Destination UK: Short-stay trips to be simplified for Omanis soon
Muscat: Very soon, all GCC nationals, including Omani citizens, will be able to enter the UK under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, which is applicable to visitors who do not need a...
IATA urges fair deal for airlines in ticket refund disputes
Istanbul - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection authorities in various countries to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers...
Middle East airlines return to 98% of pre-Covid level
Istanbul: As airlines in the Middle East return to profitability, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions...
CPA warns against sale of electronic cigarettes in Oman
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has warned electronic cigarettes and hookahs are banned in the Sultanate of Oman as per a ministerial decision of 2015.The violators are subject to an...
Sultan Haitham City: Muscat will be a regional powerhouse
Muscat: Sultan Haitham City will undoubtedly be the country's largest integrated urban development project, in line with Vision 2040.The project is in line with the Oman National Spatial Strategy,...
Will air travel to Salalah become affordable this year?
The so-called exorbitant airfares on the Salalah-Muscat sector have been always a point of contention among passengers, especially those travelling with families during the peak Khareef months.These...
Travellers hope fares cut on the Salalah-Muscat route
Muscat - Oman Airports has confirmed that it will implement the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on providing direct subsidies on fuel prices at Salalah Airport, equivalent to...
With a day to go, taxi drivers keep fingers crossed on new rule
With just a day to go, the Orange and White taxi operators in the Sultanate of Oman are keeping their fingers crossed on the regulations which will come into effect from June 1.From June 1, all Orange...
Muscat Municipality to expand access road to Oman Botanic Garden
Muscat: With the prestigious Oman Botanic Garden set to open this year or early next, Muscat Municipality has announced a project to ensure easy access for visitors to this destination.Keeping in mind...
Companies urged to follow the midday break rule
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has warned all establishments and cautioned them against employing the workforce (mainly the outdoor activities) during midday hours, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.The...
Tropical conditions: CAA warns against rumours
Muscat: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) warned that accurate weather information must be obtained from official sources.The CAA statement was issued in relation to spreading rumours and spreading false...
Met warns of high temperature in Muscat at night
Muscat: Oman Meterology has warned that the temperatures may rise to mid-30°C to early 40°C for Muscat Governorate during midnight.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) urged people, especially outdoor...
Road expansion for easy access to Oman Botanic Garden
Muscat: To maintain the efficiency of the traffic flow, especially during heavy rains, the Muscat Municipality will construct a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction, starting from the...
Oman issues regulations for EV charging units
Muscat: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has issued Decision 15/2023 regulating the installation of charging units for electric vehicles.Article one of the decision states that...
Oman-Iran ties have passed tests of time
Muscat: Notwithstanding the political equations in the region, Oman-Iran relations have successfully passed several tests of its time.This special relationship can be called the cornerstone of the...
Social media scams: TRA calls for regulations, awareness
MUSCAT: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has emphasised the severity of social media scams, urging the implementation of regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent criminal gangs from...
Once ready, GCC to have a luxury train service
Once ready, GCC citizens, tourists and residents, including those in the Sultanate of Oman, will be able to avail the luxury train experience.Etihad Rail, the UAE Rail Network developer and operator,...
New law ensures top-quality education to children
The New School Education Law, promulgated by the Royal Decree 31/2023, will not only ensure the right to basic education to all children in the Sultanate of Oman, but it also guarantees the highest...
Police Clearance certificate can be availed on mobile
Muscat: With the expansion of its digital services, the ROP has announced that it will be possible to obtain non-convictions (police clearance certificates) through its mobile applications and...
Comex 2023- A platform to showcase progress in digital transformation
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIIT) has said that the contribution of the communications and information technology sector to the gross domestic...