Oman to host two major logistics events
Muscat: Oman will play host to two major logistical events bringing together the global logistics decision makers, players and knowledge and expertise to be shared among the members.The first one is a...
Indian actor smitten by Oman's beauty, eyes it as next shoot destination
Muscat: Was it the arid mountains embracing the vast sand dunes or the turquoise blue waters that awe-inspire those who are pampered by the sea breeze on the shores of Oman sea or the unique,...
15 films to be shown at EUFF in Muscat
Muscat: As many as 15 films and documentaries from 9 countries are being showcased at the first European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in Muscat from September 23 to 30 at the Vox Cinema in Mall of...
MoH to keep a tab on misuse of medical leaves
Muscat: The Ministry of Health is planning to crack down on individuals who misuse the sick leave, as reported by the Department of Private Health Institutions.Efforts are currently underway to...
Morocco applauds Oman’s legal system
Rabat: The Kingdom of Morocco has lauded the Sultanate of Oman for its efforts in enhancing its legal system, particularly in the area of commercial arbitration.Moroccan Minister of Justice, Dr...
MoAFWR takes stock of kingfish in Oman
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) is implementing various programmes to assess and manage the kingfish stock in Oman, as the species is overfished and it is...
Sharing Wi-Fi is illegal, say service providers
Sharing Wi-Fi or any other internet services with parties outside the residential premises where the Wi-Fi connection is provided is considered an illegal telecom activity and can result in punitive...
Indian expatriates celebrate Onam
Resident Indians in the Sultanate of Oman joined their brethren across the world in celebrating Onam, a confluence of flowers of various colours that symbolise goodness triumphing over evil,...
Family's remains from Salalah crash repatriated to India
MUSCAT: The mortal remains of the four of a family who died in a crash near Salalah nearly two weeks ago, have been repatriated and paid last rites at their home in the Indian state of Karnataka on...
Oman-Afro Honey Fest from Sept 18 to feature rare varieties
MUSCAT: A number of rare and unique varieties of honey will be the cynosure at the third Oman-Afro Honey Fest to be held under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture,...
OSHRM partners with Elevatus to accentuate digital transformation
The Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM), has entered into a strategic alliance with Elevatus, a global leader in AI-driven recruitment technology to augment the national digitalisation...
Oman Krishikkoottam hosts 14th annual seed giveaway
MUSCAT: People from various walks of life passionate about nourishing and sustaining organic farming came forward with a mission spreading the value of individual farming and distributed seeds of...
Work on Oman's tallest flagpole project in full swing
Muscat: The largest flagpole in the country, currently under construction near the Ministries District in Al Khuwair, has reached a staggering 50 metres in height, with only 76 more metres to go...
Al Jabal Al Akhdhar gearing up for Olive Harvest Festival
Yet again, Al Jabal Al Akhdhar is all set to host the Olive Harvest Festival as the mountain is clad in olivine, which attracts people from across the country and beyond for days long activities and...
Onam competition registration begins today
As expatriates in Oman gear up for the Onam festival, a harvest festival in South Asia, preparations are underway. People are collecting clothes and food ingredients for the ten-day celebration, which...
Availability of fish reduced due to storm warning
The volume of fish arriving at the central fish market in Muttrah has decreased over the past two days due to the Asna storm warning. Fishermen were advised to avoid the deep sea due to the prevailing...
Weeklong blood donation campaign launched
Muscat: The Ministry of Health represented by the General Directorate of Health Services in Muscat Governorate, in cooperation with the Directorate of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) in Bausher, has...
'Parents have crucial role in safeguarding children from drowning'
In light of the inclement weather prevailing in the Sultanate of Oman as Cyclone Asna is set to make landfall, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has cautioned all citizens and...
Local businesses on BNI make RO 2.1 million from referrals and networking
MUSCAT: Businesses from a cross-section of the society who are members of the Business Network International (BNI), world’s largest business referral organization, announced on Saturday that it has...
Indian school child found dead
Muscat: A student of Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir was found dead on Wednesday, according to the school authorities. The child was in class 8, and the body was cremated in Muscat, a source from the...