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Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's telecommunication services sector got a boost last week with a new competitor when Royal Decree 40/2025 issued a Category 1 license to the Satellite Communications...

Muscat: The initial phase of the Muscat Area Traffic Study is being carried out utilizing advanced technology to gather precise data and take suitable actions to adapt to shifts in traffic patterns,...

The Ministry of Labor in the Dhofar Governorate has said that employers or businesses will be granted temporary work permits to bring in expatriate workers during the khareef season.These...

Muscat: All individuals, institutions, and companies engaged in e-commerce activities must obtain the necessary licenses through the Oman Business Platform, in addition to verifying their e-stores...

Muscat: Over 14,600 people used Mwasalat shuttle buses in Nizwa that operated during the Eid Al Fitr holidays between March 28 and April 5.Buses operated during busy evening hours at a frequency of 10...

Muscat: Several Omani companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange have disclosed the expected impact of the developments and repercussions of the United States of America's announcement to impose...

Muscat: One thing that is always highly praised, and of which citizens and residents should be proud, is the roads of the Sultanate of Oman. This sentiment is especially echoed by first-time visitors...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's roads are among the best in the world, and it is ranked among the top ten countries.It is ranked eighth globally and second in the Arab World in the RoadQualityIndex...

MUSCAT: Shannah and Masirah ports saw a notable surge in maritime activity during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, with many visitors travelling to the island.The Directorate-General of Maritime Affairs in...

MUSCAT: Starlink’s fixed telecommunications services are now officially available in Oman, marking a significant step forward in bridging connectivity gaps across the Sultanate of Oman’s rugged...

Muscat: Shannah and Masirah ports witnessed a significant increase in maritime activity during the Eid al-Fitr holidays as several people visited the islands.At the same time, several island residents...

Middle Eastern carriers saw a 3.1 percent year-on-year increase in demand while capacity increased 1.3 percent year-on-year with the load factor at 81.9 percent, according to the International Air...

Muscat: President Donald Trump unveiled his most expansive tariffs to date in a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday afternoon. He said he would impose a 10 percent tariff on all trading partners,...

Muscat: In December 2024, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Oman-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement has fostered a favorable...

Mwasalat is operating shuttle services in Nizwa during the upcoming Eid holidays. Buses will operate between Nizwa Souq and Nizwa Grand Mall at a frequency of 10 minutes until April 5 between 4 pm and...

Muscat: To ensure reduction in airfares through competition, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will issue temporary permits on the domestic Muscat-Salalah, Suhar-Salalah routes during peak winter and...

Muscat: The Starlink fixed public telecommunications services are now available in Oman using satellite communications systems.The Class 1 license was granted to meet the objectives of covering the...

The Sultanate of Oman is the fifth safest country in the world in the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo.With a score of 81.7, Oman is only behind Taiwan (82.9), Qatar (84.2), United Arab Emirates (84.5),...

Muscat: The Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has invited tender for the implementation of the first phase of the Jebel Shams Grand Canyon Project in the Wilayat of Al Hamra.The first phase will include...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has urged that licensed taxi apps are essential to ensure transparency by setting fixed prices before the trip,...