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MUSCAT: Under the slogan 'The road unites us and our behaviour on it reflects our identity', the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is intensifying its efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow as Eid Al...

MUSCAT: A prudent strategy leveraging Oman’s political neutrality and strategic geographic location is helping the country sustain growth within the framework of Oman Vision 2040, despite the...

During Ramadhan, many people feel tempted to skip Suhoor simply out of tiredness or laziness. However, missing this important pre-dawn meal means losing out on essential nutrients that help the body...

MUSCAT, MAR 9In light of global economic shifts, the private sector in the Sultanate of Oman is no longer merely a supporting partner but has become the primary driver and backbone upon which the...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s digital economy is transforming from a simple ambitious plan into a billion-dollar engine that is infusing the arteries of the GDP, according to Dr Ali bin Amer al...

MUSCAT: The tourism sector is among the key areas targeted for development under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan as a promising driver of economic diversification. The Ministry of Economy stated that the...

In Ramadhan, many people who follow an active lifestyle often wonder whether fasting will slow down their physical progress. However, fasting does not mean giving up exercise altogether. Instead, it...

MUSCAT, FEB 25The implementation of new health projects continues apace in line with health priorities outlined in Oman Vision 2040, according to the Ministry of Health. This is being achieved by...

MUSCAT, FEB 23Ahmed bin Jaafar al Musalmi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, issued a decision promulgating regulations governing the rollout of "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) schemes — an...

MUSCAT, FEB 22The risk of dehydration increases for those fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan, as many suffer from dry skin problems during this time.Many hours of abstaining from food and...

MUSCAT, FEB 22The Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund has announced the start of this year's Omani ginger harvest season as part of a project to utilise modern technologies to develop...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education has worked to ensure smooth access to education in all regions, including schools in remote geographical areas.It has successfully overcome the technical challenges...

 Muscat: The third edition of the national discounts and promotions campaign, ‘Oman Celebrates’, concluded here yesterday with a well-attended ceremony presided over by Eng Ghalib bin Said al...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion is spearheading a major initiative to modernise Oman's industrial sector through the Industrial Observatory project. This...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development clarified that an employee or worker with a disability, or an employee or worker without a disability who is the primary caregiver of a relative (father,...

MUSCAT: With broad participation from the industrial and investment sectors, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion celebrated Omani Industry Day yesterday, February 15, 2025,...

Smartphone addiction is no longer a time pass, but a real challenge for parents that requires a deep understanding of its roots and causes. Studies indicate that mobile usage exceeding seven hours a...

MUSCAT: Al Mouj Muscat has launched Azura Beach Residences 3 and 4, adding 570 luxury apartments and 41 four-bedroom duplex chalets with marina and ocean views — and marking the final release in its...

AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT: The 2026 Annual Plan outlined recently by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) of the Sultanate of Oman includes a strategy for development of...

MUSCAT: Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector reached 130,359 registered firms by end-December 2025, as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada) rolled out a 2026...