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...
Healthy Suhoor is equally important during Ramadhan
The health benefits of fasting are many, but they will not be fully achieved if the fasting person does not have a healthy Suhoor meal rich with vitamins and necessary minerals for the body, along...
Medical examination, vaccination mandatory for performing Haj
Pilgrims travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Haj must go through medical examinations and provide vaccination proof when asked for, a statement from the Ministry of Health (MoH) said.It is...
Slaughterhouses, fruit and vegetable markets ready for Ramadhan
Muscat Municipality has announced the readiness of slaughterhouses and the central market for vegetables and fruits for Ramadhan. There has been a schedule to receive individuals and companies during...
Don't change dosage without doctor's advice
In a couple of days, the holy month of Ramadhan is going to start. It raises questions among those who are under medication for some disease or the other. Experts advise not to stop medication and not...
SMEs get a boost with strategic OIA partnership
Six cooperation agreements were signed to develop, sustain and grow the business of small and medium enterprises with companies affiliated with the Oman Investment Authority.The Small and Medium...
Four-day Omani Culture Festival from March 19
The Omani Culture Festival will be held from March 19 to 22 and will have various activities ranging from poetry, culture and art for all those who have an interest in those areas.With the...
Green Hydrogen: The fuel of the future
The word green hydrogen has become common among many countries, especially in recent times.Green hydrogen is an important component of decarbonisation efforts because it is a versatile material that...
MoU to boost cooperation between Omani, Saudi SMEs
An initiative spurred by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in order for a group of small and medium enterprises and startups to participate in the Biban Forum in the...
Sur to celebrate Al Shaabaniyah on Tuesday
There is a celebration for Al Shaabaniyah in Sur on Tuesday. It is an ancient practice that is still part and parcel of people in Sur. The day, celebrated on the 14th of Shaaban, is a children's day...
‘Small consumers deserve better protection’
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) announced that Arab Consumer Protection Week will begin from March 8 to 14. The Arab countries, represented by the respective authorities, unanimously agreed to...
Omanis least over weight in Gulf region: Report
The Sultanate of Oman ranked sixth in the Gulf in the incidence of obesity among men, according to the Global Obesity Observatory.The Global Obesity Observatory released its report as a mark of World...
Book fair turns new page in GCC cultural interaction
The Muscat International Book Fair is a major cultural platform for publishers, distributors and authors from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman. Many publishers from the Gulf countries are...
Oman, US sign MoU to boost economic cooperation
The first strategic dialogue between Oman and the US was held under the chairmanship of Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Diplomatic Affairs, and...
Get ready to explore the best of the past and the present at Al Dakhiliyah Festival
Al Dakhiliyah Festival is an opportunity for everyone in the Sultanate of Oman and tourists visiting from other parts of the world to understand the country's cultural past and its impact on people's...
Oman tourism rebounds with 348% growth in arrivals
Muscat: The numbers issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicate a noticeable increase in visitors to the Sultanate of Oman in 2022.According to NCSI, in 2022, 2.9...
Conference on scientific research management to be held on Feb 27
The First International Conference on Scientific Research Management will be held from February 26 to 27 in Muscat. It is organised by Qatar University, Sultan Qaboos University, and the Ministry of...
Fourth graduate survey to take stock of colleges, varsities
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation launched the fourth graduate survey for 2023 for strategic planning for higher education in the Sultanate of Oman under the auspices of Dr...