MUSCAT — As part of ongoing national efforts to facilitate the repatriation of the Omani citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and based on joint coordination between the Foreign Ministry, relevant Omani authorities and the Sultanate of Oman’s missions abroad,...
MUSCAT – Sunday, June 29, 2025 has been announced as an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1447 AH.The Ministry of Labour pointed out that...
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman witnessed intensive diplomatic activity yesterday, Sunday, as part of peaceful efforts to de-escalate regional tensions resulting from Israel’s illegal aggression against Iranian territory. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received...
MUSCAT/CAIRO – Tobacco companies are targeting and wooing youth by adding flavours to their products.Research reveals that children and adolescents prefer sweet flavours than adults and nearly three quarters – 72 percent – of young adult current tobacco users report...
NEW YORK — A new report by the SWF Global commended Oman Investment Authority (OIA) for strengthening Oman’s global ties through targeted foreign investments, joint funds, and reinvesting divestment proceeds and returns into national projects.This approach sets...
MUSCAT — CNS Middle East, a leader in innovation and technology across the Middle East, in partnership with Fujifilm, a global leader in imaging and printing technologies, hosted an exclusive event recently at the Intercontinental Hotel Muscat to unveil...
Amidst the cacophony of chocolate shops in town, here is a refreshing breath of fresh – no chocolatey air! ChocoTal’s has been in town since the last six years merging “Oman’s rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge anti-ageing advancements to craft deliciously...
MUSCAT – The Sultanate of Oman unveiled a silvery sleek and towering steel structure, soaring as high as a 40-storey building in the heart of the capital, Thursday evening.Oman on Thursday witnessed the grand unveiling of the country’s tallest flagpole, at Al...
MUSCAT – Gold prices took a slight weekend tumble to OMR37.650 on Friday for 1gm, 22k. This rate is a far cry from the time the prices were heading the list at OMR40.200 on April 21 and OMR41.200 on April 22, the highest so far, this year, market watchers claim....
By Dr Makarand Jewrikar“For these 60 overs, they should feel hell out there!” This was Virat Kohli’s most iconic pep talk on the tour of England. And it pretty much sums up his captaincy tenure. He was a ‘no nonsense’ and fearless captain and player who took on...
The situation of mental health stigma in Oman shows decline, and thereby an improvement of the problem today, when compared to the earlier years, a top consultant psychiatrist has said. “Mental health stigma is a global problem and Oman is not an exception, however...
MUSCAT – A severely injured expatriate patient with a critical and near-fatal condition post road accident was saved by a rare surgery conducted by a top Omani surgeon at a well-known private hospital.Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed Al Aufi, consultant vascular and...