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Are the banks not willing to provide loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate? This question has been discussed time and again at different forums. While banks claim that they...

Amid stringent regulations, the number of eateries facing fines for non-compliance with law continues to average above four a day in Muscat. According to data from the Directorate General of Health...

Although there are endless options, air travel very often becomes a painful experience mainly because of the fluctuating, rather jump in fares. The problem aggravates when it comes to change of dates...

In a landmark achievement, the Sultanate on Wednesday witnessed the opening of its first Satellite Radio Observation Station for space services in the country. The only one of its kind in the region...

Bringing more optimism to the Budget 2018, Oman crude prices continued upward trend reaching a three-year high at $67.21 per barrel on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Dubai Mercantile...

MUSCAT, Jan 14 - As part of the Motor Vehicle Law, a fund to provide financial assistance to road accident victims who are otherwise not eligible has been set up in the Sultanate. The Guarantee Fund,...

While new vehicle registrations in the Sultanate continue to decrease, September 2017 marked the biggest-ever fall in recent times. According to data, registrations averaged 9,716.93 from 2012 until...

MUSCAT, Jan 10 - A first of its kind polyclinic catering to the needs of families and operated by female staff has been launched at Mabela here. Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, the eighth branch in Oman...

With the introduction of a new regulation, investments in the Sultanate’s real estate have been opened up for the public, both nationals and foreigners. “The regulation is a constructive step that...

Ali bin Ahmed al Lawati is relaxed now. He can climb any number of steps, walk any distance, swim for hours and do his office duty at ease. “I was bullied by friends, teased by family members. There...

The Gulf Cup champions were given a rousing reception on their return from Kuwait on Saturday. The national team, which won 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout over neighboring UAE, was taken on an...

MUSCAT, Jan 6 - A drifting stunt that went wrong claimed a life and left two others injured in Oman on Friday. The video of the accident, released by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), shows a car drifting...

MUSCAT Jan 3 - The government of Oman spares no efforts in ensuring the welfare of its citizens, especially when it comes to basic social services. Along with the other sectors, housing has also been...

MUSCAT, Jan 2 - The government will focus on providing on-the-job training for Omani youths on par with the latest global standards. This is one of the major initiatives in the Oman Budget 2018 aimed...

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos on Monday ratified Budget 2018. With several measures to boost the economy and enhance the welfare of citizens, Oman’s Ministry of Finance unveiled the Budget 2018 with a...

MUSCAT, Dec 30 - Imagine a five-year old disabled child wearing soccer boots and kicking a ball for a competition in a football ground in Oman. Time is not far that sports enthusiasts in Oman will...

Japan will sign an agreement with Oman to extend technical assistance in all fields, Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono said on Wednesday. Taro, the first Japanese foreign minister to visit the...

Medical tourism is no more limited to a few countries. It is growing into a “healthy sector” worldwide, netting billions of dollars every year. Studies show the sector is set to grow at 25 per...

Muscat, Dec 25 - Early retirement appears to be becoming more popular in Oman with scores of people opting for it. For some, it is either due to poor health or downsizing at the workplace. As for the...

MUSCAT Dec 24 - The current recovery in oil prices coupled with the drive towards economic diversification augurs well for Oman to base its 2018 budget at an assumed price of $50 per barrel. The...