Mobile laboratory to ensure food safety during Khareef Festival
In a pioneering move, the Dhofar Municipality has unveiled a mobile food laboratory to oversee and regulate food vendors participating in events and activities during the Khareef Dhofar season of...
Organ donation gaining momentum in Oman
In commemoration of World Organ Donation Day, observed annually on August 13, the Ministry of Health (MoH) divulged the latest statistics pertaining to organ donation in the Sultanate of Oman for the...
School bags: Too heavy to handle
As the new school year approaches, the focus shifts not only to academic pursuits but also to the health and well-being of students. Recognising the adverse impact that heavy school bags can have on...
SMEs exhorted to benefit from Mazaya initiative
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) urges small and medium enterprises owners to take advantage of the exclusive offers offered by the Mazaya initiative, which aims to enhance...
Campaign to boost SMEs continues in Dhofar
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) continues its promotional campaign (Our Pioneers in Dhofar) to mark the importance of the prominent role played by SMEs and the success...
SMEDA calls for participation in GEC
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) announced opportunities to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Conference in Australia for this year.The Sultanate of Oman,...
EA detects 80 cases of encroachment on vegetation cover in Dhofar
Since the launch of the Environmental Protection Initiative this year for Khareef Dhofar, the Environment Authority has found 80 cases of encroachment on vegetation cover and has received 21 reports...
Stage set for IronMan Championship
Dhofar Municipality launched the slogan of the IronMan Championship in Salalah, in conjunction with the activities of the Serb Season in Dhofar for this year.Dhofar Governorate will witness the second...
VACATIONS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY
From time to time, we all need a period of rest, in which we recharge our energy, and during which we move away from the daily routine of life. A well-planned vacation is one of the best means to...
Proposal to produce IV fluids from dates
A proposal in the sixteenth regular session of the Majlis Ash'shura called for permission for production of intravenous fluids and other medical fluids from dates. It sought submission of the proposal...
Sunan al Bahr committees to boost fisheries sector
The fisheries sector is set to get a boost through committees formed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR). Under the plan, the Sunan al Bahr committees will have...
CPA launches unified contracts initiative
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), represented by the Directorate-General of Studies and Development, launched the unified contracts initiative for a number of sectors in the Sultanate of...
‘Tadoom’ granted permit to provide IoT services
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issued a new permit to provide Internet of Things (IoT) services to provide smart and innovative services to beneficiaries.The Authority issued a decision...
Electronic window to promote transparency in SEZs, free zones
MUSCAT, JULY 17The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has launched an electronic window that allows individuals to report incidents that constitute a violation of laws...
OPAZ launches e-window for reporting irregularities
Muscat: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has launched an electronic window that allows individuals to report incidents that constitute violation of laws and...
Beware of snakes in summer
With the proliferation of snakes during the summer, a recent study comes handy to understand the gravity of snakebites and its peak time among the patients.The Oman Medical Journal recently published...
Taqah Castle: A historical gem reveals its splendour to the public
Taqah Castle in the Dhofar Governorate has opened its doors to the public following an extensive restoration and maintenance project, coinciding within the Khareef Dhofar season.Taqah Castle,...
The plastic polluter you can reuse
It is universally known that vehicles that work by internal combustion engines, gasoline, diesel and gas cause air pollution, but a new report revealed that tires and brakes cause more pollution than...
Oman showcases rich heritage of frankincense
The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the Omani Frankincense Exhibition in Geneva, with the aim of highlighting and promoting Omani frankincense as a product and a geographical indication.The...
Khareef Dhofar - Stay safe
The Khareef atmosphere in Dhofar Governorate attract a large number of visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman. Therefore, for your safety and the safety of those with you during a trip...