MoH calls for adherence to health instructions

MoH calls for adherence to health instructions

MUSCAT – The Ministry of Health (MoH) urged citizens and residents to stick to health instructions during Eid Al Adha holidays in order to protect themselves and their communities from coronavirus.In a statement issued, the ministry laid emphasis on the...
CAA issues weather alert for Saturday, Sunday

CAA issues weather alert for Saturday, Sunday

MUSCAT — The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued weather alert No. (3) for tomorrow Saturday and this Sunday (July 9-10 2022).Due to heavy thundershowers expected during Eid Al Adha which in some areas may range from 20 to 80 millimeters within a period of 24...
Omani Women’s Association in Muttrah unveiled

Omani Women’s Association in Muttrah unveiled

MUSCAT – The Ministry of Social Development has issued a decision announcing the Omani Women’s Association (OWA) in the Wilayat of Muttrah.The OWA seeks to enhance the role of women in activating social development, upgrading women’s status and empowering women...
Eid Habta a popular business extravaganza

Eid Habta a popular business extravaganza

MUSCAT —In the run-up to Eid Al Adha and, upon the advent of the Dhul-Hijjah 10-day socio-spiritual festivity climaxing on Eid Al Adha celebration, Omanis flock to Habta, the traditional souqs or daylight market places peculiar to their respective governorates. The...
Sur to host Oman Sailing Championship July 17-24

Sur to host Oman Sailing Championship July 17-24

MUSCAT – The Wilayat of Sur in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah, will host Oman Sailing Championship 2022 during July 17-24, where sailors from all Oman Sail sailing schools will compete for a place in the Oman National Team.Organised by Oman Sail and held...
Omani olive oil bags third prize in a row in world contest

Omani olive oil bags third prize in a row in world contest

LONDON – Olive oil of the Royal Court Affairs (RCA), represented by the Royal Gardens and Farms, won gold, silver and bronze prizes at the extra virgin olive oils contest held in London.This product of Riyad Al Jabal Farm in Al Jabal Al Akhdar or “The Green...
Omani writer discusses ways of giving up bad habits

Omani writer discusses ways of giving up bad habits

MUSCAT – A new book authored by Dr Said Ahmed Al Ghaddani takes up the issue of bad habits and how to overcome them.Published by Injaz Printing and Publishing, the book picks up the example of smoking as one of the worst common habits that can be tackled in...
NRAA participates in IFJ Exhibition

NRAA participates in IFJ Exhibition

MUSCAT – The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) participated in the exhibition held on the sidelines of the 31st Congress of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The congress is hosted by...
IFJ congress throws spotlight on Oman

IFJ congress throws spotlight on Oman

MUSCAT – The 31st Congress of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which concluded here recently not only put Oman on the media spotlight but also gave many an insight into the journalism and media scene here.The four-day event, hosted by Oman,...