daily in the Sultanate amid crackdown by the authorities. Although the figure is based on the number of workers declared as...
251 firms found violating mid-day break rule
MUSCAT, July 2 - A total of 251 companies have been found violating the mid-day break rule, according to the Ministry of Manpower. As per Omani law, workers should not be employed at construction...
Average 172 workers abscond a day
Muscat: Amid crackdown by authorities, an average 172 expat workers are absconding in Oman, figures from the previous years show. Data also show a year on year increase in the number workers who...
MUSCAT: A total of 251 companies have been found with violating the mid-day break rule announced by the ministry of manpower. According to Omani law, workers should be not employed at construction...
The thriving ‘scrap’ business in Muscat
MUSCAT, June 30 - While the sale of scrap is becoming a lucrative business, metal theft is also increasing proportionately. “The business doesn’t have proper scrutiny. Scrap shops are mushrooming,...
Crackdown on illegal speed-breakers
Close on the heels of warnings issued by the Muscat Municipality, authorities have started demolishing illegal constructions and speed-breakers in different parts of the city. While a property in...
Rupee at 19-month low, gold dips further
The Indian rupee continued its plunge, hitting a 19-month low against the dollar on Wednesday. This means one Omani rial at the current level fetches above 178 rupees. Reports indicate the rupee had...
Firms fined for selling expired goods
MUSCAT, June 26 - A number of commercial establishments in the Sultanate were slapped with fines amounting to RO 2,500 for violating the law that protects rights of consumers. According to a...
Update data to get fuel subsidy, citizens told
MUSCAT, June 26 - The National Support System has alerted Omani citizens to update the registration data in the system every three months from the date of registration. “This is being done to...