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Muscat: As part of the ongoing efforts to implement executive plans for operational governance committees, a workshop was held under the National Employment Programme recently to enhance the...

The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Social Protection Fund, has announced a one-year extension of the job security allowance for all beneficiaries who have completed six months of...

MUSCAT: The Dhofar Governorate, renowned for its khareef season rains, has been experiencing continuous drizzle, leading to persistent fog on the mountain highlands. The Oman Meteorological Authority...

MUSCAT: The Oman Crafts Exhibition will be launched today at the Scientific College of Design in Muscat Governorate. The exhibition will run from July 15 to 17 with a vision to develop and market...

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 Council. ...

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...