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Some of us might have been enjoying good lives today because the generations before us were not lured by consumerism and left some savings for the future. We can argue that that generation did not...

Muscat: The chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee of Majlis Ash'Shura has said that 29 articles have been amended in the draft personal income tax law to ensure fair distribution of wealth....

Muscat: With the cruise ship movement from Europe facing disruptions in the Red Sea, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) on Tuesday said the focus will be shifting to Asia.Abdullah al Saadi,...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued Royal Decree No 51/2024 that established the National Records Centre and defined its prerogatives. The National Records Centre will be...

Muscat: individuals have been prohibited from collecting money from the public or advertising the collection of money for any purpose, including for charitable purposes, according to a new decision...

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that International demand for air travel rose 9.2% compared to September 2023. Capacity was up 9.1% year-on-year and the load factor...

Muscat: The electronic gates at the Muscat International Airport are helping passengers with ID cards (citizens) and expatriates with resident cards to clear the immigration process seamlessly both...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology will have a complete evaluation of the public transport network in the country through a consultancy, which will be...

Muscat: Muscat Municipal Council on Tuesday reviewed Muscat Municipality’s preparations for the Muscat Nights 2025 events, which in its new form includes a variety of entertainment and cultural...

The Ministry of Labour has clarified how gratuity (end of service) of both Omani workforce and expatriates will be calculated as per Article 61 of the Labour Law until the implementation of the...

Muscat- Gold prices rose to a record high Tuesday, driven by increased demand for the metal as a haven.Gold prices in Oman on Wednesday are:24 Carat – RO34.90022 Carat – RO32.75018 Carat –...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has long been home to expatriates from various nationalities, and in recent years, certain groups have seen significant growth in their numbers.Notably, the number of...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has long been home to expatriates from various nationalities, and in recent years, certain groups have seen significant growth in their numbers.Notably, the number of...

Muscat: Muscat International Airport witnessed an increase of 4.7 percent in the number of international and domestic passengers in the first nine months of this year.A total of 9,764, 530 passengers...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality will undertake a study to implement and improve safety measures on Al Jabal Street (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) by appointing a consultancy. "The consultancy will be...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality will undertake a study to implement and improve safety measures on Al-Jabal Street (Amerat-Bausher Mountain Road) by appointing a consultancy."The consultancy will be...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued Decision 1152/2/19/2024-21 related to the Postal Services Regulation Law, which states that the authority alone shall be competent to issue the...

Muscat: The Inspector General of Police and Customs, issued Resolution 149/2024 issuing the executive regulations of the Biometrics Law based on the Royal Decree 21/2024.A new decision refers to the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labor (MoL) has issued decision 617/2024 that calls for having a system for employers to register their complaints and grievances.This decision is based on the Labour Law...

Across communities and countries, window shopping has long been a beloved pastime, where individuals stroll through shops, admiring products without any intention to buy.While it’s uncertain how...