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@samuelkuttyvp - The Sultanate of Oman joined other countries in the world to observe International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.The day which falls on September 16 every year...

The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked among the five best Arab countries in the newly released index in the Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Oman is ranked...

On September 16, the Sultanate of Oman will join other countries in the world to observe International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, which is also known as World Ozone Day with the...

With the theme “Changing learning structures to eradicate illiteracy”, the Sultanate of Oman joined other countries in the world to celebrate World Literacy Day on Thursday.The Unesco-led...

In line with the Greater Muscat plan, the capital city will have a public transport system, which includes train infrastructure.According to an official at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning,...

The Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom already have a unique relationship and a long history of co-operation. The relations are deep, historic and enduring. The centuries-old relations...

Charity refers to a quality or virtue of unlimited love and kindness, and a conscious and unconditional practice of benevolent giving and caring. It is carried out selflessly, it is a one-way act...

The week-long series of roadshows conducted by a high-power delegation from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in five major Indian cities evoked an overwhelming response.The delegation was led by...

The unified addressing system (UAS) in Oman will bring across-the-board benefits to both citizens and residents and help the country achieve its long-term goals.“The Sultanate of Oman is developing...

Safety is the buzzword for students, drivers and teachers as schools reopen for the new academic year in the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday after the summer vacation.With a call to ensure safety of...

As government schools are set to reopen in a few days, the safety of students in buses is of paramount importance while commuting to and from their respective institutions. This is the time drivers,...

Tourism festival is set to become a prime mover in promoting the Sultanate of Oman as a family, leisure, business and sports and adventure destination.In this regard, Oman Ministry of Heritage and...

Although the infectious disease threat is relatively modest as compared to that of non-communicable diseases in the Sultanate of Oman, the trend is up.“Curiously, infectious diseases are still with...

A recent incident in which a juvenile was arrested while he was driving in the South Al Batinah Governorate in Oman shows the appalling state of parental ignorance and complicity which can lead to...

Muscat: Tenancy agreement, which is mandatory by law, must be registered with the civic authority to ensure the rights of both landlord and tenant, emphasises a top official at Muscat...

The total current revenues of ministries, government units and public institutions for the past fiscal year amounted to RO 2.87 billion.According to the final account of the state for the fiscal year...

Even as inflation has been rising faster than expected throughout the world since the beginning of 2022, households in the Sultanate of Oman remained shielded from the risk of changing prices thanks...

The percentage of expatriates has rebounded to the pre-pandemic level of above 40 per cent in the Sultanate of Oman. According to the population clock at National Centre for Statistics and Information...

India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day. The importance of the day increases when one thinks of all the years of pain and strain, and deprivation that the leaders and revolutionaries...

Although traditionally a cash-dominated country, thanks to the adoption of a broader range of digital payment methods all segments of the society in Oman have increasingly switched to cashless payment...