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The Minister of Labour (MoL) has issued a decision 729/2024 on the Wage Protection System that ensures the employer’s commitment to transfer the wages of his workers to their bank accounts based on...

MUSCAT: The e-gates and digitalisation of air travel are the way forward as they ensure comfortable travel for passengers but also help airports that face space constraints for expansion.Speaking to...

Muscat: ATM transactions in the Sultanate are witnessing a decline with more users shifting to mobile-based payments and money transfers in recent times.According to the Central Bank of Oman (CBO)'s...

Muscat: Around 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98 percent of pre-pandemic levels.According to the latest Tourism...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that in 2024, SAF production volumes reached 1 1.3 billion liters, double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million liters) produced in 2023.SAF...

MUSCAT: After years of deliberation, transformative development projects are finally underway to reshape the iconic Muttrah Waterfront, one of Oman’s most popular tourist destinations.Key among...

Muscat: The eighth edition of the "ICAO Security Week 2024 and the High-Level Ministerial Meeting", hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, opened on Monday at the at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center,...

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,...