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The Empty Quarter Festival in Dhofar will showcase elements of winter tourism, introduce them to prospective investors and create job opportunities for the youths in the Sultanate of Oman.The festival...

Individuals with clean driving track record can get lifetime driving licence. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) on Monday mooted the idea of lifetime driving licence with certain conditions. The applicant...

Many lives have been lost from the misuse of water heaters and lack of knowledge of safety requirements.The water heater is one of the most important devices in use during winter as it used for...

Oman Journalist Association (OJA) held a ceremony on Monday to honour the committees, working teams and public and private establishments which participated in the “31st World IFJ Congress”, under...

A special service for entrepreneurs and owners of SMEs was launched by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority.The Authority will receive suggestions, observations and ensure a clear...

Seat belt is the first line of defence against injury and it is an absolute necessity. Road traffic injuries often arises when seat belts are not used which causes death or permanent disability. Many...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s idea of education is reflected in Oman Vision 2040 document, which focuses on developing the different levels of the educational system and improving...

The Environment Authority has submitted six proposals discussed by the National Committee for Reserves to register sites for new nature reserves in the Governorates of Oman, which are in the process...

With the exams nearing for the students, they need proper nutrition. So, parents need to be careful while offering food to their children.To be focused on studies, it is advisable to avoid fatty and...

A recent survey conducted by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) had a variable response from the respondents regarding their source of reliable media.Most of the respondents...

MUSCAT: The use of biofuel by Mwasalat may well define the future of fuel in public as well as general transport. The Oman National Transport Company's Mwasalat took its first trip from Sultan Qaboos...

To bring more transparency and simplicity, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced new guidelines for citizens seeking treatment abroad.MoH’s Department of Treatment Abroad Affairs said...

Zero-paper Municipal Council elections drew appreciation from voters, electoral officers and other stakeholders.Addressing a press conference, Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Under-Secretary, Ministry of...

Organ transplantation is a blessing for a large number of patients, especially those with liver and kidney failure.One deceased organ donor can save up to eight lives.The donation during life is for...

A first-of-its-kind electronic voting system with a high level of security is in place for 731,767 voters for the municipal council's third term. Among the eligible voters, 347,965 are women, and...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) found 140 violations regarding the non-availability of electronic payment services at commercial establishments.A decision was made...

Start-ups in Oman are growing at a rate of 10 per cent every year, according to a top official. Speaking at the first-of-its-kind Investment and Start-Up Summit in Muscat on Monday, Halima bint...

Omani citizens and residents can visit Qatar without Hayya card. However, for those who wish to watch matches must register in the portal.The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that the citizens...

Winter Nights Festival, one of the economic stimulus initiatives for small and medium enterprises, started at Al Mouj Golf Square on Tuesday.The festival is an initiative of the Ministry of Economy in...

Buses made in the Sultanate of Oman are proving to be one of the most prominent means of transport to commute fans in the Qatar World Cup.The bus project is part of a strategic investment initiative...