AirHelp rates Muscat airport among the best in the world
Muscat: AirHelp, the world’s largest air passenger rights organization, has unveiled its annual comprehensive Score, offering an evaluation of airports and airlines globally.In this extensive...
Oman expresses regret over US veto of Gaza Ceasefire resolution
Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its regret and rejection of the US administration’s bias and its use of veto against the Security Council’s draft resolution that would have demanded...
RO 16mn Al Khuwayma shrimp farming project inaugurated
Muscat: Celebrated as a major contributor to food security in Oman, Fisheries Development Oman (FDO) on Thursday marked the opening of the small-scale shrimp farming project Al Khuwaymah in the...
Infiltrators arrested for drug smuggling
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) on Thursday has arrested a group of infiltrators of Asian nationality on charges of smuggling over 100 kgs of hashish in North Al Batinah.In a statement, ROP said...
Muscat Municipality temporarily closes Hawiyat Najm Park
Muscat: The Hawiyat Najm Park in the Wilayat of Qurayyat will be set for a one-week closure due to some technical works, Muscat Municipality said on Thursday.In an online statement, the Municipality...
EA to finalize Nature Reserves Strategy soon
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority (EA), is working on the final phases of the Nature Reserves Strategy. The EA has recently announced two nature reserves and is...
Fresh bids invited for expansion of Al Mouj - November 18 street
MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has refloated the tender for the Al Mouj and November 18th Street expansion project for bidding from specialized companies.The tender was first floated for project roads by...
GCC Summit calls for an end to Israeli siege on Gaza
DOHA: The final statement of the 44th GCC Summit held in Doha said that the GCC Supreme Council expressed its deep appreciation and gratitude for the great and sincere efforts made by His Majesty...
Shura Office reviews ministerial statements’ topics
MUSCAT: The Office of Majlis Ash’shura held its third regular meeting of the fist annual session under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, on Tuesday.The Office of Majlis Ash’shura...
16,799 Omanis employed in the tourism sector: MHT
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) said that 16,799 of the 179,750 workers employed in the tourism sector activities are Omanis.At the same time, 23,979 SME establishments are...
MHT reprimands 30 unlicensed establishments in Dhofar
Muscat: As part of the Ministry's continuous follow-up of unlicensed establishments, officials from the Directorate General of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate reprimanded 30 establishments...
Oman Air launches the latest amenity kit
Muscat - Oman Air has revealed its newest range of luxury on-board amenity kits in collaboration with high fragrance House, Amouage.Featuring a bespoke selection of fragrance and skincare products,...
Sayyid Fahd arrives in Doha for the GCC Summit
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, arrived in Doha, heading the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation at the 44th GCC Summit.Sheikh Tamim bin...
Tawi Al Hara livestock market nears completion
Al Rustaq: The development of the Tawi Al Hara market in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq is nearing completion as work goes on according to schedule.It is one of the most well-known livestock markets in the...
Oman to take part in the GCC Summit tomorrow
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 44th GCC Summit which will be held in the Qatari capital Doha tomorrow (Tuesday).The Sultanate of Oman’s delegation will be headed by His Highness...
Voting results for Council of Ministers forum announced
MUSCAT: The Secretariat-General of the Council of Ministers announced the results of the voting it launched on November 9 which allowed all society segments the opportunity to choose the topics...
Sayyid Fahd to lead Oman delegation to GCC summit
Muscat - On behalf of His Majesty the Sultan, His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, will leave for the State of Qatar on Tuesday ( December...
Two arrested for traffic disruption in Bausher
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police on Monday said two people were arrested for disrupting traffic in Bausher. “Muscat Governorate Police Command arrests two people after a video clip was circulated on...
Heavy rains in Chennai, Oman Air services affected
Muscat: Flight operations at Chennai airport have been affected due to the heavy rains as Cyclone Michaung is expected to cross the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu on Monday. Several flights have been...
What you need to know about Oman Cultural Complex
Muscat: The upcoming Oman Cultural Complex in the Madinat al Irfan district (Airport Heights district) of the Muscat Governorate will be completed within a maximum period of three years over an area...