Khazaen Fruits and Vegetables Central Market begins on June 29
Wholesale trade of fruits and vegetables will commence on June 29 at Khazaen Fruits and Vegetables Central Market 'Silal', and the shops at Al Mawaleh Central Market will be permanently closed, Muscat...
EV market in Oman gets a boost from infra push, affordable models
MUSCAT: There are 650 registered electric vehicles in the country, according to estimates, which are catered to by over 100 charging stations, according to a company that has been working on such...
Unlimited travel for students with free pass: Mwasalat
Muscat: The Oman National Transport Company, Mwasalat has said that the free pass for college and university students is aimed at encouraging the youth to use public transportation by offering...
Mawaleh Vegetables Market will be history soon
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has confirmed in a circular that all wholesale trading activities of the Fruits and Vegetable Market (SILAL) will commence at Khazaen Economic City on June 29, and the...
'Made in Oman' SUV in line to meet delivery target
Muscat: The first "Made in Oman' electric SUV has been getting a favorable response from serious and potential buyers in line with the global demand for electric vehicles.The first vehicle for...
Ruwi CBD to get a major facelift with a metro station
The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) is ready and will be implemented zone-wise once approved by the Council of Ministers.Speaking to the Observer on the sidelines of the Oman Real Estate...
Consultancy bid invited to develop Qurm Commercial District
Muscat: As part of the efforts to give facelifts to the capital's erstwhile downtown areas, Muscat Municipality has invited consultancy services to prepare a master plan for developing the commercial...
Mandatory maternity leave insurance from July 19
Muscat: The maternity leave insurance for citizens and expatriates working in the Sultanate of Oman will be implemented from July 19, the Social Protection Fund (SPF) said on its official platform.It...
Muscat Airport sees steady growth in 2024
Muscat: The passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport increased by seven per cent to 1,018,469 in March this year from 954,905 in March 2023. The total number of passengers (international,...
Oman to offer foreign visitors free treatment in emergencies
Muscat: Sultan bin Salem al Habsi, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a decision regarding the treatment of visitors to the Sultanate in emergency...
Boost to digital payments as banks launch Samsung Wallet
Muscat: In a boost to digital transformation, some banks in the Sultanate of Oman launched the Samsung Wallet service on Sunday, allowing customers to make digital payments using the Samsung Pay...
4 firms show interest in stormwater project in Muscat
Four companies are participating in the project to resolve water stagnation in the Muscat Governorate.The technical bid was opened on April 21, while the priced bid will be unveiled on April 27.Muscat...
Muscat: The passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport increased by seven percent to 1,018,469 in March this year from 954,905 in March 2023.The total number of passengers (international plus...
UAE begins cancelling traffic violations of Oman Citizens
Abu Dhabi - In response to the initiative launched by the UAE government, the Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior has announced the start of activating the decision to cancel traffic...
Hafeet Rail all set to enter construction stage
Muscat: The partnership agreements signed between stakeholders on Tuesday will mark the actual start of the construction of the railway linking between the two countries.It may be noted that Oman and...
Oman citizens to get a 5-year, multiple-entry Schengen visa
Muscat: The European Union (EU) announced on Monday its decision to grant a five-year valid multiple-entry Schengen visa to citizens of the Sultanate of Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
Suhar-Abu Dhabi railway — Connecting the wider GCC
Muscat: The eagerly awaited and prestigious Suhar-Abu Dhabi international railway line will enter the implementation stage this year, which was revealed recently by the Ministry of Transport,...
Plenty of opportunities for all airports in the region: Elena Sorlini
MUSCAT: The Middle East has the most vibrant and successful aviation sector compared to other regions, It was also one of the first to recover from the pandemic-era meltdowns.There are plenty of...
Emergency committee handled diverted flights: CAA
Muscat: During the recent low-pressure system and related weather conditions, Muscat Air Traffic Control (ATC) handled heavy and unstable air traffic on some routes.22 flights of various airlines were...
Post-flood road rehabilitation work in full swing
Muscat: Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, visited the North al Batinah Governorate on Friday to review the conditions of the...