Oman News

The Sultanate on Monday lifted ban on arrivals from several countries, which include India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The decision will come into effect from September 1. Only fully vaccinated passengers...

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued Royal Decree (No. 58/2021) establishing Khor Kharfout Archaeological Reserve in Dhofar Governorate. Established by the Royal Decree No. 58/2021, the...

The falaj of Wadi Qurai snakes around the mountain slopes. It is a fine example of ancient Oman’s prowess in harnessing water for drinking and farming in difficult terrains. The...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has unveiled 73 jobs (up for grabs by jobseekers) in private sector establishments. The opportunities are distributed as follows: 8 for holders of Master’s degree,...

MUSCAT: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar concluded on Monday, the 'Imdha' programme, which was organised by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club of the University of...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate is expected to be one of the countries that will be moved from the United Kingdom’s Red list to the amber list in the latest review, which...

Based on the statement made by the Supreme Committee for dealing with (COVID-19) issued on August 19, 2021, and in coordination with the Medical Response and Public Health Sectors, and...

Tehran: Iran said on Monday it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, a day after the leader of Lebanon's Iran-aligned Hezbollah group said more vessels carrying...

CAIROL Egypt is to close the Rafah crossing on its border with the Gaza Strip until further notice on Monday, Egyptian security sources said. Hamas, the Palestinian faction that controls...

Baghdad: After decades of conflict, Iraq will pitch itself as a regional mediator as it hosts a leaders' summit this week -- despite foreign influence on its territory and a...

Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine, a move expected to trigger a new wave of vaccine mandates as the Delta variant...

“Checkmate!” Mrs J shouted out, completely out of the blue and completely unrelated to anything. “What??” I looked at her next to me in the passenger’s seat. We had left...

MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed on Monday a land lease agreement with Acme Group, India’s largest solar power developer, for the establishment...

Crowdfunding platforms in the Sultanate will be barred from raising funds for individuals under draft legislation proposed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA). Beneficiaries can only be commercial organisations and...

MUSCAT: Total outstanding credit extended by conventional and Islamic banks in the Sultanate (also known as Other Depository Corporations – ODCs) grew by 3.8 per cent to RO 27.3 billion...

MILAN: Global dividends are forecast to rise to $1.39 trillion this year, up slightly from a previous estimate to reflect a stronger than expected recovery in the company payouts, Janus...

London: An imperious Romelu Lukaku led Chelsea to an overwhelming 2-0 win over Arsenal in a London derby which showed that Chelsea may well be regarded as favourites to challenge...

MUSCAT: Completing a rare title treble in a remarkably successful 2020-21 season, Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre (MCCC) swept the Junior Division honours at the prize-giving ceremony held by Oman Cricket...

Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday fully approved pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, a move expected to trigger a new wave of vaccine mandates as the Delta variant batters...

Muscat: The "Green Mosque" renewable energy program was launched by Amana Waqf Funds Management Company, in cooperation with the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), energy companies and Islamic financial...