Beginning of summer on Saturday
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will witness the summer solstice on Saturday, June 21, marking the official beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, according to astronomical data.The...
Oman to mark beginning of summer, Khareef Dhofar next Saturday
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will witness the summer solstice on Saturday, June 21, marking the official beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, according to astronomical data.The...
MoL sets mechanisms to appoint one Omani per commercial register
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Sunday issued mechanisms for enforcing the decision to appoint at least one Omani employee for every commercial registration that has completed one year since...
South al Sharqiyah to host Ajwaa al Ashkharah Forum
Muscat: The Governorate of South al Sharqiyah is set to host the third edition of Ajwaa al Ashkharah (Al Ashkharah Summer Extravaganza), a vibrant cultural and recreational event set to feature a...
Follow animal handling guidelines to avoid Congo fever during Eid: MoH
Muscat: As Oman prepares for Eid, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to take precautions against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), a viral disease transmitted from animals to...
Landowners affected by Railway Project to get compensation
The Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) in North al Batinah called on citizens whose properties are affected by the railway project to visit the directorate to complete...
Nearly 50% of Omanis carry alpha or beta Thalassemia: MoH
Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Health said that approximately 50 per cent of Omani citizens are carriers of either alpha or beta thalassemia, highlighting the importance of early detection through medical...
Is divorce valid in Oman if husband sends a message via social media?
Muscat: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has confirmed that divorce issued through modern digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, and similar applications is considered...
No plans to phase out subsidies by year-end: APSR
Muscat: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has confirmed that what has been circulated about its plan to completely lift subsidies before the end of 2025 is false.Speaking on the...
ROP calls for vehicle safety checks as summer temperatures rise
Muscat: As the summer heat intensifies across the Sultanate of Oman, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is urging motorists to conduct regular vehicle inspections and follow essential safety guidelines to...
ROP sets new rules for vehicles import from GCC countries
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate General of Traffic and the Directorate General of Customs, has announced new regulations concerning the import of vehicles from GCC...
Royal Decree issued to regulate human organ and tissue transplantation in Oman
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 44/2025 promulgating the Law on the Regulation of Human Organ and Tissue Transfer and Transplantation in the Sultanate of...
Get a permit before planting outside your home in Muscat
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has said that it is essential to obtain official permits before undertaking any planting or landscaping work outside the residential boundaries to maintain urban order and...
Rose event "Ata’a al Ward" to be held in Jabal al Akhdar from April 10
Muscat: Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, in collaboration with the SMEs Development Authority and the Ministry of Heritage and TourisM (MHT), has announced the opening of registration for the "Ata’a al...
These commercial establishments in Oman required to provide e-payment services
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has reiterated that all commercial establishments in specified sectors must provide electronic payment services and...
Tents ,caravans need to be removed as camping season ends: Municipality
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has called for the immediate removal of camps, caravans, and unauthorised structures, noting that any remaining encroachments will face prompt clearance.According to the...
Ministry of Education endorses first semester GED exam results
Muscat: Dr Madiha Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister of Education, approved on Thursday General Education Diploma (GED) exams’ general indicators of results, as well as the results of equivalent...
'Together We Progress' forum discusses present job market
Muscat: The second day of the "Together We Progress" forum discussed various topics through a series of dialogue sessions, covering governorate development, the future of professions and jobs, the...
Oman to have 1,306 schools by 2025/2026: Minister of Education
Muscat: The Shura Council hosted on Wednesday Dr Madiha Ahmed al Shibani, Minister of Education, to deliver her ministry’s statement before the Council.The statement addressed several key topics,...
ROP sets regulations for car technical inspection services
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has authorised qualified car maintenance and repair centres in industrial areas to offer vehicle inspection services and outlined the regulations needed for...