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MUSCAT, April 15 - Salalah continues to be the favourite among GCC nationals for buying property in the Sultanate. According to the Ministry of Housing, the real estate ownership by investors from...

MUSCAT, APRIL 15 - A dedicated platform for Oman’s youth to showcase their talents and cultural activities has been unveiled by Al Mouj Muscat. Built across 5,000 square metres, the first public...

It’s summer again and everyone wants to remain cool and look for ways to survive the scorching heat. Air-conditioners have already started working round the clock and citizens and residents alike...

A RIDE DOWN THE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES The monsoon hit Ooty with a vengeance. The days were cold and wet, and the sun barely peeked out. Black cumulonimbus clouds gathered ominously in the skies and the...

Amid regulations, warnings and penalties, littering continues unabated in many parts of the capital city. Beaches, parks, parking spaces and sidewalks often become victims of food wrappers, soft...

MUSCAT, April 8 - Advertisements of tobacco products or derivatives in print, audio, billboards or any other platforms now stand banned in the Sultanate. A decision in this regard was issued by the...

MUSCAT, April 3 - A landmark project in the Sultanate to uncover a potential global solution to reverse climate change has received further momentum with its entry into a new phase. Oman Drilling...

Muscat, April 2 - One of the recent trending reports has been the crackdown by Muscat Municipality on ‘bachelors’ living in residential areas. As usual, there has been a flurry of questions like...

MUSCAT, April 1 - Giving a boost to the national workforce, the Ministry of Manpower has set new Omanisation targets in the insurance sector. “The decision is based on labour laws that determine...

Muscat: Giving boost to the national workforce, the ministry of manpower has set new Omanisation targets in the insurance sector. "The decision is based on labour laws that determine the percentage...

Muscat, April 1 - Even as more property developments are coming up across the capital, civic authorities and landlords are at the losers’ end. This means revenues to Muscat Municipality from tax...

Salim al Ghabshi has been driving his taxi in Muscat since the age of 24 after having failed to find a suitable job. Now, the 40-year-old and a father of four children is bidding adieu to taxi service...

MUSCAT, March 27 : In a stricter tone, the Ministry of Manpower has cautioned companies and individuals against hiring of workers staying illegally in the Sultanate. “It is illegal to hire a worker...

WITH the advancement in technologies, people’s lives are undergoing transformation, severely testing the traditional models of social protection. Government entities, businesses and civil society...

Sugar free, organic, vegan, fat free, gluten free and 100 per cent natural are some of the labels on food packets to lure customers, especially those who are health-conscious. But are they produced in...

With urban design becoming more aggressive, people are deprived of walkability that finally affects their health and safety. While most cities are being designed for the convenience of vehicles,...

MUSCAT, March 12 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is all set to launch a number of projects as part of the government programme to promote public-private partnership. According to a ministry...

MUSCAT, March 11 - To ensure that only eligible candidates get jobs, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has reiterated the need for qualification equivalency certificates in the Sultanate. This...

Supported by a boost in oil revenues, infrastructure investments and reforms to promote non-oil sector activity, Oman economy is expected to achieve positive results this year. After having...

Don’t be surprised if a convict is seen sweeping roads, scrubbing graffiti off walls or cleaning in public places in Oman. This is now a punishment in addition to the original sentence that the...