Destruction of farm produce raises questions
The news that MoAF has confiscated and destroyed a large quantity of farm produce over the weekend has raised more questions than answers in the minds of people in Oman.
View ArticleOman, India sign four pacts to boost defence cooperation
Oman and India signed four pacts to boost cooperation in defence, crime prevention at sea, maritime issues and flight safety information exchange.
View ArticleFive accused in two murder cases nabbed
The South Batinah Police Command has arrested five accused in two separate murder cases.
View Article71 infiltrators arrested from across Oman, 45 deported
The ROP, in collaboration with security agencies, arrested 71 infiltrators of different nationalities from across the sultanate last week.
View ArticleMRMWR conducting remote surveillance of food outlets
Internet-linked surveillance cameras at some facilities are beaming images to the inspectors’ monitors in their office under a pilot project.
View ArticleExpatriates arrested for running illegal kitchen
A team from Muscat Municipality, in collaboration with security agencies, has arrested expatriates who were illegally preparing food in large quantities to supply to vendors.
View ArticleCSL digital platform to enhance vocational skills launched
The attendants will be granted graduation certifications approved from international establishments.
View ArticleOpportunities for landlords, tenants in softening residential market: Cluttons
According to its research, average residential rents dipped by 5.9 per cent during the first quarter, leaving it 12.7 per cent below Q1 2015.
View ArticlePDO celebrates graduation of its 100th PhD scholar
PDO celebrated the graduation of its 100th PhD scholar with a ceremony at the Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG), on Sunday.
View ArticleCivil Service Council reviews employment conditions
It reviewed a report on this year's training plans of some public organisations that implement the Civil Service Law.
View Article83% parents happy with private schools in sultanate, finds survey
Curriculum at private schools logged 94 per cent, followed by the safety of children at 93 per cent.
View ArticleSayyid Badr receives credentials of Korean, Colombian ambassadors
The meeting was attended by Nasser bin Mohammed al Busaidi, head of Protocols Department and officials in MoFA.
View ArticleBank Muscat’s Al Mazyona scheme creates buzz
Notable among the exclusive rewards and benefits lined up for premier banking customers are the high value Al Mazyona monthly, quarterly and year-end prizes.
View ArticleIndian School Seeb honours students at its fourth Merit Award Ceremony
The Chief Guest of the programme was Amararam Gujar (IFS), first secretary, head of chancery, Embassy of India.
View ArticleROHM to host Golden Dragon Acrobats shows
In spectacular costumes, the Golden Acrobats combine breathtaking acrobatic feats with traditional dance set to ancient as well as contemporary music.
View ArticleA’Saffa Foods ensures safety, consumer health with stringent ISO, HACCP systems
The high standards of hygiene at the poultry farms ensure a healthy food component for consumers.
View ArticleAl Ariq hosts seminar on cleaning and waste handling technology
The event was attended by professionals from the industry and municipalities.
View ArticleOutdoor workers look forward to midday break
Those working under the hot summer sun say that the midday break should start in May itself.
View ArticleConstruction at new airport 91% complete: H E Futaisi
The new airport building is spread over 580,000sq m and will have the capacity to cater to 12mn passengers in the first year; the capacity will rise to 48mn in Phase 4.
View ArticleSQUH introduces VNS procedure to treat patients suffering from seizures
In a first for Oman, the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) has introduced a procedure for patients suffering from severe cases of seizures.
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