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SALALAH: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a warning to beachgoers in Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef Dhofar season.The ROP is urging tourists and locals alike to exercise extreme caution...

MUSCAT, JULY 16Raysut Cement, a leading cement producer in Oman, has reported a significant reduction in losses for the first half of 2023. The company recorded a loss of RO 1.742 million, versus a...

SALALAH: The inaugural event of Khareef Dhofar, "Kiddy Time," has kicked off at Salalah's Awqad Public Park on Saturday, offering an array of engaging activities exclusively designed for children....

MUSCAT, JULY 15According to the latest data released by the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the expatriate workforce in Oman is experiencing a steady growth trajectory. The...

MUSCAT, JULY 15In the maiden report of its financial performance since its listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) earlier this year, Omani drilling services company Abraj Energy Services, a...

Since its grand opening, the Oman Across Ages Museum has seen an extraordinary surge in visitors, with over 80,000 individuals already having embarked on a mesmerising journey through time. The...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, in collaboration with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry branch in Dhofar Governorate, organized a workshop titled "Together to...

Oman Cement Company (OCOI), which is listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, has achieved a 32.02 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of 2023.According to the recently released financial...

In a key meeting held on Monday morning, Najeeb bin al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, engaged with a technical delegation from the National Employment Program (NEP). The purpose of the gathering was...

The Ministry of Finance has unveiled in its latest report on Oman’s fiscal performance that revenue climbed 3 per cent to reach RO 5.463 billion for the Jan – May 2023 period, reflecting a steady...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) held a key workshop on the Unified National Strategy for Investment Promotion on July 9, 2023. The workshop, which was attended by...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Finance has unveiled in its latest report on Oman’s fiscal performance that revenue climbed 3 per cent to reach RO 5.463 billion for the Jan – May 2023 period, reflecting a...

MUSCAT: To ensure timely disbursal of wages and protection of labour rights, employers are required to transfer employees’ salary to authorised local banks within seven days from the due date.This...

MUSCAT, JULY 9Around 3,260 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from last week’s decision by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) setting fees for...

Muscat: Oman has introduced new regulations aimed at safeguarding labor rights and promoting fair employment practices in a significant step forward. These regulations, based on the Labor Law (Royal...

MUSCAT, JULY 8Remittance inflows into countries of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) fell by 3.8% to $64 billion in 2022 after posting strong growth of 12.2% in 2021, according to a key...

MUSCAT: Bank Dhofar, a publicly listed company on the Muscat Stock Exchange, has received shareholder approval to increase its authorized capital and issued capital. The bank announced that its...

MUSCAT, JULY 4A total of around RO 80 million in outstanding payments to private sector contractors were settled by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology during the...

SALALAH, JULY 3The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Department in Dhofar Governorate has joined hands with local events firm Al Kheyali Comprehensive Trading & Contracting Company, in hosting...

TAQAH: The wilayat of Taqah is a popular tourist destination in Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef season. It is characterised by its diverse terrain and geological features, including mountainous...