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...
Significant increase in coffee consumption
Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics or Information (NCSI) has recently provided statistical information indicating that Oman’s coffee imports up to June 2023 have surged to 5.9 million...
Second round registration for GED students begins
Muscat: The Higher Education Admissions Center, HEAC, has initiated the registration process for available academic positions and new educational programmes in the second round of admissions for the...
Smartwatches are revolutionising healthcare
Muscat: The integration of wearable devices, particularly smartwatches, into our daily routines has been remarkable with such gadgets becoming an integral part of people's lives, offering an extensive...
Toursim ministry to showcase Oman at Riyadh International Book Fair
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's active participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2023 as the guest of honour within the Sultanate of Oman's exhibition area represents a...
Oman joins other Gulf countries in annual celebration of Gulf Day for Environmental Well-being
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is joining hands with the other Gulf countries in the annual celebration of Gulf Day for Environmental Well-being on September 19. This year, the overarching theme is...
MoH launches seasonal flu vaccination programme
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) in Oman has initiated its annual seasonal influenza vaccination campaign with a multifaceted approach whose primary focus is on protecting the health of both Omani...
Expats to get free treatment for infectious, communicable diseases
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health has compiled a comprehensive list of infectious and communicable diseases that pose a substantial public health threat. Individuals suffering from any of these diseases...
'Partners Support' offers innovative tourism features
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism launched the 'Partners Support' platform, which represents a cutting-edge and practical tool designed to facilitate cooperation and engagement among...
Oman to apply for 'A' classification of UN human rights panels
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC), finished preparing its file to apply for Category 'A' in the classification of the UN Global Alliance of National...
Breakfast boosts brainpower
Muscat: In a recent effort focused on enhancing youngsters' general health and welfare, the Ministry of Health has strongly appealed to parents, encouraging them to guarantee that their children...