Budget 2024 aims to plug deficit, pay off debt
A Royal Decree by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ratifying the State’s general budget for fiscal year 2024 is a major step in charting the national course of action in the country on a...
Oman-Singapore relations scale greater heights
The recent state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Singapore has great significance at political and economic levels, and embodies an elevation of the historical relations with...
Engagement with stakeholders benefits tourism sector
Holding meetings with partners of various segments is part of the future work philosophy that has various positive effects in terms of learning about these partners’ visions, aspirations, hopes, and...
Engaging in community dialogue...
Engaging in community dialogue and bridging the divide between the state agencies and society are still essential in finding common ground for modernisation and growth we envision for our country....
Al Bustan will remain a palace!..
When the government bestowed upon it the name 'Qasr Al Bustan Hotel' in the 1980s, it did so to symbolise Omani hospitality, generosity, and elegance. Whereas it wanted history to mark the appearance...
Technology in Majlis elections
The Sultanate of Oman has evolved by adopting new technology for Majlis Ash'shura elections for the Tenth Term, as part of a development recognised as the world's first in this field, and this has...
Why health insurance is a must?
Health is wealth and is an essential requirement for human life. It is prominently placed in the human welfare index of the world. This is one of the criteria to gauge the level of development of a...
Reflecting on a million tourist arrivals in Dhofar
Every year, the autumn season in Dhofar experiences rapid changes, the most significant of which is a consistent rise in the number of tourists, which attests to the development of tourism in this...
Why Oman's OQ Gas Networks shares should be offered for subscription
Several strategies are used to draw in domestic and international money, including the establishment of new initiatives and the collaboration of already existing ones with strategic partners who have...
OOMCO launches operations in Saudi Arabia
It is good to see Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) expand into nearby markets since it has done so in accordance with a defined strategy and properly considered, actionable strategies.It's a solid...
Relationship between school and home
As the new academic year has commenced, accusations started to be levelled at schools, teachers, and educational directorates. These naturally extend to the Ministry of Education, which is tasked with...
Marching ahead in tourism market
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, took a significant step when it announced its official partnership with the ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse...
Quality begins with licensing...
Great and varied efforts have been exerted to regulate the tourist industry in the Sultanate of Oman. These efforts are aimed at boosting the sector's quality, notably hotel establishments since they...
Clampdown on ‘clandestine' trade practices
People have suffered for decades from clandestine trade at the economic, social, financial, and security levels. The Omani circles particularly those involved in business have been severely affected...
New Oman’s Labour Law key to hope and action
The new Omani Labour Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 53/2023 is of great importance at this critical stage in the era of the renewed renaissance led by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik - may...
Historic social protection law ensures dignified lives for all citizens
The Social Protection Law promulgated by Royal Decree No 52/2023 issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is one of the most significant national social protection laws in Oman's history.This...
This champion donor gave his blood 136 times over 31 years
Muscat: Thani al Khalasi has donated his blood 136 times over 31 years since he was a student. Furthermore, he continues his humanitarian gesture year after year, providing an inspirational and...
OCCI exemption boosts private sector growth
The exemption offered by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Board of Directors to all private sector firms and institutions from overdue membership renewal fees for the previous year...
Empowering Omani entrepreneurs
In order to foster foreign investment and the unlimited facilities provided to foreign investors, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has not ignored the issue of...
Arrangements underway for the tenth term of Majlis Ash’shura elections
The recent announcement of the candidates for the tenth term of the Majlis Ash'shura marks the commencement of the upcoming four-year session. An impressive total of 883 candidates, including 33...