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To bring more transparency and simplicity, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced new guidelines for citizens seeking treatment abroad.MoH’s Department of Treatment Abroad Affairs said...

Zero-paper Municipal Council elections drew appreciation from voters, electoral officers and other stakeholders.Addressing a press conference, Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Under-Secretary, Ministry of...

Organ transplantation is a blessing for a large number of patients, especially those with liver and kidney failure.One deceased organ donor can save up to eight lives.The donation during life is for...

A first-of-its-kind electronic voting system with a high level of security is in place for 731,767 voters for the municipal council's third term. Among the eligible voters, 347,965 are women, and...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) found 140 violations regarding the non-availability of electronic payment services at commercial establishments.A decision was made...

Start-ups in Oman are growing at a rate of 10 per cent every year, according to a top official. Speaking at the first-of-its-kind Investment and Start-Up Summit in Muscat on Monday, Halima bint...

Omani citizens and residents can visit Qatar without Hayya card. However, for those who wish to watch matches must register in the portal.The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that the citizens...

Winter Nights Festival, one of the economic stimulus initiatives for small and medium enterprises, started at Al Mouj Golf Square on Tuesday.The festival is an initiative of the Ministry of Economy in...

Buses made in the Sultanate of Oman are proving to be one of the most prominent means of transport to commute fans in the Qatar World Cup.The bus project is part of a strategic investment initiative...

Omani volunteers are part of the Sultanate of Oman’s initiative to ensure the success of the Qatar World Cup 2022. For this, 600 Omani youths have taken up the task of voluntary service and are...

Football Fans Festival has started at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre with the opening of the World Cup on Sunday. The festive mood is there due to the Gulf region being the first venue for...

Projects promoting agriculture, livestock and fisheries are the Sultanate of Oman's priority to ensure food security in the country.The stress has been there on food security through several projects...

Youth Empowerment has emerged as a major element in the Oman Vision 2040 after the accession of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. One of the most important pillars of Vision 2040 is community...

Data released by ForwardKeys showed that Oman registered a 93-per cent increase in the number of international visitors to tourist destinations, since the start of September 2022 until now, compared...

Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, presented cash awards to winners of the Artificial Intelligence Talents Competition 2022 in Muscat on...

Feeding of birds in public places may not turn out to be an act of kindness. It spoils the area with droppings and attracts rodents. Experts say it is also harmful to birds as it expose them to a host...

Muscat: Several trees were planted, and awareness programmes were launched to mark Omani Tree Day, which falls on October 31.Tree Day comes as a reminder to ensure afforestation, fight...

Muscat: The nation celebrated Omani Youth Day on Wednesday, which falls on October 26 of each year. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information, 19 per cent of Omani population is...

Muscat: Eliminating the use of plastic bags is one of the major challenges the authorities around the world are confronted with. Plastic bags represent a great burden on the environment because they...

MUSCAT: The Royal Academy of Management announced implementation of the first educational module ‘The National Programme for Developing Leaders and Future Foresight’ with 30 participants.The...