Shops found selling fake filters, water as coolant
Muscat: In a shocking disregard to safety and health of motorists, three auto parts shops in Al Dhahirah Governorate and another one in Barka were found selling fake engine filters and coloured...
Biological control effective in controlling pests in Dhofar
Biological control has proven successful in protecting agricultural crops from pests, as it contributes to restoring the natural balance of the environment and reducing the density of agricultural...
CPA launches drive to control supply of prohibited goods
Consumer Protection Authority launched a campaign titled 'Your awareness protects you' to limit the supply of prohibited goods.It is part of the efforts to control misuse by some suppliers and hold...
Vehicle care during summer
As the scorching heat of summer arrives, it is crucial to prepare vehicles to cope with the active heat waves. The intense heat can pose more dangers to both you and your car than you may realise.With...
Best practices for health and hygiene for mobile cafes and street vendors
A competition has been launched to promote the best health practices among mobile cafes and street vendors in the Wilayat of Salalah. The General Directorate of Health Affairs in Dhofar has announced...
MoCIIP cracks whip on shops for non-compliance of e-payment services
During a recent inspection campaign carried out by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), it was found that 78 shops failed to comply with the requirement to provide...
Standardisation of Omani henna
Henna has been an integral part of Omani culture and beauty practices for centuries. Henna artistry, which involves intricate designs and decorations, has not lost its charm over time. On the...
Entrepreneurship cards: Implementation of regulations starts
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has started the implementation of regulations regarding the registration of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the...
Focus on digital transformation in higher education
The two-day Future Universities Forum opened on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre saw participation of 31 institutions from the public and private sectors. The participants drawn...
ROP warns against crossing wadis
In the Sultanate of Oman, every adverse weather condition brings with it the temptation to cross the overflowing valleys, despite the risk it poses to one’s life and of others. Some people do it to...
Carnival highlights Musandam’s economic development
Musandam Carnival, a major promotional campaign for economic development of Musandam, began at Bussa Beach in the Wilayat of Khasab. The event, which runs from April 26-28, features a range of...
MoL announces 3,233 job rotation opportunities through Ejada
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced the availability of 3,233 job rotation opportunities in 37 government units through the Ejada platform. The platform, which was launched in November 2022 as...
Students’ company develops anti-fog coating product for glasses
A students’ company at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat developed an anti-fog coating product from natural and environment-friendly materials.The new tool is to increase...
Municipality launches drive against Aedes Aegypti
Muscat Municipality launched a campaign to combat Aedes Aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito responsible for spreading dengue fever. The campaign began on Wednesday and continues until April 22 in the...
Team, family support vital for entrepreneurs to be successful
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is continuing with the ‘Pioneering Evenings’ sessions during the holy month of Ramadhan. The third evening witnessed the...
Time to preserve Omani traditions
The Sultanate of Oman has many unique Ramadhan traditions that are part of its cultural heritage.There are practices like ‘Tarawih’ prayers, Quran recitation, feeding the needy, helping the poor,...
Participants inspire young entrepreneurs at ‘Pioneer Evenings’
Activities to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs continued during the second 'Pioneer Evenings' organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in cooperation with the...
Ramadhan -- an opportunity to lose extra weight
Ramadhan can be an ideal opportunity to adopt a healthy diet. In addition to investing hours of fasting and iftar meals, the month can the good opportunity to lose weight.A study has shown that...
'Pioneer Evenings' looks at boosting entrepreneurship
The first session of the ‘Pioneer Evenings’, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in association with the Youth Centre, was launched on Tuesday at Grand Mall,...
Housing ministry goes big on digital transformation
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning seeks to utilise government lands optimally and sustainably for investment by providing electronic housing options for citizens who are eligible to be...