Children with Down's Syndrome to be trained in different jobs
Children with Down Syndrome will be trained in various departments to empower them with working knowlege, thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Prakramika Vocational Institute, the...
Melodies of Oman mesmerise Saint Petersburg
At the 27th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum held at the Hermitage Museum in Russia from June 5 to 8, the Sultanate of Oman, as the guest of honour, showcased its rich cultural heritage...
Air conditioner technicians in high demand during summer
With temperatures soaring and summer at its peak, air conditioner and cooler dealers are experiencing a surge in sales. However, there is another group that is in high demand but scarce during this...
Hospital-Acquired Infections a major concern in Oman
Hospital Acquired Infections (HIA's) or Hospital Acquired Diseases are on the rise globally and millions of lives are lost due to no reason of the patients but of the hospital and the healthcare...
Ambitious flagpole to be ready by 54th National Day
With a large space dedicated to a plethora of activities, Oman’s ambitious project, the 126-metre-tall flagpole, is scheduled to be erected in the Ministries District in Al Khuwair. This iconic...
Give blood during summer when donations are low
The Central Blood Bank in Bausher (DBBS) has called for donors to come forward and donate blood units due to increasing demand and a significant drop in blood donations during the summer months.The...
Rising cases of warehouse fires a concern
A significant number of warehouses in the Sultanate of Oman, where companies store their goods, many of which are flammable, are presenting a serious fire threat despite warnings issued by the Civil...
Give blood during summer months when donations are low
UNFPA lauds progress made by Arab women
MUSCAT: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) praised the Arab countries that prioritise women and girls in their development efforts which have made significant progress in the amid emerging...
Online recruitment for Nepali workforce begins tomorrow
MUSCAT: From July 16, tomorrow, all recruitments of Nepali citizens shall be made using the digital platform and no paper documentation of the procedures will be entertained, according to the...
People's satisfaction on quality of services high in Muscat
A survey measuring the satisfaction levels of citizens and residents in the capital region showed amazing results, reflecting the local authorities' commitment to ensuring quality services on a...
'Refrain from hiring anyone who is not under your sponsorship'
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged companies and individuals to refrain from hiring anyone who is not sponsored by them. Employing illegal immigrants is considered an anti-national act and is...
ROP warns companies against hiring employees outside their sponsorship
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged companies and individuals not to employ anyone other than employees on their sponsorship, as the act of employing illegal immigrants can constitute an...
MoSD announces conditions for providing care for the elderly
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has issued conditions and regulations for taking care of the elders in the alternative families which fall under the Ministry, through Official...
49 firms in Muscat fined for violating midday break rule
MUSCAT, JULY 7Muscat reported 49 Labour Law violations, one month after the compulsory midday break came into force, according to a statement from the Ministry of Labour which issued fines to the...
Safety first, ROP tells khareef visitors
During the Khareef season, visitors to the Dhofar region are being urged by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) to prioritize safety when entering, staying, and leaving the Governorate.While extensive safety...
'AI is a blessing that can bring great benefits'
The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed it's keenness in incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all spheres in the future march of renewed Renaissance at the concluding session of the regional...
AI to create 97 million jobs worldwide
Muscat: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will create 97 million jobs worldwide, according to a regional workshop on AI being held at W hotel in Muscat.Nearly 14 per cent of the market share of global...
URGENT ACTION NEEDED
Young, adolescent people use e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults in many countries and globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13–15 years use tobacco, according to the World Health...
Cloudy skies and potential light rains ahead
MUSCAT: Most of the governorates of the Sultanate are to experience cloudy skies over them with chances of occasional rains while temperatures will slightly vary for better, according to the National...