Oman calls for unified efforts to combat human trafficking
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has taken many measures to protect workers from exposure to exploitation or human trafficking, including issuing the new labour law issued via Royal Decree No 53/2023,...
Oman calls for unified regional efforts to combat human trafficking
Muscat: The fifth edition of the Government Forum to Combat Human Trafficking in the Middle East was launched in Muscat on Wednesday to create a unified approach to combat the problem.Sheikh Khalifa...
Tourism Communication Conference: Oman shares its experiences with GCC
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information organised the Tourism Communication Conference on Tuesday to explore successful tourism experiences in the Arabian Gulf region and engage with local...
National platform to monitor air quality launched
Muscat: The 'Oman Conference on Environmental Sustainability' started at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, with a focus on environmental, research, and scientific fields related to carbon...
847 publishers from 34 countries to take part in Muscat book fair
MUSCAT: The 28th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will be held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 21 to March 2, said Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidy,...
Muscat International Book Fair from Feb 21
Muscat: A press conference by the main committee of the Muscat International Book Fair was held on Wednesday to reveal details of the activities of the 28th edition, which will be held between...
New Sports City to come up in Al Musannah
MUSCAT: The second day of the second edition of the 'Together We Make Progress' forum included discussions on diverse topics, including work, employment, economy, investment, culture, sports, youth,...
1 million students attend schools in Oman
In response to the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to foster communication with the public through open dialogue and involve society in shaping future visions and strategies,...
17.2% increase in crimes during 2023
Muscat: The Public Prosecution revealed that the total number of cases referred to it during 2023 stood at 37,836, with an increase of 17.2 per cent compared to 2022.This was revealed during the...
Trust deficiency in online shopping
Muscat: As the trend of online shopping gains popularity in Omani society, we embraced it for its time and saving benefits.Given our significant presence on social media, we constantly come across...
Social protection benefits a jump towards prosperity
On the occasion of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession Day, citizens have hailed the government for enacting the Social Protection Law and setting up the Social Protection Fund saying...
Malaysia on top among hosting countries for Omani students
Muscat: The Ministry of Higher Education,Research and Innovation outlined significant indicators for private higher education institutions during the academic year 2021/2022.The top five countries...
Oman makes headway in digital transformation
Oman has embarked on a comprehensive journey of digital transformation across various sectors, signifying a paradigm shift in the way the country approaches governance, services, and innovation.The...
Sultanate marks World Premature Day
MUSCAT: The Sultanate, along with other nations, commemorates World Premature Day on November 17 annually. Global statistics reveal that an estimated 15 million infants are born prematurely each year...
Omanis can now edit passport info, replace photos
Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has confirmed that citizens can now edit their personal information and photos in their passports.ROP said that individuals can edit information based on the data...
Omani passport issuance increases by 22pc
Muscat: In 2022, the issuance and renewal of Omani passports saw a substantial increase, reaching a total of 368,669, which represented a significant growth of 22 per cent compared to the previous...
Mangrove project to reduce 14m tonnes of CO2 emissions
Muscat: In a groundbreaking initiative known as the Oman Blue Carbon project, the Environment Authority and MSA Green Projects Company have teamed up to plant 100 million mangrove trees across the...
Oman's Blue Carbon project to cut 14 million tonnes CO2 emissions
Muscat: The Oman Blue Carbon initiative, which seeks to plant 100 million mangrove trees in the Sultanate of Oman, will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 14 million tonnes.It also has the...
Inclusive effort to boost Oman’s marine wealth
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Oman has taken a significant step in fisheries management by organising a comprehensive national event.This collaborative event...
Oman's biodiversity on display at Expo 2023 Doha
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in Expo 2023 Doha, which is taking place this year under the theme 'Green Desert, Better Environment.' This horticultural exhibition is the first of its...