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Muscat: The Royal Academy of Management and the Ministry of Social Development jointly inaugurated the "Tasmu" initiative in a ceremony aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of Omani women...

The Sultanate of Oman joined the international community in celebrating World Drug Day which falls on July 26. This year’s celebration comes under the slogan 'The evidence is clear: Invest in...

As temperatures rise during school holidays, many families resort to wadis and beaches to escape the heat, which are the most places where drowning cases happen.Drowning cases are considered painful...

To enhance building safety standards, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) entered into an agreement with the International Code Council to design Oman Building Code before the end of...

Counterfeit medicines represent a significant global crisis affecting every country, including developed nations.The World Health Organization warned two days ago of the spread of three counterfeit...

MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura on Sunday held its 9th regular session for the first annual convening of the 10th term under the chairmanship of Khalid Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura...

With the soaring temperatures in Oman, the government has taken decisive action to protect workers from heat stress by suspending work for three hours each afternoon.The Ministry of Labour announced...

Muscat: The State Council discussed draft law on media on Tuesday. Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, reviewed the session’s agenda, which included the media...

MUSCAT: With the adoption of the 2040 Industrial Strategy, the industrial sector is set to emerge as one of the fastest growing segments, underscoring Oman’s efforts to diversify its economy. In...

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and Muscat University have taken a significant step toward enhancing cooperation and fostering development by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This...

The Court of Appeal in Salalah has issued a judicial ruling against four individuals found guilty of wildlife trespassing. Each defendant has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined RO 1,000....

The Ministry of Interior is showcasing its range of electronic services at the COMEX 2024 exhibition, emphasising digital transformation and the ministry’s key applications. On the first day of the...

MUSCAT, MAY 29The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) showcased its investment map initiative using augmented reality (AR) technology at COMEX 2024. Khalfan al Khatri, Assistant...

Oman is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures, nearly reaching summer peaks. This heat surge is pushing snakes out of their natural desert habitats in search of more humid and cooler...

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) recently convened a meeting with family business owners and project leaders to encourage investment in Omani startups and highlight the...

Law introducing 98 days of maternity leave and seven days of paternity leave will be effective from July as part of the social protection system and its executive regulations. From July 19, the Social...

The Wilayat of Khasab celebrated the inauguration of the Musandam Business Incubator, a significant initiative designed to attract and support entrepreneurs.Dr Ali al Sunaidi, Chairman of the Public...

MUSCAT, MAY 20The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) recently hosted the Omani-Mauritius Business Forum to enhance cooperation, trade, and investment exchanges between the two countries. Key...

The Third Forum for Schools has commenced under the theme ‘Leadership and Sustainable Educational Visions’ targeting over 1,800 participants including school principals, supervisors, and...

As summer is here, high temperatures and increased humidity pose significant risks to public health. This applies even during the transition period between moderate and extreme weather conditions.An...