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MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will host the Security Week, and ministerial meeting, which will be held for the first time after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)...

Muscat: Video and audio calls have been activated via WhatsApp without the use of a VPN, according to some users.Sources in the TRA said calls seem to be possible via this platform, according to some...

Muscat: Work has started on the Muttrah Cable Car project, according to a source connected to the main contractor.Speaking to the Observer, the source said cable car services will have three stations...

Muscat. The UAE nationals topped the number of inbound visitors to the Sultanate in the ten months of this year.According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), 1,007,398...

Muscat: Oman Airports has invited bids for the development, ownership, and operations of an air cargo facility at Suhar Airport in the North al Batinah governorate.The project will be operated on the...

The International Space Station (ISS) will pass over the skies of the Sultanate of Oman this evening.According to Falak Oman, the station will pass at a speed of 27,600 km per hour, will appear at...

MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has unveiled plans for the area surrounding Hawiyat Najm (Bimmah Sinkhole) in the Wilayat of Qurayat as part of the efforts to develop the site as a tourist attraction,...

Muscat: Free HIV testing is available in all government health institutions and most private health institutions, and the test is conducted in complete confidentiality, according to the Ministry of...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality has unveiled plans for the area surrounding Hwayat Najm (Bimmah Sinkhole) in Wilayat of Quriyat as part of the efforts to develop the site as a tourist attraction, which...

Muscat: Oman is making significant strides to boost its aviation sector, focusing on competitiveness, investment opportunities, and sustainability. Key initiatives include digital transformation,...

The events of Muscat Nights will be held at Naseem Park, Wadi al Khoud, Seeb Beach- Sur al Hadid, Oman Automobile Association, Qurm Natural Park and Al Amerat Public Park between December 23 and...

Muscat: A worker who provides a valid medical certificate confirming his or her illness is entitled to sick leave for not more than 182 days.As per Article 82 of the Labour law, the entitlement to...

Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued guidelines for companies licensed to provide postal services or contracted with them to reduce carbon emissions during packaging,...

Muscat: The new Media Law issued recently (Article 5) prohibits accepting any donations, subsidies, special benefits, or other benefits from any person or entity inside or outside the country,...

Winter in Oman is a prime season for tourism, offering a unique opportunity for the industry to thrive.With its pleasant weather and diverse attractions, Oman stands out as a destination of choice...

Muscat: The number of international passengers at Muscat Airport increased by 3.5 percent to 9,716, 134 in the ten months of 2024 compared to 9,388, 957 in 2023 during the same period. There was an...

Muscat: While international air traffic is growing with seat capacity expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, but airfares remain more than 10% higher in several markets,...

The economic downturn following the drop in oil prices from 2014 and the Covid-19 pandemic led the government of Oman to introduce a Medium-Term Fiscal Balance Plan (MTFB) in 2020. Approved by His...

The urban landscape of Oman is set to undergo a significant transformation, with several key projects expected to be completed before the mid-2030s as part of Oman’s Vision 2040 initiative. In...

The Sultanate of Oman has adopted a firm stance concerning the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has persisted for over a year. During this time, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has...