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The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked among the Arab countries in the IUU Fishing Index for their best practices in combating overfishing, which deprives artisanal fishermen of fish, severely reduces...

The Sultanate of Oman joined other countries to observe the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which is observed every year on June 17.The date was chosen as it is the day when the...

Rains have descended on the mountains of Dhofar and soon it will splash on the plains to usher in Khareef drawing tourists from the region and beyond. Light drizzle and mist make Dhofar a green summer...

The relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of Tanzania is special and unique because of the shared history and common blood and familial ties dating back thousands of...

June 7 is a special day dedicated as World Food Safety Day to address one of the basic necessities of life — food. This year the day was marked with the theme “safer food, better health”...

Outdoor workers heaved a sigh of relief as the annual mid-day break for the summer months started on June 1.An initiative aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of workers, especially at...

Since the roll-out of Vision 2040, the start-up scene in the Sultanate of Oman has become a hotspot, with many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making their way at par with many countries in...

Represented by the Environment Authority, the Sultanate of Oman joined other countries across the world to mark the UN-led World Environment Day on Sunday, June 5 with the theme ‘Only One...

On the back of ease in Covid-19 restrictions, visitors to the Sultanate of Oman witnessed a massive 488.3 per cent jump in March 2022 compared to the corresponding period last year.According to...

Warehouses and workshops in residential neighbourhoods is a health hazard to the people, and their construction is in violation of the civic law.“These facilities, in addition to being illegal, are...

Since the dawn of January 1, 2021, your trip to a supermarket in Oman has ended with two options either to take a bag with you or buy one at a small cost. This followed a decision by the Environment...

The 31st World Congress of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), taking place in Muscat, will witness first-hand accounts of experience from journalists in war-torn countries like...

Even as the Ministry of Labour is set to roll out a campaign against the dangers of heat stress as part of the mid-day work break, the rise in the temperature has prompted health experts to issue a...

Youth and children under the age of 29 years constitute the largest segment of Omani population with a representation of 63 per cent.“By gender, the population pyramid for Omanis is almost equal,...

The palm trees in the Sultanate of Oman are becoming heavy with ripe dates signalling that the harvest season for the juicy delicious fruits is all set to begin.This is the period of the season when...

The media in Tehran and Muscat continue to resonate with applause for the relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were further cemented by the visit of...

Every year, May 23 is celebrated as World Turtle Day to recognise the value of these species and raise awareness about helping them survive and thrive in their natural habitat.Founded in the year 1990...

It’s official that all legal Covid-19 restrictions have gone! The Sultanate of Oman too joined on Sunday among the last group of countries with zero Covid-19 restrictions. The Supreme Committee on...

Allaying concerns about the availability of wheat in the market, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman is taking all possible steps to ensure...

The relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which extend back to the ancient civilisations, are built on mutual respect, cooperation and non-interference.Monday’s...