New Labour Law to keep pace with changing developments
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...
City folk seek water parks to beat the heat
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...
Temperatures to cross 40°C in several cities: Met
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...
Taxis with meters: Can it work this time?
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...
Mandatory fare meters on all street taxis from June 1
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...
Oman sees surge in international hotel guests
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...
More Omanis embrace public transport
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...
Rehabilitation work begins at Qurum beach
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...
Oman's aviation sector joins the recovery bandwagon
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...
TUI charter flights will return to Muscat in winter
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,...
Passenger traffic at Muscat Airport is up 73.5% in March
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...
Oman braces for heat waves as summer approaches
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...
Vegetable prices stable at central market
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...
Eid al Fitr: Shoppers take advantage of low inflation, zero restrictions
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...
TRA to regulate international roaming in IoT devices
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...
New regulations soon for contract-based recruitment in Oman
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...
Sur most preferred short holiday destination
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...
A sudden surge in accident cases as Ramadhan nears end
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...
Businessman to build 300 homes for the needy in Oman
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...
Drivers urged to follow rules as accidents surge during Ramadhan
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...