BALANCING FASTING AND FITNESS
During the holy month of Ramadhan, many people wonder about the impact of exercise - whether it is beneficial or harmful, the best times to work out, and what types of physical activity to engage...
Sign language workshop to help communication
Muscat, March 9The Ministry of Social Development, represented by the General-Directorate for Persons with Disabilities, organised a specialised training workshop in sign language at the first level...
Elderly in good hands
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman pays great attention to the elderly and strives to provide them with everything they need in various fields, offering social support to improve their quality of life and...
Do not respond to fake advertisements: ROP
Muscat: The General Department of Criminal Investigations and Research has been monitoring fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media. These ads offer domestic workers at attractive prices,...
Enhancing presence of SMEs through electronic screens
Muscat: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development launched a campaign to promote 60 small and medium enterprises through electronic screens in various governorates of the Sultanate of...
Enhancing consumer trust through consumer-friendly initiative
MUSCAT, March 1The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has successfully concluded the 2024 edition of the Consumer-Friendly Institutions Initiative, recognising participating shopping centres for...
Mindful spending during Ramadhan
Excessive spending on consumer goods and overstocking household supplies is a growing concern, especially during Ramadhan - a time meant for moderation and self-discipline. Despite fasting for most of...
Workshop discusses children's rights
Muscat, Feb 24The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) organised a workshop on children's rights in Ramadhan under the slogan 'A Conscious Vision' for psychologists, parents and representatives of...
Dialogue session explores role of SMEs in real estate
MUSCAT, FEB 24With over 9,774 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the real estate sector, a dialogue session organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in...
MoSD honours pioneers of social responsibility
MUSCAT, FEB 23The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) honoured pioneers of social responsibility at the ‘Pioneers of Social Responsibility’ forum, a two-day event aimed at increasing awareness...
Forum reviews role of legislation in encouraging foreign investments
Muscat: The 7th Advocacy Forum, held on Wednesday under the auspices of Sayyid Khalifa bin Said al Busaidy, Chairman of the Supreme Court, reviewed the role of national legislation in encouraging...
Today's child responsible citizen tomorrow: OHRC chief
The Omani Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Children First Association (CFA) launched an awareness programme on children’s rights with the slogan ‘Values and Belonging’ under the...
Ensuring traffic safety in Oman
Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicates that the number of registered vehicles in Oman reached approximately 1,753,872 by the end of December 2024. With this growing...
Oman’s local content drive fuels institutional growth
MUSCAT, FEB 15The Sultanate of Oman has placed significant emphasis on local content to drive the growth of Omani companies, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. By enhancing local added value, this...
CPA launches drive against misleading ads
MUSCAT, FEB 15The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has launched its ‘Misleading Advertisements’ campaign under the slogan “Beware, it may not be what it seems.” The initiative aims to...
Shaabaniya — a tradition that brings joy
MUSCAT, FEB 12Joy is renewed in the Wilayat of Sur on the 14th of Shaaban, as it celebrates Shaabaniya Day every Hijri year. This tradition has been passed down since ancient times and children...
Job training for people with disabilities
Muscat, FEB 10The Ministry of Social Development celebrated the graduation of 60 male and female graduates from the second batch of the 'Be with Us for Them' initiative to rehabilitate people with...
SMEDA unveils 2025 strategy for SME growth
MUSCAT, Feb 9The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) held its annual media meeting to review its achievements for 2024 and outline its strategic vision for 2025, reinforcing its...
Strengthening foster care for children in Oman
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) is actively collaborating with relevant authorities to enhance partnerships that improve services for children of unknown parentage and ensure they...
Winter camps give big boost to domestic tourism
Muscat: During the winter season, many families in Oman take advantage of the cooler weather by planning various recreational activities that bring joy to all. Some opt for camping and barbecue trips,...