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During a recent inspection campaign carried out by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), it was found that 78 shops failed to comply with the requirement to provide...

Henna has been an integral part of Omani culture and beauty practices for centuries. Henna artistry, which involves intricate designs and decorations, has not lost its charm over time. On the...

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has started the implementation of regulations regarding the registration of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the...

The two-day Future Universities Forum opened on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre saw participation of 31 institutions from the public and private sectors. The participants drawn...

In the Sultanate of Oman, every adverse weather condition brings with it the temptation to cross the overflowing valleys, despite the risk it poses to one’s life and of others. Some people do it to...

Musandam Carnival, a major promotional campaign for economic development of Musandam, began at Bussa Beach in the Wilayat of Khasab. The event, which runs from April 26-28, features a range of...

The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced the availability of 3,233 job rotation opportunities in 37 government units through the Ejada platform. The platform, which was launched in November 2022 as...

A students’ company at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat developed an anti-fog coating product from natural and environment-friendly materials.The new tool is to increase...

Muscat Municipality launched a campaign to combat Aedes Aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito responsible for spreading dengue fever. The campaign began on Wednesday and continues until April 22 in the...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is continuing with the ‘Pioneering Evenings’ sessions during the holy month of Ramadhan. The third evening witnessed the...

The Sultanate of Oman has many unique Ramadhan traditions that are part of its cultural heritage.There are practices like ‘Tarawih’ prayers, Quran recitation, feeding the needy, helping the poor,...

Activities to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs continued during the second 'Pioneer Evenings' organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in cooperation with the...

Ramadhan can be an ideal opportunity to adopt a healthy diet. In addition to investing hours of fasting and iftar meals, the month can the good opportunity to lose weight.A study has shown that...

The first session of the ‘Pioneer Evenings’, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in association with the Youth Centre, was launched on Tuesday at Grand Mall,...

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning seeks to utilise government lands optimally and sustainably for investment by providing electronic housing options for citizens who are eligible to be...

The health benefits of fasting are many, but they will not be fully achieved if the fasting person does not have a healthy Suhoor meal rich with vitamins and necessary minerals for the body, along...

Pilgrims travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Haj must go through medical examinations and provide vaccination proof when asked for, a statement from the Ministry of Health (MoH) said.It is...

Muscat Municipality has announced the readiness of slaughterhouses and the central market for vegetables and fruits for Ramadhan. There has been a schedule to receive individuals and companies during...

In a couple of days, the holy month of Ramadhan is going to start. It raises questions among those who are under medication for some disease or the other. Experts advise not to stop medication and not...

Six cooperation agreements were signed to develop, sustain and grow the business of small and medium enterprises with companies affiliated with the Oman Investment Authority.The Small and Medium...