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The indefinite ban on public and private gatherings and other restrictions imposed last week by the Supreme Committee did not come as a surprise for many in Oman. The decision, according to them,...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced a substantial rise in the fee for the recruitment of expatriate employees in some professions, especially for top-level positions. The announcement was...

Muscat: Nationalisation of jobs will help enhance investment, and employing qualified and skilled Omanis was the best option for the private sector. At a press conference held on Wednesday, Shaikh...

From the beginning of this year, my memory has been under tremendous test. Although occasional forgetfulness like misplacing a key or my mobile phone is normal, I realised its gravity in the recent...

The Ministry of Labour will unveil the new labour and civil service laws after two months as part of its efforts to bring more transparency on Oman’s labour market. “The new laws are being rolled...

After the ban on single-use plastic bags in Oman, there is a big drop in the overall use of shopping bags. “Leave alone that fact all the checkouts are free of single-use plastic bags. There has...

New regulations and measures aimed at increasing flexibility to cope with the current changes in the labour market are expected to be announced this week. Indications are that the Ministry of Labour...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended human lives virtually in all aspects, some changes like wearing masks, social distancing and lockdowns have been unexpected and involuntary. At the same time,...

Everyone has different ways of coping with situations that are not familiar with, especially the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have used this time to develop relaxation habits such as meditation,...

MUSCAT: The Wilayat of Muttrah tops in the list of by random holdings or possession of property using illegal means in 2020. According to a statement from the Muscat Municipality, there have been a...

Most consumers in Oman are still struggling to embrace the single use plastic bag ban in retail shops, as they are buying more bags after forgetting their reusable ones at home. “Shoppers are...

Schools in Oman will reopen on Sunday with a hybrid learning system in addition to strict precautionary measures to protect students, teachers and administrative staff. Minister of Education Dr...

Even as Muscat witnessed a drop of 8.35 per cent fall in the number of both citizens and residents, the governorate continues to be home for the highest number of people. According to data from the...

Except for the masks, there are no temperature checks, no alcohol swipes for shopping trolleys, nor is there any social distancing measure in place. Even though health officials still warn against...

The past one year, since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ascended to the throne, will be remembered in the history as a period marked by reforms aimed bringing in far-reaching economic and social...

The past one year, since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ascended to the throne, will be remembered in the history as a period marked by reforms aimed bringing in far-reaching economic and social...

A great leader, a man of strength and vision, peacemaker, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos will long be remembered by future generations for the prosperous reign even after his final return to the soil of...

The Ministry of Labour has extended the grace period to companies in Oman to correct the status of their expatriate employees till January 21. “Employers can make changes to the job titles of their...

Although the reason for this was not entirely clear until now, most of the mangrove forests on the coasts of Oman disappeared about 6,000 years ago. According to a study by the University of Bonn, and...

Come April, citizens and residents will have to shell out more on many of the commodities they purchase or the services they avail. According to the announcement in Oman Budget 2021, Value Added Tax...