Oman

Tuesday 20/October/2020 12:02 PM

Two arrested in Oman for smuggling

Muscat: Two people have been arrested by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), for smuggling alcoholic substances.A statement issued online by the ROP said: "Coast...

Tuesday 20/October/2020 10:46 AM

Environment Authority releases 5 species of birds of prey into the wild

Muscat: The Environment Authority has released 5 species of birds of prey to their natural habitats after providing treatment and rehabilitation.A statement...

Tuesday 20/October/2020 10:25 AM

Work suspended temporarily at Urban Planning Department in Al Buraimi

Muscat: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced a temporary suspension of work at the Urban Planning Department in Al Buraimi...

Monday 19/October/2020 21:52 PM

We Love Oman: Majestic mountains beckon

Oman is known for its majestic mountains and they dominate a considerable part of the landscape of the country.While in the north Al Hajar Mountains extend...

Monday 19/October/2020 20:35 PM

Funds approved for 248 research projects

Muscat: The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation has announced its approval to fund for 248 research projects within the...

Monday 19/October/2020 20:12 PM

Expat ownership of flats to boost real estate sector in Oman

Muscat: Oman’s realty sector will get a boost with expats buying flats in the country in the form of long-term investment, the Ministry of Housing and...

Monday 19/October/2020 20:04 PM

Short film by Indian expat in Oman highlights impact of pandemic on family

Muscat: An Indian expat in Oman has created an animated video to spread awareness about the impact COVID-19 has had on family relationships, which have...

Monday 19/October/2020 19:55 PM

Omani start-up Rafeeq.om helps save over 100,000 plastic bags

Muscat: Homegrown Omani e-commerce start-up Rafeeq.om,  has saved more than 100,000 plastic bags since the launch of its operations in Muscat in March...

Monday 19/October/2020 19:35 PM

Ministry of Energy and Minerals issues statement on jobs

Muscat: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has noted the need to obtain correct information about job opportunities in the oil and gas sector from the...

Monday 19/October/2020 19:05 PM

Oman and Britain discuss ways to combat spread of COVID-19

Muscat: Oman and Britain exchanged views on confronting COVID-19 pandemic, its economic implications and means of sharing information and promoting...