Omani firms start fish exports to China
Muscat - Some Omani companies have started exporting fish products to the People's Republic of China.Dr. Masoud bin Sulaiman al Azri, Director General of Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing at the...
Green Build Oman Conference begins tomorrow
Muscat - The Green Build Oman Conference, organized by the Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), will begin on Sunday to promote environmentally friendly building practices at the Grand Millennium...
Oneworld crowned ‘Best Airline Alliance’
During its 25th anniversary year, Oneworld has been named the ‘Best Airline Alliance’ by the corporate travel magazine, Business TravellerThe victory makes this the 12th consecutive year oneworld...
India showcases free e-visa tourist initiative at WTM
India showcased its free e-visa initiative, Chalo India, on the first day of World Travel Market London.Mugdha Sinha, the Director-General of India’s tourism ministry, urged those in the Indian...
Gold prices drop on strong dollar
Muscat: Gold prices dropped on Friday, logging their steepest weekly decline in over five months, pressured by a stronger dollar and as markets absorbed the implications of Donald Trump's victory and...
Khoula Hospital in Muscat regulates visiting hours
Muscat: The Khoula Hospital in Muscat has temporarily suspended visits to intensive care units by family members of patients until further notice.The consultation period will continue during which...
CBO cuts Repo Rate for local banks by 25 basis points
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), effective from Friday, has decreased its repo rate for local banks by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent. |The Central Bank of Oman's monetary policy target is to...
Nizwa University celebrates graduation of 1,161 students
Nizwa: The University of Nizwa on Wednesday celebrated the graduation of 1,161 students in the masters and higher diploma programmes.The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Hilal Ali al Sabti,...
Fire erupts in Mabella, no casualties reported
Muscat: Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Muscat Governorate responded to a blaze that erupted in Mabela Industrial Area in Al Seeb. The fire quickly spread,...
His Majesty congratulates Donald Trump on election win
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election as the new President of the United States of America for the upcoming...
ROP guidelines for National Day stickers on vehicles
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has issued guidelines for placing stickers on vehicles on the occasion of the 54th National Day between November 6 and 30.The guidelines state that it is prohibited to...
Jusoor launches concrete 3D printed fishermen's shades
Liwa–Jusoor Foundation, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Water Resources in North Al Batinah, celebrated the launch of the Fishermen Shades project...
Shura council holds annual press conference
Muscat: The Majlis Ash’shura held its annual press conference in the presence of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Majlis Ash’shura,...
Freelance Work launched for tour guides in Oman
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in cooperation with the National Employment Program (NEP) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), on Tuesday launched...
CBO issued a commemorative silver coin
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) issued a commemorative silver coin to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman hosting the annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds...
Avoid lighting fire in recreational areas or under trees: Municipality
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has reminded the public about the harmful effects of setting fires in parks and under trees, warning that such practices not only harm the natural environment but also pose...
MoHT carries out promotional programme in Dhofar to pull international tourists
Salalah: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism organizes a number of promotional programmes with the aim of attracting international tourism to enhance the tourism sector’s contribution to the...
Oman boosts global tourism efforts with new initiatives in Dhofar
Salalah: In a bid to enhance its appeal as a global tourism destination, Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is intensifying promotional efforts aimed at drawing international visitors to...
Royal Navy of Oman celebrates annual day
Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) celebrated its annual day on Monday, which falls on November 3 each year, under the patronage of Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense...
German National Tourist Office concludes GCC roadshow
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has wrapped up its latest roadshow across the GCC, solidifying its position in promoting Germany as a top destination for regional travelers.Held from October...