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Muscat: All most cities in the Sultanate are encountering high temperatures for the third consecutive day on Monday, with temperatures in the capital expected to touch the mid-40s by the...

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has said that consumers should take help from the law if they are denied of their rights.Recently, the Directorate-General of Consumer Protection (DGCP) in Al...

The National Center for Emergency Management (NCEM), which will operate within the organisational structure of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) at the level of a general administration, will prepare plans...

Muscat: Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, on Sunday issued a decision 98/2023 defining the terms of reference of the National Center for...

Oman Air recently revealed some key highlights of its expected performance this year, including the total revenue forecast for 2023 is expected to be up 236 per cent in 2023, compared to 128 per cent...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued Royal Decree No 25/2023 which stated that the Oman Botanic Garden shall be affiliated to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.The...

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, which took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Saturday, was screened for the invited guests at Al Bustan Palace Hotel. The event was...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman seeks to create 500,000 jobs in the tourism sector by 2040, which will include a substantial percentage of women employees, it was revealed at the Arabian Travel Meet...

With World Cup 2022 in Doha equally benefiting the Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE as partner countries, long-term partnership unified policies are required to boost the tourist sector...

The fourth annual conference of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) hopes the labour law will protect workers' rights apart from addressing the problems and challenges related to work...

Muscat: The fourth conference of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) began in the Sultanate on Wednesday, which also see an election to the Board of Directors for the period 2023-2027.It may...

As summer days approach and high-temperature lock people, especially children, in their homes, one activity that would have given an occasional reprieve is the water theme park.Even the famed beaches...

Muscat: After the series of air troughs that followed one another moderated temperatures for most of April, the Sultanate is now at the start of the summer season.Temperatures are expected to be...

Muscat: After several attempts in the past, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has once again a fresh decision to streamline and regulate the public...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) will implement the Aber digital or mobile fare meter in all Orange and White taxis from June 1.With this...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman witnessed a surge in the number of international hotel guests at the end of March 2023 compared to the same period last year.While the number of Omani guests in hotels...

Contrary to perceptions, more Omanis are using public transportation, particularly bus services, which is significant as the country strives to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.According...

As the Sultanate of Oman and its vast coastline are frequently exposed to the impacts of air troughs and low-pressure weather systems, the authorities have decided to launch corrective measures.The...

As global air traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels despite a surge in oil prices, the number of passengers using the Muscat International Airport increased by 73.5 per cent to 954,905 in March 2023...

After three years, TUI Airways will operate charter flights to Muscat during the winter tourism season in 2023, according to details announced by AeroRoutes.com.TUI Airways is a British airline,...