Labour status correction grace period extended till December 31
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour on Monday has officially announced an extension to the grace period for correcting legal employment status in the Sultanate of Oman. Originally set to conclude on July...
GCC urges international community to act urgently on Gaza
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has voiced its condemnation and strong denunciation of the continued unjust, inhumane, and illegal siege imposed by Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip and...
MoL clarifies certification rule for accounting, auditing professionals
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued a clarification regarding its earlier announcement concerning the mandatory professional classification certificate for individuals working in the accounting,...
Thundershowers, downdraft wind expected across parts of Oman
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a weather alert, highlighting the development of thundershowers and strong downdraft winds over several parts of the Sultanate.According to the latest...
No work permit renewals for engineers without certification from August
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has confirmed that starting August 1, 2025, it will no longer renew work permits for engineers in Oman unless they present a valid professional classification...
Summer rains return to Muscat after a long pause
Muscat: After weeks of intense summer heat, parts of the capital city of Muscat finally received long-awaited rainfall this afternoon, bringing brief but welcome relief from soaring temperatures.Light...
Weather: Temperatures surge to 47.4°C in Muqshin
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is currently grappling with a marked rise in summer temperatures, as several regions across the Sultanate continue to endure intensifying heat.Over the past four days,...
Moody’s upgrades Oman’s credit rating to investment grade
Muscat: In a significant affirmation of the Sultanate of Oman’s financial resilience and progress, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the country’s credit rating from “Ba1” to...
Global newsrooms without borders: How AI reshaping journalism
Click here to download the full edition of the Correspondent e-magazinehttps://www.omanobserver.om/pdf/2025/07/02/omandailyobserver-20250702-2.pdf?ts=001014In my fourteen years as a digital news...
Visa renewal grace period without fines ends on July 31
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued a reminder to all individuals, employers, and workers that the grace period for rectifying legal employment status, including visa (labour card) renewals...
Commerce ministry warns against fake circular
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has issued a warning regarding the circulation of a fake document titled “Ministerial Statement,” which falsely claims to...
Downbursts and thunderstorms expected in several governorates
Muscat: The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center of the Civil Aviation Authority has issued weather alerts today, warning of unstable atmospheric conditions over several parts of Oman. These...
Global newsrooms without borders
How AI is reshaping journalismIn my fourteen years as a digital news editor at Oman Observer, following stints with Reuters and Times of India, I’ve witnessed numerous technological shifts. Yet none...
Scattered rainfall expected across governorates
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather forecast for today indicating varying weather activity across the Sultanate.As of this morning, skies are partly cloudy over the Central...
Oman Air confirms resumption of normal operations
Muscat: Oman Air has confirmed that its flight schedule has returned to normal operations following the disruptions caused by cancellations last night. The airline stated that only minor delays remain...
Unstable weather conditions expected across Oman today
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued multiple alerts as unstable weather conditions are expected to affect several parts of the Sultanate today.According to the latest forecasts,...
Weather alert: Thunderstorms expected across Governorates on Saturday
MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of thunderstorm activity across various parts of the Sultanate on Saturday, 7 June.The alert indicates the formation of...
Escape the heat: Wadis to cool off during holidays
Muscat, June 5As Eid Al Adha holidays begin, residents and visitors are gearing up for a well-deserved break. Oman announced a five-day holiday, including the weekend, providing an excellent...
Escape the heat: Wadis in Oman to cool off this holidays
Muscat: As Eid Al Adha holidays begins in Oman tomorrow, residents and visitors are gearing up for a well-deserved break. Oman has announced a four-day holiday, including the weekend, providing an...
Oman among the hottest places on earth in the past 24 hours
Muscat: Oman has ranked among the top 10 hottest locations on Earth over the past 24 hours, according to data from Eldorado Weather, a global weather monitoring platform. The coastal town of Bidiya...