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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,...

Muscat: The number of passengers using the Muscat International Airport increased by 73.5 percent to 954,905 in March 2023 from 550,539 during the same period in 2022. The flight movement increased by...

This year’s holy month of Ramadhan passed quickly, by perception, mainly due to the moderate weather as most parts of the country benefited from prolonged rains due to the upper air trough.As we...

The prices of vegetables and fruits in the central market are comparatively at low levels compared to previous years and produce is available in sufficient quantities, according to sources.As this...

Muscat: The prices of vegetables and fruits in the central market are comparatively at low levels compared to previous years and produce is available in sufficient quantities, according to sources in...

Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on Tuesday issued a directive for international roaming SIMs used in (Internet of Things) devices after consulting with relevant parties in...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour is working on a new system that will guarantee a reduction in the cost of recruiting private labor and it will be based on the contract system, the first phase of which...

With just around 200km from the capital Muscat, Sur in the South al Sharqiyah Governorate is one of the most preferred short holiday destinations.A ride along the pristine coast towards Sur from...

Despite repeated warnings and preventive measures, accidents continue to happen on a regular basis, some of them being serious and fatal.Some of the cases reported and shared by the eyewitnesses on...

Muscat: The Indian millionaire businessman who started his professional career in the Sultanate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Rahma Association of Motherhood and Childhood in...

Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has been urging motorists to follow road safety guidelines during Ramadhan as there have been instances of road accidents from around the country.It may be noted that...