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There is a possibility of taking more precautionary measures “if necessary” to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus in the country. This was stated by Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of...

Compulsive hoarding of things and refusal to dispose of unnecessary possessed items in the hope of their use in the future is a psychological disorder many people suffer from. Some people are...

In the past few weeks, a new environmental problem has cropped up in Oman. Palm squirrels have been spotted in some farms, causing damages to environment and agriculture. Farmers in different...

The surging number of Covid-19 cases in the Sultanate is a cause of concern amid fears of lockdowns and more restrictions. The latest numbers raise alarm as the Sultanate on Sunday reported 868 new...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion called on commercial centres and shops to adhere to the precautionary measures issued in coordination with the Ministry of Health. The...

The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Tuesday reported 337 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate to 137,929. It also reported one Covid-19-related death,...

The practice of institutional quarantine for all incoming passengers mandated by the Supreme Committee started on Monday. Authorities have shortlisted some 45 hotels as an optional choice for choosing...

Horse riding has strong roots in the Sultanate. Taking care of horses is one of the popular hobbies of Omanis and many of them take pride in keeping horses and taking part in equestrian...

Most of the sectors witnessed slowdown after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but at least two sectors — agriculture and fisheries — showed impressive growth, as combined growth of these...

Many parents still believe in the old adage of ‘spare the rod, spoil the child’. It is a curious thing, however, as a section of parents believes in physical punishment to discipline a child and...

Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) dealt with 70 issues in 2020, forty of which were monitored by the commission itself, while 30 were reported to it, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The...

Although there had been a decrease in Covid-19 cases since mid of October, last year, the number of patients in intensive care units has doubled to 102, within two weeks only. The number was only 51...

The Ministry of Social Development launched an electronic application named ‘Hthanate’, meaning ‘My Nursery’. This is the first app of its kind for smartphones which serves as an umbrella...

The total applications for residential land plots in Muscat Governorate reached 123,025, around 72 percent of which are from women, Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban...

It is possible now to access medical care remotely in the Sultanate through a mobile phone application. The application is equipped with suggesting area-wise healthcare facilities and online medical...

Right to have healthcare in the Sultanate is guaranteed and ensured for all citizens. This is one of the government’s priorities and there is no plan to make citizens pay for health services. Dr...

A smartphone application named ‘Your doc by your side’ will be launched on Tuesday under the auspices of Ridha bin Juma al Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and...

Arabian Sea hosts a non-migratory population of Arabian Humpback Whales adhering to a Northern Hemisphere breeding cycle. The habitats of whales, dolphins and porpoises often overlap with human...

The new banknotes which are in circulation from Monday have some special features and landmarks. For example, on the RO 20 banknote, there are pictures of Muscat International Airport, Sohar...

The Sultanate strives to provide social protection for individuals in a way that ensures a decent life for them and their families through various insurance systems that witness deliberate...