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Muscat: As the aviation industry worldwide struggles to source Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to meet its net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Hydrogen initiatives of the countries like Oman...

Muscat: Dr. Helal al-Sabti, Minister of Health, issued a decision (126/2023) regulating fees for medical treatment, affirming the commitment of health institutions to provide treatment services to all...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will launch a joint tourist visa and implement initiatives to boost tourism between the two countries.During the recent meeting between...

Muscat: The firefighting teams of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority in the Governorate of Muscat put out a fire that broke out in a house in the Al-Ghubrah area in the Wilayat of Bausher on...

Muscat: Very soon, all GCC nationals, including Omani citizens, will be able to enter the UK under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, which is applicable to visitors who do not need a...

Istanbul - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection authorities in various countries to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers...

Istanbul: As airlines in the Middle East return to profitability, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions...

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has warned electronic cigarettes and hookahs are banned in the Sultanate of Oman as per a ministerial decision of 2015.The violators are subject to an...

Muscat: Sultan Haitham City will undoubtedly be the country's largest integrated urban development project, in line with Vision 2040.The project is in line with the Oman National Spatial Strategy,...

The so-called exorbitant airfares on the Salalah-Muscat sector have been always a point of contention among passengers, especially those travelling with families during the peak Khareef months.These...

Muscat - Oman Airports has confirmed that it will implement the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on providing direct subsidies on fuel prices at Salalah Airport, equivalent to...

With just a day to go, the Orange and White taxi operators in the Sultanate of Oman are keeping their fingers crossed on the regulations which will come into effect from June 1.From June 1, all Orange...

Muscat: With the prestigious Oman Botanic Garden set to open this year or early next, Muscat Municipality has announced a project to ensure easy access for visitors to this destination.Keeping in mind...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has warned all establishments and cautioned them against employing the workforce (mainly the outdoor activities) during midday hours, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm.The...

Muscat: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) warned that accurate weather information must be obtained from official sources.The CAA statement was issued in relation to spreading rumours and spreading false...

Muscat: Oman Meterology has warned that the temperatures may rise to mid-30°C to early 40°C for Muscat Governorate during midnight.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) urged people, especially outdoor...

Muscat: To maintain the efficiency of the traffic flow, especially during heavy rains, the Muscat Municipality will construct a dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction, starting from the...

Muscat: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has issued Decision 15/2023 regulating the installation of charging units for electric vehicles.Article one of the decision states that...

Muscat: Notwithstanding the political equations in the region, Oman-Iran relations have successfully passed several tests of its time.This special relationship can be called the cornerstone of the...

MUSCAT: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) has emphasised the severity of social media scams, urging the implementation of regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent criminal gangs from...