Most activities resume
The Supreme Committee on COVID-19 has so far opened eight packages of activities that were shut down at the onset
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Author: Vinod Nair
Some sectors see recovery, others slow
Even as more activities were allowed to open under the eight package last week, businesses across sectors in Oman still
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Target groups to get second dose of vaccine
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to the target groups from Sunday, said the Ministry of
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Nadhira al Harthy first Arab woman to summit Mount Ama Dablam
Oman’s Nadhira al Harthy has become the first Arab woman to reach the summit of Mount Ama Dablam (6,812 metres),
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UK-bound students told to follow PCR test rules
To ensure smooth travel, Oman’s’ cultural attache in London has urged Omani and all students travelling to the country to
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Expats away from country for over 180 days need new job visa
Residents who have job visas but currently abroad over a certain period of time will be not allowed to board
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Omanisation plans for optical shops
Dr Mahad bin Said bin Ali Baowain, Minister of Labour, has issued decision No 7/2021 to regulate the practice of
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Clear steps, clear vision
Oman 2040 was developed in line with the Royal Directives of late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as a
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Nearly 15,000 people vaccinated in Oman
Muscat: More and more people are reportedly visiting health centers to get vaccinated, according to official sources. As of January
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Around 15,000 people vaccinated in Sultanate
More and more people are visiting health centres to get vaccinated, according to official sources. As of January 9, 14,980
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Current spell of cold wave in Oman to end tomorrow
(Photo as received/twitter) Even as the current spell of the cold wave is expected to end by tomorrow, Saiq in
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Joining hands for environment
The Sultanate has been working on the development of several nature reserves to boost sustainable tourism, economy, environment and to
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Omanisation of fuel station managers announced in the sultanate
Muscat: The Ministry of Labor and the Oman Society for Oil Services (OPAL) has launched an initiative to localize the
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New Covid-19 strain: MoH warns of increase in Covid-19 cases
Muscat: Muscat: The government on Tuesday warned of an increase in the number of cases as the Ministry of Health
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Oman to receive first cruise ship post COVID-19 travel restrictions
The Sultanate will receive its first cruise at the month-end, according to various sources following the cruise Itineraries. As per
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Expats can change sponsor only after contract termination
Muscat: With the government’s decision to scrap the (No objection Certificate (NOC) rule for expatriate wishing to change sponsors or
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Vaccination gains momentum
Muscat: The nationwide vaccination campaign for COVID-19 launched in the country will complete a week tomorrow. Despite the scepticism and
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EA: Ban on plastic bags based on studies
Muscat: The ban on single-use plastic shopping bags was implemented after a group of environmental studies proved its environmental impact
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Five-year plan to focus on skilled manpower: Govt
Muscat: The employment of national manpower figures among the most formidable socio-economic challenges, said the Ministry of Economy in its
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Tenth five year plan targets 27,000 jobs annually
Muscat: The tenth five-year plan is expected to create 135,000 jobs at the rate of 27,000 jobs annually in the
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Tenth Five-Year Plan targets 3.5% growth in Sultanate’s GDP
A growth of 3.5 per cent in the Sultanate’s GDP is one of the key targets of the 10th Five
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