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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...

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 volunteers. ...

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...

Although the Sultanate is one of the leading countries in dealing with all issues related to the environment and climate, the country is not new to tropical storms. The last to hit the country is...

Once again I have become witness to the fury of nature. The capital city of Muscat along with many other areas in the Sultanate was beaten black and blue by the severe cyclonic winds. ‘Shaheen’,...

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called on citizens and residents to follow instructions concerning their protection as well as of their properties. In a statement, the regulator said that owners...

MUSCAT : Teams from Civil Defense and Ambulances Authority rescued eight people who were marooned due to the overflowing of wadis in the Al-Dakhiliyah Governorate on Monday morning. Captain Khalil...

MUSCAT: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called on citizens and residents to follow instructions with regard to their protection as well as of their properties In a statement, the regulator said...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism called on all hotel establishments located on the coastal strip from Muscat Governorate to North Al Batinah Governorate to evacuate inmates and visitors...

MUSCAT: Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has ordered closure of a commercial establishment in Barka for raising prices of foodstuffs after taking advantage of the adverse situation. According to a...

The Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday its readiness to deal with any emergency situation that may rise from the tropical cyclone Shaheen. In a statement, the ministry said it had activated...

Mwasalat suspended its bus and ferry services in all the governorates following the development from the tropical storm Shaheen. However, bus services in Salalah will not be affected. According to...

Shops and suppliers have been warned against any artificial rise in the prices of commodities in view of the tropical cyclone Shaheen that is advancing towards the Oman shore. Salim bin Ali Gmana,...

MUSCAT: Shops and suppliers have been warned against any artificial rise in the prices of commodities in view of the tropical cyclone Shaheen that is advancing towards the Oman shore. Salim bin Ali...

Samuel Kutty and Sandhya Rao Mehta The relations between Oman and India are embedded in history with millennia old commercial, cultural, religious and economic linkages owing to geographical...