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Muscat: The Ministry of Labor, in cooperation with the Social Protection Fund, announced the extension of the period for disbursing the job security allowance by one year to all beneficiaries who have...

In the trial operation phase of the Silal Central Market for fruits and vegetables located in Khazaen Economic City in the Wilayat of Barka, the Consumer Protection Authority convened a crucial...

Electronic games are considered part of modern culture, and they have become very popular in various parts of the world. Many of our children spend a lot of time in front of the computer or mobile...

The Ajwaa Al Ashkharah Forum in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali will launch its second edition tomorrow. The forum which attracted over 220,000 visitors and participants last year will further...

Eleven governorates are hosting the Future Entrepreneur Boot Camp for school students. Amid an atmosphere full of passion and creativity, the young pioneers began their adventure in the Future...

To promote, enhance and support the tourism, investment and entertainment aspects, the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing recreational tourism events and forums during...

As Khareef season unfolds, the Dhofar Governorate transforms into a bustling destination, attracting tourists from both within the Sultanate of Oman and abroad. Travellers should be prepared for the...

The Environment Authority’s ban on single-use plastic bags that are less than 50 microns thick came into effect on Monday. This follows Order No. (8/2024) issued on January 24, 2024, which came...

MUSCAT: In cooperation between the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) and the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), 'Tasmu' initiative was launched to enhancing the leadership capabilities of Omani...

Muscat: The Royal Academy of Management and the Ministry of Social Development jointly inaugurated the "Tasmu" initiative in a ceremony aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of Omani women...

The Sultanate of Oman joined the international community in celebrating World Drug Day which falls on July 26. This year’s celebration comes under the slogan 'The evidence is clear: Invest in...

As temperatures rise during school holidays, many families resort to wadis and beaches to escape the heat, which are the most places where drowning cases happen.Drowning cases are considered painful...

To enhance building safety standards, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) entered into an agreement with the International Code Council to design Oman Building Code before the end of...

Counterfeit medicines represent a significant global crisis affecting every country, including developed nations.The World Health Organization warned two days ago of the spread of three counterfeit...

MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura on Sunday held its 9th regular session for the first annual convening of the 10th term under the chairmanship of Khalid Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura...

With the soaring temperatures in Oman, the government has taken decisive action to protect workers from heat stress by suspending work for three hours each afternoon.The Ministry of Labour announced...

Muscat: The State Council discussed draft law on media on Tuesday. Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, reviewed the session’s agenda, which included the media...

MUSCAT: With the adoption of the 2040 Industrial Strategy, the industrial sector is set to emerge as one of the fastest growing segments, underscoring Oman’s efforts to diversify its economy. In...

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and Muscat University have taken a significant step toward enhancing cooperation and fostering development by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This...

The Court of Appeal in Salalah has issued a judicial ruling against four individuals found guilty of wildlife trespassing. Each defendant has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined RO 1,000....