Fire incidents — small businesses pay the price
The fire that gutted several stores in Seeb Souq in the wee hours recently caused enormous financial losses to businesses, even though there were no fatalities due to the incident.According to some...
What to expect from the Integrated Sports City
Muscat: The proposed Integrated Sports City will come up in the wilayat of Musannah in the South Al Batinah governorate, near the waterfront and a beach resort.According to the Ministry of Sports,...
Six lives lost in rain floods, including 3 children
Muscat: Three children who were swept away in the flowing Wadi Bani Ghafir in the Rustaq state were found dead on Monday, according to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA).In a separate...
Civil Aviation Authority unveils new brand authority
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launched its new identity and also that of the Civil Aviation Club under the patronage of Dr. Kamel bin Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Secretary-General of the...
Heavy rains to continue till Tuesday morning, Mountain road closed
Muscat: Heavy thundershowers associated with downdraft fresh winds and hail are expected during this night and tomorrow early morning over Governorates of North a Sharqiya, South al Sharqiyah, Muscat,...
Oman sets '2027' target for full phase-out of plastic bags
Muscat: Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has made a decision to gradually eradicate all forms of plastic shopping bags in Oman within a specified timeframe.EA issued a decision 2024/8 to ban use...
Heavy rains in some northern governorates
Muscat: The coasts of the North and South al Batinah governorates, and places around Hajar Mountains are expected to get heavy rains in the coming hours.There are reports of heavy to moderate rains...
Muscat Municipality invites bids for stormwater management
Muscat: Muscat Municipality (MM) will appoint a contractor to carry out the design and construction of a drainage system that will resolve the problems of flooding and water stagnation in Muscat...
Going ahead as per plan and promise
The Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZAD) in Al Wusta Governorate has developed in various phases, which include the development of basic infrastructure to host one of the biggest core industries in...
Oman citizens can now apply for ETA
MUSCAT: Oman citizens travelling to the UK can apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from today, which will replace the current system of applying for a visa.The ETA can be applied for those...
Global air travel recovery continued in 2023: IATA
Muscat: The recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand, according to the International Air Transport Association...
Oman moves ahead with Musandam Airport project
Muscat: As part of the royal directives to improve tourism movement and connectivity between Musandam Governorate and the rest of the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, the Civil Aviation...
Oman citizens can now apply for ETA for UK travel
Muscat: Oman citizens travelling to the UK can apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from today, which will replace the current system of applying for a visa.The ETA can be applied for those...
Oman receives over 4 million visitors in 2023
Muscat: Over 600,000 Indians and 118,000 Chinese nationals visited the country in 2023 as the Sultanate recorded over four million visitors arrived last year, which included 2.1 million three to...
Muscat Airport passengers face 'waiting' blues
Muscat: While airports across the world are getting smarter with no need to take out passports or boarding passes during the time of check-in, immigration, and boarding, travelers flying into Muscat,...
RO 36 million Bandar Al Khairan project to boost tourism
Bandar al Khairan Resort project was formally launched on Monday in the presence of Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism.To be completed in 24 months, the RO 36 million...
'Ban on single-use plastic bags did not achieve goals'
Muscat: The ban on the use of single-use plastic bags, which was implemented in the Sultanate of Oman in 2021, is yet to yield 100 per cent results, according to top official of Environment Authority...
Traveling to Oman: Follow guidelines for a pleasant experience
Muscat: While visiting a foreign country, including the Sultanate of Oman, travelers must have a fair knowledge of local rules and laws to avoid unpleasant experiences at the point of arrival...
More international bus services make GCC travel cheaper
Land connectivity with neighbouring countries from the Sultanate of Oman offers cheaper travel options to citizens and residents.With flight fares exorbitant even for short distances, any new...
Oman citizens need an ETA to enter Kenya: Embassy
Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Kenya has informed Oman citizens that the Kenyan authorities have announced the activation of the electronic travel permit (ETA).Travelers of all age...