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Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has warned electronic cigarettes and hookahs are banned in the Sultanate of Oman as per a ministerial decision of 2015.The violators are subject to an...

Muscat: Sultan Haitham City will undoubtedly be the country's largest integrated urban development project, in line with Vision 2040.The project is in line with the Oman National Spatial Strategy,...

The so-called exorbitant airfares on the Salalah-Muscat sector have been always a point of contention among passengers, especially those travelling with families during the peak Khareef months.These...

Muscat - Oman Airports has confirmed that it will implement the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on providing direct subsidies on fuel prices at Salalah Airport, equivalent to...

With just a day to go, the Orange and White taxi operators in the Sultanate of Oman are keeping their fingers crossed on the regulations which will come into effect from June 1.From June 1, all Orange...

Muscat: With the prestigious Oman Botanic Garden set to open this year or early next, Muscat Municipality has announced a project to ensure easy access for visitors to this destination.Keeping in mind...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has warned all establishments and cautioned them against employing the workforce (mainly the outdoor activities) during midday hours, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.The...

Muscat: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) warned that accurate weather information must be obtained from official sources.The CAA statement was issued in relation to spreading rumours and spreading false...

Muscat: Oman Meterology has warned that the temperatures may rise to mid-30°C to early 40°C for Muscat Governorate during midnight.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) urged people, especially outdoor...

Muscat: To maintain the efficiency of the traffic flow, especially during heavy rains, the Muscat Municipality will construct a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction, starting from the...

Muscat: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has issued Decision 15/2023 regulating the installation of charging units for electric vehicles.Article one of the decision states that...

Muscat: Notwithstanding the political equations in the region, Oman-Iran relations have successfully passed several tests of its time.This special relationship can be called the cornerstone of the...

MUSCAT: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has emphasised the severity of social media scams, urging the implementation of regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent criminal gangs from...

Once ready, GCC citizens, tourists and residents, including those in the Sultanate of Oman, will be able to avail the luxury train experience.Etihad Rail, the UAE Rail Network developer and operator,...

The New School Education Law, promulgated by the Royal Decree 31/2023, will not only ensure the right to basic education to all children in the Sultanate of Oman, but it also guarantees the highest...

Muscat: With the expansion of its digital services, the ROP has announced that it will be possible to obtain non-convictions (police clearance certificates) through its mobile applications and...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIIT) has said that the contribution of the communications and information technology sector to the gross domestic...

For the first time in 2019, ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back to 1300 and 100 BC were found at the archaeological site in the Wilayat of Dibba in Musandam during excavations, conducted by...

The process of net-zero emissions involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, especially by reworking human activities, which includes reducing emissions from factories and vehicles fueled by fossil...

The Royal Oman Police and other competent authorities have urged mobile phone users to be vigilant as fraudsters across the globe, including in the Sultanate of Oman, are constantly finding new ways...