Longer validity period for vehicle registration
As part of the plans to ease services provided by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), Lt Gen Hasan bin Mohsin bin Salim al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, issued a decision No 61/2024,...
ROP to offer longer validity period for vehicle registration
Muscat: Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, inspector general of police and customs has issued a decision 61/2024, amending some provisions of the executive regulations of the Traffic LawThis...
Beware of hidden costs while traveling to Europe
Muscat: While the European Union (EU) recently announced its decision to grant a five-year valid multiple-entry Schengen visa to citizens of the Sultanate of Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council...
TRA receives requests for 260 mobile towers
Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) received 265 requests to build communications or mobile towers, an increase of three percent from last year, while 203 stations were upgraded...
Oman cricket team sets off for T20 World Cup 2024
Muscat: The Oman Cricket team on Sunday left Muscat for the T20 World Cup 2024 set to take place across the United States and the Caribbean. The Sultanate of Oman's first match is scheduled against...
Amid row, airport taxis urged to register with companies
Based on several serious issues raised by taxi operators, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has confirmed that airport taxi services are operated by...
Air India Express resumes normal services from Muscat
Muscat: The operations of Air India Express slowly started improving on Friday with more cabin crew members joining back for duty, after significant flight disruptions.On Saturday, Air India Express...
Traveling to Europe: Be mindful of tourism fees
Muscat: The European Union (EU) recently announced 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)...
Truck driver under probe in Liwa accident
In a bizarre accident due to the reckless action of a driver, a truck collided with 11 vehicles resulting in three deaths, including two citizens and an expatriate.According to the Royal Oman Police...
Unified tourist visa this year, to be called GCC Grand Tours
The unified GCC tourist visa will be put in place by the end of this year, and it will be called GCC Grand Tours, it was revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.The system will allow freedom...
Muscat: The unified GCC tourist visa will be put in place by the end of this year and it will be called GCC Grand Tours, it was revealed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.The system will allow...
Muscat Masterplan has it all: Metro, Amerat tunnel, water taxi
Muscat: The Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP) places lots of importance on connectivity via public transportation and less dependence on private vehicles, according to the Ministry of Housing and...
Al Amerat to get an integrated residential township
Muscat: To boost the country's real estate, especially the residential sector as part of the urban development, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning recently unveiled an investment package...
Muscat: To boost the country's real estate, especially the residential sector as as part of the urban development, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) recently unveiled an investment...
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...