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MUSCAT, MAY 8  - The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries plans to allocate more land for Omani youths to start integrated farm projects. “We have already taken a number of steps to attract the...

MUSCAT, MAY 7 - The large-scale Liwa Plastics Industries Complex will be opened in 2020, said Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Oil and Gas. He was speaking to reporters after the...

MUSCAT, MAY 7 - The Sultanate will continue with the commitment to maintain crude oil production adjustments till the end of this year. Speaking to the Observer on the sidelines of Oman Plast 2018,...

MUSCAT, MAY 7 - A three-day expo, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in building facades and aluminium frontages got off to a good start at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday....

MUSCAT, May 5 - To give solace to workers from the scorching sun, the mandatory mid-day break in Oman will begin from the first week of June. “As usual, the three-hour break for blue-collared...

Consumers in Oman are now used to headlines screaming seizure of food items and closure of eateries for not following safety standards and regulations. Adding to the mounting concern is the rising...

Smartphones help us stay connected with others, keep us abreast with the latest information and make a positive impact on our work and personal life. In other words, it satisfies the need to talk to...

As part of its efforts to encourage strict adherence to disclosure regulations, the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) felicitated five listed companies with 2018 Quality Disclosure Awards. While...

MUSCAT, April 30 - It is sustainable because it is safe, efficient, ecological, economical and equitable. It improves plant, animal and human health. It is a new technology that generates solar...

April 30 - As part of its efforts to encourage strict adherence to disclosure regulations, the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) felicitated five listed companies with 2018 Quality Disclosure...

MUSCAT, April 29 - In an attempt to ease laws relating to jobs in the Sultanate, pensioners and students have been allowed to take up part-time employment. “Students must be enrolled in a public or...

MUSCAT, April 28 - In view of a drastic rise in the number of people travelling abroad for organ transplants, citizens and residents have been asked to exercise caution. While pointing out that...

The earth laughs in flowers, said American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. Flowers are nature’s gift and look more beautiful when they are on the plants! But very often what happens is when we see them...

MUSCAT, April 24 - On the back of continuous rise in international oil market, Oman crude price crossed the $70 per barrel mark for the first time in three years on Tuesday. “The price of oil for...

MUSCAT, April 22 - As part of the government’s efforts to ensure maximum safety at workplaces, employees in certain service sectors will have to face random medical checks. According to a decision...

MUSCAT, APRIL 22 - The fifth edition of the annual exhibition and conference on medical tourism and healthcare will open on Tuesday at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. IMTEC Oman, 2018 — the...

MUSCAT, April 21 - The target to provide 25,000 jobs to Omani nationals is expected to be reached before the scheduled deadline of May 31. “Only just below four per cent of the new recruitment is...

People all over the world spend huge sums on dietary supplements and vitamins to maintain their health. But the oft-asked question is whether these supplements are necessary at all or it is simply a...

MUSCAT, April 17 - The Ministry of Manpower has warned companies against denial of annual increment to Omani employees in the private sector. “We have received complaints that some companies have...

CALLOUS conmen are raising their heads once again on the Ruwi High Street, cheating bypassers and making off with cash. From simple tricks of selling solutions to greying hair, bulging tummy or...