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Rising global temperatures are fuelling devastating extreme weather throughout the world, with spiralling impacts on economies and societies. The average global temperature for the past five years has...

Muscat: Following the decision to allow 100 per cent physical attendance, more students from classes 5 to 11 will be returning to schools for inperson education from Sunday.A joint inspection team...

As countdown begins for Oman’s 51st National Day of the Renaissance, preparations too are in full swing to welcome one of the most awaited days in the Sultanate of Oman.Every year, the nation...

The Scottish city of Glasgow was at the centre of pleas by world leaders, environmental experts and activists for action to halt the global warming which threatens the future of the planet. It was...

Muscat: The foreign exchange reserves in the Sultanate of Oman remained adequate, supporting the stability of the Omani rial’s fixed peg to the US dollar. Based on international standard metrics,...

The Sultanate of Oman vaccinated 87 per cent of the target group to combat the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.According to figures released by the Ministry of Health, the total number of vaccinated...

Aided by strong tourism potential and ease in travel restrictions, the Sultanate of Oman is all set to rebuild its air traffic over the coming months.Supporting the facts are arrivals of flights from...

Aligned with Oman Vision 2040’s economic growth and job creation goals, digital transformation plays a key role as it supports the strategic and vital sectors in the Sultanate of Oman.The ambitious...

@samuelkuttyvp -On the back of economy’s positive outlook and other factors, real estate market in the Sultanate of Oman is expected to pick up in the coming months.“Notwithstanding softening in...

For the first time in 2021, on the back of an increase in crude prices, the Sultanate of Oman has achieved surplus revenues of RO 154.1 million in August.The surplus comes with the rise in oil prices,...

Muscat: While setting conditions for ownership of real estate properties by non-Omanis, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning affirmed that the move will not affect the privacy of Omani society...

The latest edition of the Grenadier Walk of Oman, reimagined in the UK, has reached the finish line in London.Organised by Walking with the Wounded (WWTW), the expedition saw six former soldiers, all...

In line with the forecast, Oman economy is set for a major recovery led by higher oil prices and reform measures.The price of Oman oil for delivery in December has reached $83.06 a barrel on Tuesday...

Picturesque Al Amerat Stadium which is nestled in the Al Hajar Mountains is the cynosure of cricket fans around the world for hosting the T20 Challenge.Think of a country, which was considered as a...

Oman is one among many countries that has heightened the degree of awareness and concern about climate change and its adverse impacts on national economies and lives. Weather patterns are changing,...

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has selected Maria Ressa, co-founder of the digital news site Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, the longtime editor of Novaya Gazeta, a Russian independent newspaper for this...

As part of its efforts to ensure unhindered rescue and relief operations in areas ravaged by the tropical storm Shaheen, the Royal Oman Police sent additional task forces to the wilayats of Suwaiq and...

Oman is a country with a history of various cyclonic and storm events that have resulted in the loss of human lives, huge infrastructural damage and destruction of crops and animals.On October 3, a...

Restoration of basic services including electricity in most areas ravaged by tropical cyclone Shaheen is nearing completion thanks to the combined efforts of government machinery and...

MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman has announced a number of stimulus packages aimed at alleviating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic."In view of the current economic scenario and in continuation of...