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As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic many workers were laid off from their jobs in the private sector during 2020-2021 in the Sultanate of Oman.According to Dr Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of...

With only a few hours left for the holy month of Ramadhan to begin, all the shopping malls in Muscat witnessed a hive of activities as consumers thronged them for the last-minute purchase of...

@samkuttyvp - Saving rainwater is a significant step leading to sustainable use of natural resources in a country like the Sultanate of Oman and adopting rainwater harvesting and recharging...

Healthcare in Oman has been effective in increasing life expectancy, decreasing child mortality and detecting diseases because there is a focus on preventative care. Preventive care is intertwined...

The holy month of Ramadhan will begin in a few days. It will be the beginning of another period of time for renunciation as well as reflection and spiritual growth.During the initial stages of the...

Excitement has set in as the Muslims worldwide are gearing up to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan in a little over a few days.Against hybrid celebrations featuring virtual traditions during the last...

On the back of the expansionary fiscal policies and uptick in both oil and non-oil activities, the Sultanate of Oman witnessed strong economic growth in 2021.“Despite challenges posed by the...

Historically, beaches and parks have played a very significant role as locations for recreation and attractions for tourism. And their use has had substantial impacts environmentally, socially and...

Thanks to the new Royal Directives, tourism, which is one of the targeted sectors in the 10th Five-Year Plan, is all set to get further momentum.According to the announcement made by the Ministry of...

With oil prices at a record high, the Sultanate of Oman will use the surplus revenues to support the government spending on more projects and reduce public debt.“Any surplus resulting from the high...

With no let-up in the Russia-Ukraine war, impacts of rising food prices and shortages of staple crops are being felt in most parts of the world. And the current fallout comes at a time when the global...

A shining jewel along the Omani coastline, the historic city of Qalhat, located in Sur in the Southern part of Al Sharqiyah Governorate has gained its significance over millions of years for its...

The Sultanate of Oman is entering an important growth cycle alongside its long-term ambitions for economic diversification based on innovation and technology.With Vision 2040 guidelines and support...

Prior permission from authorities concerned is mandatory for conducting sales or promotional offers by commercial establishments in the Sultanate of Oman.The decisions follow amendments to some of the...

International tourist arrivals in the Sultanate of Oman gathered pace in the recent months following the removal of travel restrictions. This is evident from the manifold rise in the number of foreign...

A day that the world would never forget passed off, largely sidelined by the raging war between Russia and Ukraine. The day was no other than Friday, March 11, 2020, which marked the second...

The Sultanate of Oman is one of the largest fish producers in the Gulf region and a net exporter of fish and their products.Set on the profitable axis of the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean, the...

In most cases of divorces initiated by women in the Sultanate of Oman, denial of parity in marriage partnership or a shift in the gender role expectations are cited as the reasons.Adding to them are...

MUSCAT: Even as oil and gold soared, currencies and stocks witnessed the biggest fall of the recent years following frantic trading on Monday.In Asia, most currencies fell with the Indian rupee...

Despite its rough topography and rugged nature, the Sultanate of Oman boasts world-class road networks spanning its length and breadth.For a visitor to this country of mesmerizing natural beauty,...