Contemporary & chic trends in interior design this 2023
Interior design has always been an important aspect of creating a welcoming and comfortable living space. With the ever-changing nature of design, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest...
ROP ensures road safety for travellers to Dhofar
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police, in close collaboration with the governors's offices, has undertaken significant measures to ensure the safety of the road leading to Dhofar Governorate. Recognising the...
11 divorces daily in 2022
Muscat: Divorce cases in Oman witnessed a significant upsurge in 2022, with the number reaching a staggering 4,160 compared to 2021 figure of 3,837, highlighting the need for a deeper analysis of the...
2022-23 GED results today
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education has released the results of the general education diploma exams and their equivalents for the first round of the academic year 2022-2023. Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al...
Omani population shows slight gender gap: NCSI
Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) announced on Wednesday that the population of the Sultanate of Oman has reached 5,083,300 as of July 10, 2023.The NCSI's report,...
'Environmental Guardians' campaign looks at protecting nature
The Environment Authority (EA) is actively carrying out its initiative called 'Environmental Guardians for khareef Dhofar 2023' in the Dhofar Governorate whose goal is to enhance the cultural...
Call for restoration of old houses in Al Hamra
Muscat: Calls are being made to restore old houses in Al Hamra, and there are significant efforts being made by locals and community organisations to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of...
Follow traffic rules: ROP launches extensive awareness campaign
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has launched an extensive social media campaign to raise awareness of traffic rules and educate the public, especially those traveling to Salalah and other parts of...
Significant increase in food prices: NCSI
Muscat: The recently released monthly statistical bulletin, which provides key insights into the economic landscape of Oman, saw inflation rates and changes in consumer prices.The bulletin, sourced...
Expat ownership of 4WD vehicles restricted to only those with family joining visa
Muscat: Seeking to clamp down on expatriate drivers using their vehicles to provide illegal passenger transportation and goods delivery services, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has clarified that...
Sweet treat: Omani Halwa goes international
Muscat: Omani Halwa holds significant importance in Omani culture, particularly in terms of hospitality, symbolising generosity and warmth when hosting guests. Its consumption has grown both within...
Over 80,000 donors respond to life-saving call in 2022
MUSCAT: According to the Ministry of Health figures, in 2022 over 80,000 individuals responded to the call for life and humanity by donating blood in both government and private blood banks.These...
Going for Haj?
Muscat: Undertaking the Haj pilgrimage requires careful attention to one’s health and well-being due to its physically demanding nature.While prioritising health preparations is essential to ensure...
One in five adults dies of NCDs before age 70 in Oman
Muscat: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) poses an increasing threat on a global scale and in the Sultanate of Oman, these diseases contribute significantly to the mortality rate of...
Awareness crucial to curb human trafficking
Muscat: As traffickers may continually devise new methods to ensnare victims, there is always a need to create awareness in order to curb the menace, according to experts in the filed, who say it is...
Gulf Youth Day: Youth population in Oman at 537,252
Muscat: At the end of May 2023, the Sultanate of Oman had a youth population of 537,252, the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reported. This data release coincides with the Gulf...
Masirah ME’s first healthy island
MUSCAT: Oman's Masirah Island has been awarded international recognition as the first healthy island in the Eastern Mediterranean region by the World Health Organisation (WHO). At a ceremony organised...
Masirah Island receives WHO's international recognition
Muscat: The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Masirah Island has received the international recognition as the first health city in the Eastern Mediterranean region.The organization...
Oman-Iran: A deep-rooted and longstanding historical depth
Muscat: For more than five decades, the diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran have strengthened, and their historical ties have solidified partnerships in...
MOH launches self-service for expat visa medical examinations
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched self-service registration for expatriates, who have to undergo medical fitness examination while renewing their visa.As per the details available,...