Health ministry marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Health ministry marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

MUSCAT - In cooperation with Oman Association for the Health of the Elderly, the Ministry of Health today organised an awareness seminar at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on the occasion of the “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, which falls on June 15, every year. The...

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EA to concludes the campaign to plant 4mn wild trees

EA to concludes the campaign to plant 4mn wild trees

SALALAH - The Environment Authority (EA), represented by the Directorate General of Environment in Dhofar Governorate, concluded a campaign to plant four million seeds of wild trees in the governorate. The campaign was the carried out for the fourth year in a row. It...

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Hijri new year holiday on July 7

Hijri new year holiday on July 7

MUSCAT - Sunday, July 7, 2024, 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 1446 AH. The Ministry of Labour pointed out that...

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Oman to observe World Drug Day 2024 on June 26

Oman to observe World Drug Day 2024 on June 26

MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will tomorrow join the countries of the world in celebrating World Drug Day 2024 (the International Day against Abuse of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances), which falls on June 26. The celebration of World Drug Day 2024 seeks to...

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