Italy honours National Museum secretary-general
Jamal bin Hassan al Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, has been awarded the 'Order of the Star of Italy' (knighthood) by Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, for his...
Imports of tea touches RO 2.5 million
The value of total imports of tea to the Sultanate of Oman until February 2022 amounted to RO 2.5 million, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information.Imports from the United Arab...
242 cases of fishing law violations in April
@zainabalnasseri - The Department of Fisheries Control and Licensing at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, has recorded 242 violations of the Marine Fishing Law during the...
Need for joint international efforts to conserve sharks
The permits for shark species for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) are on the rise. Issued by the Environment Authority, there were 60...
Municipal council election process begins
The submission of applications for the third term of the municipal council membership began on Sunday and will continue until June 2. The Ministry of Interior has revealed that those wishing to...
Managing back pain
Problem in muscles, nerves, bones, joints, or a herniated disc within the spine usually causes back pain. It can occur suddenly or gradually, and it can be continuous or intermittent. It spreads from...
Govt keen on seeking excellence in education
Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, has expressed the keenness of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman to support national initiatives and...
Oman calls for dialogue to solve Ukrainian crisis
Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, praised the Omani position in resolving regional and international issues describing it as "constructive and balanced".Addressing...
Oman LNG inks pacts to support innovation, capacity building
The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked sixth among Gulf Cooperation Council countries at the level of the Arab region in the Global Innovation Index 2021, according to the recent bulletin of the...
Is cardiac arrest related to Covid -19?
Some deaths due to cardiac arrest, not limited to a particular group but in different age groups, are linked to the Covid-19, according to a health expert.Dr. Zaid al Hinai, Consultant Physician of...
Is cardiac arrest related to Covid vaccines?
Some deaths due to cardiac arrest, not limited to a particular group but in different age groups, are linked to the Covid-19 vaccines.Dr Zaid al Hinai, Consultant Physician of Paediatric Infectious...
Greying gracefully or prematurely?
Greying is considered a sign of ageing, as age is the first and main cause of greying when the body’s secretion of melanin, the substance responsible for giving colour to hair, decreases. With age,...
Over 1000 water licences issued in March
@zainabalnasseri -The number of water licences issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources during March 2022, stood at 1,017 licences.The licences, distributed over all...
Labelling goods with 0% VAT a must
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has directed all shopping centres and stores in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman to make a label identifying all goods exempted from value-added...
MoHT invites proposals to develop Al Hazm Castle
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced that it started receiving applications to compete for the development, management, and operation of Al Hazm Castle in Rustaq, one of the most luxurious...
Myna menace: Efforts on to reduce the number of invasive bird
There has been a sharp increase in the number of myna birds in the Sultanate of Oman. The Environment Authority is making all possible efforts to combat the number of this invasive bird and finding...
Work under way to channelise rainwater in Muscat
Implementation of a project to channelise rainwater through open channels in the Al Ghubrah area is under way. The (phase B) of the project has a length of 2,000 metres and is likely to be completed...
Call to address peak-hour traffic blues
Many people, especially employees, complained about huge traffic congestion in some streets of the Governorate of Muscat, whether the main street (Sultan Qaboos) or the Expressway.The crowding grows...
Contractual jobs a chance for job seekers to acquire experience
The contractual job opportunities announced by the Ministry of Labour are meant to create jobs in the government sector based on job seekers’ specialisation in respective areas. The job...
Want to lose weight in Ramadhan, do this
Ramadhan is an opportunity for those who want to lose weight because it is based on the principle of reducing food and selecting meals that help prevent feelings of thirst and hunger, especially in...