Travelling with children - Advance planning key to having fun
Muscat: For some, travelling is a fun and a unique experience to recharge. However, for mothers, it is a stressful experience that requires a lot of preparation, as they often carry a baby or a child...
Workshop highlights human trafficking indicators
Muscat, May 20 A workshop was held on Tuesday titled "Indicators of Human Trafficking, Raising Awareness of Its Dangers, and the Importance of Reporting It". The event aimed to enhance public...
Oman achieves exceptional progress in GEM report
Muscat, May 20 The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) on Tuesday organised a workshop to review the Sultanate of Oman's results in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor...
HANDLE EXAMS WITH CARE
Examinations are a crucial stage in students’ lives; they require careful preparation and effective time and task management. Examinations are also one of the most stressful periods students...
Empowering persons with disabilities
Muscat, May 18 The two-day Vocational Integration Forum for Rehabilitation Centres, Schools and Colleges, titled "Skills Without Barriers," organised by the Ministry of Social Development, targeting...
Temperature and performance at work
MUSCAT: Have you ever noticed that your job performance is affected by fluctuations in weather and climate throughout the year? You may think this is a joke, but it carries within it a phenomenon that...
CPA to launch 'Safe Shopping Campaign' today
Muscat: With the global economy moving towards a digital economy, the 'Safe Shopping Campaign' will be launched today, Wednesday, organised by the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), that aims to...
Oman's Labour Law fully supports working women
Muscat: Oman's new Labour Law has undergone significant reforms aimed at improving the rights and protections for workers, including women who get several provisions specifically designed to enhance...
MoH launches EBS project, public health empowerment programme
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Department of Epidemiological Surveillance at the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, on Monday launched the Event-Based Surveillance...
RO 37m financing programmes to boost entrepreneurs' diversity, sustainability
Muscat: Ten diverse financing programmes have been launched by the SME Development Authority (SMEDA) to empower entrepreneurs and meet their needs, ultimately enhancing their financial stability and...
Protecting students from extreme heat
The Sultanate of Oman is currently experiencing hot summer characterised by intense heat accompanied by dry and humid air, which can often reach record temperatures, especially in some areas far from...
Premarital check-up crucial for healthy future
MUSCAT, MAY 6 As part of the Sultanate of Oman's commitment to promoting community health, improving the quality of life for citizens and preventing genetic diseases, the Ministry of Health, through...
'Dhakira' platform to enhance digital services for NARA
Muscat: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) launched the electronic portal and digital services 'Dhakira' on Thursday, under the auspices of Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaithani,...
Media’s role in shaping national identity highlighted
MUSCAT: The Oman Journalists Association (OJA) organised a symposium on media and national identity under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs,...
Young readers take centre stage as school students lead the way
MUSCAT: The first day for school students at the Muscat International Book Fair welcomed a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd, who turned out in large numbers to explore the wide array of books and...
Promoting stable, healthy marriages
Muscat, April 22 Based on the importance of the family in the socialisation process, the Ministry of Social Development is training marital guidance trainers for those preparing to get married. The...
Shura meeting reviews housing, urban initiatives
MUSCAT, APRIL 21 On Monday, the Majlis Ash'shura hosted Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, during the ninth regular session of the second regular session of the...
State Council reviews draft laws on state dues
MUSCAT, APRIL 21 On Monday, the State Council, chaired by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, convened to discuss the draft laws on the collection of state dues...
Culture takes centre stage at Muscat Book Fair
MUSCAT: Under the theme 'Cultural Diversity and the Richness of Civilisations,' the Muscat International Book Fair announced the details of its 29th edition during a press conference held recently....
CP initiative aims to cut complaints, raise awareness
MUSCAT: To streamline consumer-supplier relations and ensure legal compliance, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has launched the 'Your Contract Protects You' initiative. The programme ensures...