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Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recently announced that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will start implementng the first phase of the “one-stop” travel system in December. The...

Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has initiated several measures for joint action in various economic sectors.Some of these initiatives include the adoption of the unified framework for...

Muscat: The major ports of Oman have begun receiving cruise ships for the season, which runs from November to May. The Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat Governorate and Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate...

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday approved the first phase of a "One-Stop" travel system, allowing citizens to complete all travel procedures at a single point.The GCC Secretary-General...

With National Days holidays declared in advance, it is now time to plan how the spend the long weekends, or invite friends and relatives from the neighbouring countries or elsewhere to visit the...

More air travelers are managing every stage of their journey using smartphones with the launch of biometrics and digital identity for seamless airport processing. Middle East passengers, however,...

The National Day holidays have been announced for November 26 and 27, which means a four-day break, including the weekend.November is ideal for outdoor activities due to its daytime temperatures, and...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has floated a tender to conduct a consultancy study for developing the national Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)...

The capital, Muscat, is among the trending destinations for four in five (79 percent) travellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who plan to go on more or the same number of holidays in...

Muscat: Hong Kong is keen to invest and work together with the GCC countries, including the Sultanate of Oman, with a particular focus on alternative energy.Speaking to the Observer, Alpha Lau,...

Muscat: Major banks in the Sultanate of Oman have indicated that they will be launching the Maal debit and credit cards.This Central Bank of Oman-initiated local card, to be launched in cooperation...

Muscat: The annual report of Vision 2040 highlights the integration of the transport sector with the national urban strategy.The project highlights the completion of the initial feasibility study for...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has invited local and international companies to participate and submit proposals for building, financing,...

Muscat: Middle Eastern carriers saw a 6.3 percent year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 6.2 percent year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.9 percent, unchanged compared to September...

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) is in the process of finalizing the procedures for awarding the Muscat Expressway expansion project, which is eagerly...

Muscat: To ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, Oman Customs has issued a guide on how to...

 The Muscat Governorate Development and Enhancement Committee visited the Muttrah Cable Car project work sites to review the progress and on-site developments.What is the Muttrah Cable Car...

Muscat: While farm villas in the Sultanate of Oman have traditionally catered to domestic tourists,but have significant potential to attract international visitors seeking authentic,  experiential...

The Minister of Labor has issued a resolution 602/2025 regulating work permits and work practice permits.A work permit is the written approval issued by the Ministry of Labour to the employer to...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, along with other GCC countries, stands to benefit from the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, which aims to simplify travel across member states.The pilot launch of the Unified...