MoH introduces special card to encourage organ donation
Looking at the shortage of organs for transplants, MoH has launched a special card for people wishing to make cadaveric donations.
View ArticleMajlis A’Shura discusses Oman Tourism Strategy 2040
Members of the Majlis A’Shura discussed the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 and various issues concerning the tourism sector.
View ArticleMunicipal Council discusses proposal on security guards for residential...
The Muscat Municipal Council (MMC) is discussing a proposal on having private security guards for residential buildings.
View ArticleSheesha cafés could face stricter rules as Municipal Council revisits
Proposal also includes relocating all such cafés out of Muscat city limits.
View ArticleROP accelerates campaign against use of mobile phones while driving
The latest initiative spearheaded by the Directorate General of Traffic has been hailed by members of the public.
View ArticleLebanon to open its office in OCCI to promote investments
The announcement of a Lebanese office at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is likely to boost bilateral investment.
View ArticleThe Big Show opens with products from 250 firms
Dr Rasheed bin al Safi al Huraibi, chairman of the Tender Board, officially opened the event.
View ArticleThe Supreme Council for Planning discusses national economy
The council discussed national economy in the light of changing world market, oil price trends, the mechanisms to programme the implementation of different projects.
View ArticlePAEW marks Water Day, launches iCommit campaign
The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) recently celebrated World Water Day under the slogan, ‘Water and Jobs’.
View Article478 Labour Law violators arrested
This number includes 369 commercial workers, 70 farm workers and 39 housemaids and their equivalents.
View ArticleMaintenance work at Sohar plant on schedule: Orpic
Plant will be completed in the 61-day schedule period, Orpic has announced.
View ArticleExperts at Media and Rumours conference call for stricter rules
Eighteen experts from the sultanate and the GCC spoke on the adverse effects of social media rumours and ways to counter them.
View ArticleSlight hike in April fuel prices
The prices for April are 145bz per litre for regular petrol (M90), 158bz for super (M95) and 163bz per litre for diesel.
View ArticleRolls-Royce Dawn launched in Oman
Rolls-Royce Dawn, the new benchmark in open-top luxury motoring made an exclusive appearance in Oman this week.
View ArticleBank of Beirut recognised for its commitment to traffic safety
The trophy recognises Bank of Beirut’s deep-rooted involvement in helping raise people’s awareness in traffic safety issues.
View ArticleOmantel reaffirms strong support to SME sector
Omantel has reaffirmed its commitment to growing small businesses with a dedicated range of SME-friendly service packages.
View ArticleOmani student assaulted in Jordan: Embassy
The sultanate's embassy in Amman, Jordan has confirmed the assault on an Omani student in Irbid.
View ArticleBritish defence minister arrives in Oman
Michael Fallon, British Defence Minister and his accompanying delegation arrived on Tuesday evening on a two-day official visit to the sultanate.
View ArticleExpatriate dies in freak accident
Mammadkoya was carrying a gas cylinder to his house when he fell and hit his head on it.
View ArticleAdam-Thumrait dual carriageway project: Work on Part I, II begins
The ministry has begun Part I and II of the Adam-Thumrait dual carriageway project which is 240km long, starting from the end of Izz-Adam dual carriageway.
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