Oman ideally poised to become a global green hydrogen hub
Muscat: Oman Green Hydrogen Summit kicked off at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, with the opening of an exhibition that saw the participation of more than 30 companies.Speaking on the occasion,...
Oman tops in ease of settling in
An InterNations survey has ranked cities and countries based on a survey conducted among expatriates.In 2022, a total of 11,970 expatriates took part in the survey, representing 177 nationalities and...
Football Fan Festival to attract more crowds
The Football Fan Festival continues to attract huge crowds and those numbers are expected to go up as the World Cup in Qatar enters the knockout stage.With no second chances for the losing teams, fans...
HIV testing confidential, assures MoH
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has said that people can approach voluntary counselling and testing centres to conduct blood tests for HIV/Aids.It said that these centres will not reveal the identity of...
'Sun and beach destinations support tourism growth'
With its vast coastline and clear skies, the Sultanate of Oman is naturally poised to take advantage of the global tourism sector recovery, with sun and beach destinations proving the most resilient,...
Take a short break to enjoy Oman
National Day holidays are a perfect time to experience some stunning activities and see places around Oman.The holiday is an excellent opportunity for citizens and residents to get out and about for a...
Oman's charming tourist attractions beckon this weekend
Muscat: Oman National Day holiday is a perfect time to experience some stunning activities and tourism experiences around Oman’s governorates, in addition to its authentic culture and cuisine.The...
Watching World Cup during office hours?
Previous Fifa World Cups kept football fans awake till the wee hours. However, the current Qatar edition has been a boon, as the matches are held during most of the working hours -- the first match...
Fans enjoying Oman base amid football craze all over
With the World Cup 2022 in Doha all set to enter its second week, the football fever has gripped the Sultanate, which is one of the partner countries.Several football fans are now residing in the...
A step forward to cut carbon footprint
The Sultanate of Oman endorsed the concerns of the recently held UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt and supported the measures to fight the issues that affect the environment adversely.The...
Oman to see 93% jump in foreign tourists during World Cup
Muscat The Sultanate of Oman has recorded a significant increase in performance compared to other tourist destinations in the region, according to ForwardKeys, a travel data, and analytics...
Football fans excited for Oman-Germany friendly match
Muscat: On Wednesday, soccer fans in Oman will be in full force, even if the Sultanate's national team did not manage to qualify for the World Cup 2022 and even before the first game is played.As part...
National Day attractions: Drone, laser shows at Al Amerat Park, Al Khoudh Dam
MUSCAT: The governorates of Muscat, Dhofar and Musandam will be witness to special events organised by the authorities as part of the 52nd National Day celebrations.The drone and laser shows will be...
Laser shows and drones at Al Khoud and Amerat on Nov 18, 19
Muscat: A series of special events will be held in the governorates of Muscat, Dhofar and Musandam to commemorate the 52nd National Day of the Renaissance.Drone and laser shows will take place on...
Oman's new health insurance policy to benefit all visitors
The Capital Market Authority’s (CMA) new health insurance policy form for visitors coming to the Sultanate of Oman will allow visitors to obtain insurance coverage through insurance companies'...
Oman committed to achieve net-zero emissions
The Sultanate of Oman has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, announcing its plan recently. The target involves reaching zero routine flaring by 2030 and a 7 per cent reduction in...
Countdown begins for Football Fan Festival
Muscat: The ‘Oman World Cup Programme’ announced the details of the Football Fan Festival, which will take place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) from November 18.Speaking to...
National Day: Ports of Oman
The ports of the Sultanate of Oman handled an increase in cargo volume in the first half of this year.The number of containers handled by ports saw an increase of two per cent at 2,58 million TEU...
Amerat Park to be closed for National Day preparations
Muscat - Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Secretariat General of National Celebrations, will close the Al-Amerat Public Park on November 15-17 to prepare for an event celebrating the 52nd...
Vistara to start non-stop Mumbai-Muscat flights
Muscat: The Indian full-fledged airline, Vistara, on Saturday announced non-stop flights between Mumbai and Muscat starting from December 12.Vistara will operate daily flights between the two cities...