Oman sees 10% increase in air fares: ACI
Muscat: While international air traffic is growing with seat capacity expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, but airfares remain more than 10% higher in several markets,...
A path to financial stability, growth
The economic downturn following the drop in oil prices from 2014 and the Covid-19 pandemic led the government of Oman to introduce a Medium-Term Fiscal Balance Plan (MTFB) in 2020. Approved by His...
Smart, sustainable urban landscape
The urban landscape of Oman is set to undergo a significant transformation, with several key projects expected to be completed before the mid-2030s as part of Oman’s Vision 2040 initiative. In...
Oman's firm stand on pressing challenges
The Sultanate of Oman has adopted a firm stance concerning the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has persisted for over a year. During this time, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has...
National Day holidays: What are your plans?
uscat: The upcoming long weekend can be seen as an opportunity to visit some unexplored places in the Sultanate with weather getting moderate and even cold in some governorates of the Sultanate.The...
Oman drives GCC integration
As Oman celebrates the 54th National Day, it is important to reflect on the robust recovery of the travel, tourism and transport sectors. These sectors were unimaginably disrupted in the first half of...
Stiff penalties for obstructing journalists at work
Muscat: The new Media Law, issued by Royal Decree 58/2024 on Sunday, has a strong protection net to ensure that all journalists in the Sultanate of Oman can continue serving the nation and society...
Law: Foreign correspondents and media houses can operate with licence
Muscat: The new media law issued by Royal Decree 58/2024 ensures a safe environment for media work and prevents restrictions on the press and media while emphasizing preventing the spread of...
MoSD sets conditions for establishing private care centre for the elderly
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) issued a decision on Sunday regarding the licensing of daycare centres for the elderly. The decision aims to ensure their rehabilitation, provide a...
New media law ensures freedom of expression, curbs on rumours
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued Royal Decree 58/2024 on the promulgation of the Media Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. The new law ensures the...
MOSD lays conditions to set up private care centers for elderly
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) has issued an important decision related to licensing private care centers for elderly people, which includes providing rehabilitation and...
How to spend the National Day holidays without travelling?
Muscat: The holidays for the 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman have been announced, which includes a four-day long weekend starting November 20.With citizens and residents having just...
Nearing completion, Oman Botanic Garden offers investment opportunities
MUSCAT: Oman Botanic Garden (OBG) is in the final stages of completion and offers investment opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman such as operating cafes or...
Mumbai-Muscat: Vistara to have new "AI2' code
Muscat: The existing Mumbai-Muscat-Mumbai flight of the Indian full-fledged airline, Vistara, will be operated by Air India under a new code.The Vistara flights UK233 and UK 234 will now have codes...
Save for a rainy day
Some of us might have been enjoying good lives today because the generations before us were not lured by consumerism and left some savings for the future. We can argue that that generation did not...
Personal Income Tax in Oman: Who will be included, exempted
Muscat: The chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee of Majlis Ash'Shura has said that 29 articles have been amended in the draft personal income tax law to ensure fair distribution of wealth....
With cruises from Europe affected, Oman to focus on Asia
Muscat: With the cruise ship movement from Europe facing disruptions in the Red Sea, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) on Tuesday said the focus will be shifting to Asia.Abdullah al Saadi,...
What is the role of the National Records Centre?
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued Royal Decree No 51/2024 that established the National Records Centre and defined its prerogatives. The National Records Centre will be...
Individuals barred from collecting money from the public
Muscat: individuals have been prohibited from collecting money from the public or advertising the collection of money for any purpose, including for charitable purposes, according to a new decision...
Peak travel season ends with all-time high demand: IATA
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that International demand for air travel rose 9.2% compared to September 2023. Capacity was up 9.1% year-on-year and the load factor...