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Like millions of Muslims world over, Mohsin al Lawati, too longed to reclaim a cherished Ramadhan this year with prayers offered in mosques and sharing iftar meals with friends and relatives. But the...

The Social Security Scheme packages announced by the Ministry of Finance have been well received by the citizens, terming them as “a protective cover against the increase in regular...

As Ramadhan is only a few days away, the Sultanate is gearing up for a second time to observe the holy month under the shadow of coronavirus pandemic. Amid a sense of gloom, people are utilising...

With only a few day left for the start of Ramadhan, like many other countries in the world, Oman too is preparing for a low-key observation of the holy month, due to restrictions. Ramadhan — which...

Travellers to Oman are facing a difficult time as they are unable to get a hotel room of their budget or choice for quarantine. This is in addition to the current sky-high airfares. According to the...

Churches and temples in the Sultanate have been closed for worshippers following a decision issued by the Supreme Committee tackling the spread of coronavirus infection. In a message to the...

The nature of Oman’s demographic profile with a massive cohort of young people means that providing jobs is the biggest challenge for the government. The recent launch of “Individual Licensing”...

With the countdown having begun for VAT (value added tax) rollout, retailers are in a buoyant mood as they see a rise in sales volume despite night closure of commercial activities. From jewellery to...

Income earned from salaries by non-resident Indians in the Gulf countries will not be taxed in India. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a clarification said that an amendment in the...

@samkuttyvp Even as schools were struggling to cope with repeated closures and reopenings, it’s back to virtual learning again as a new wave of coronavirus looms large. The decision to stop...

A good joke is an ice breaker and a stress buster at the office and homes.  Although humor is subjective, it can work even at our places of work when self-deprecating stories are shared among...

On the back of a tightening market outlook, Oman crude oil price on Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) reached its highest in 12 months on Monday. According to a statement from DME, the official price of...

The cascading impact of Covid-19 has not been equal for everyone. While some sections of the society are facing more problems, a few others are able to re-adjust and adapt to the new conditions. At...

Muscat Municipality has warned against evasion of the 3 per cent tenancy agreement registration fee by landlords or real estate companies. “Even after simplifying the procedures and reducing the fee...

Like in many other regions of the world, coral reefs in the Arabian Peninsula have been subject to an increasing intensity of disturbances in the recent years. According to a leading environment...

Even as the Ministry of Labour has released a raft of measures including fee hikes for job permits, the number of expatriates in different occupational groups fell significantly during the past 12...

A plan is on cards to use volunteers at commercial centres and other public places to ensure that people are following precautionary measures. According to Qais bin Mohammed al Yousuf, Minister of...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has stopped receiving requests for activities like sales promotions and exhibitions. According to a statement issued by the ministry on...

Convenience at your fingertips is no longer an idiom but has become a reality. With each passing day, more spheres of life are unimaginable without new technologies, the Internet and new forms of...

As part of developing the country’s human capital, the Ministry of Labour seeks to train its national workforce in accordance with the needs of the market. For this purpose, the ministry’s action...