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Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has reiterated the importance of complying with wage transfer regulations under Ministerial Resolution No. 729/2024 regarding the Wage Protection System, published in...

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has recovered OMR 3,200 for a consumer following a dispute with a gold and jewelry store in Muscat Governorate over discrepancies in agreed-upon...

Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced a temporary suspension of the mobile number portability service across all telecommunications providers in Oman, effective...

Kuwait's Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad al Yousef al Sabah on Sunday issued a decision allowing all foreigners residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to enter Kuwait by obtaining...

Salalah - Salalah Airport recorded a growth in aircraft movements and passenger numbers during the Khareef Dhofar season 2025, from June 21 to August 3, compared to the same period last year.Oman...

Muscat : The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has dismissed circulating reports claiming the introduction of a new OMR 100 banknote, calling the information “false and inaccurate.”In a statement, the...

Muscat: The Oman Human Rights Committee chaired its annual report on Monday, during an interactive meeting held in the presence of its chairman, Dr. Rashid bin Hamad al Balushi.During the meeting, Al...

The Arabian Chameleon, a rare and distinctive creature in the Dhofar Mountains, though not endangered, faces local threats due to habitat loss, pollution, and poaching, according to the Environment...

Salalah Free Zone (SFZ) – Part of Asyad Group – has reported a performance in the first half of 2025, attracting six new projects with a total investment value exceeding RO187 million. This brings...

Heavy rains are being reported from parts of the Sultanate of Oman as Oman Meterology cited continued activity of cumulus clouds over parts of the Al Hajar Mountains, with chances of scattered...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the peace agreement between the Republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan, affirming its deep appreciation for the efforts that contributed to achieving this...

Dubai - Emirates has said that using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard its flights, effective from October 1, 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to...

The Sultanate of Oman has condemned and categorically rejected the Israeli government’s decision to perpetuate its military occupation of the Gaza Strip, its continued violation of international...

Muscat - Traffic safety is a critical issue that impacts the lives of all members of society, especially with the increasing number of vehicles and the expansion of the road network in the Sultanate...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has said the application called Elyk Taxi has not obtained the required license under the provisions of the Land...

Gold closed strongly on Thursday, rising 0.81% to touch levels above the $3,400 mark intraday, and then settled near the $3,396 level. Prices traded relatively flat during Friday’s Asian...

Muscat: Bp has announced the appointment of Najla Zuhair al Jamali as President of bp Oman. She will join the company in September and assume full roles and responsibilities following a transition...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced on Thursday a package of improvements to its digital platform “Serb” for the registration of drones, reflecting public feedback gathered...

Khazaen Dry Port, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, has joined the global shipping network "CMA CGM," enabling the port to become an approved final destination for receiving containers. This move enhances...

Salalah: The Environment Authority in Dhofar Governorate has issued an important alert to visitors of the Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve, urging caution when choosing to explore the mountainous route...