Over 238,000 visit Salalah during khareef season; 67% are Omanis
Over 238,000 tourists visited Salalah from June 21 – August 1 to enjoy the khareef season.
View ArticleTRA checks mobile networks in Dhofar for service quality
The campaign aims to assess mobile networks’ readiness of the networks during khareef season.
View ArticleFerry sinks on Shannah-Masirah route
All 40 on board rescued, private operators banned from transporting passengers till probe ends
View ArticleMost complaints on pollution in 2014 from oil sector: MECA
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) has said that it received 19 complaints related to pollution last year.
View ArticleIndian School Darsait rolls out school bus service
621 students availing service; vehicles fitted with safety features
View ArticleRedefined Nissan Altima comes with special EMI rate
The Nissan Altima, which breaks new ground for the mid-size sedan segment, is hands-down the most engaging vehicle in its class.
View ArticleBest of the East fest begins at Lulu
Lulu Hypermarket has kicked off the Best of the East festival at all its outlets across the sultanate.
View ArticleFour entrepreneurs from Oman bag business awards
The event was organised by DNA Creative Global in association with Media One TV, Arabian Radio Network, HiT 96.7 and South Indian Bank.
View ArticleSamsung announces launch of Galaxy Tab S2
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd announced the launch of the world’s thinnest and lightest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2.
View ArticleDouble taxation pact reflects growing importance of Oman: Swiss envoy
The Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation for Income Tax was signed on May 22 in Switzerland and ratified on July 14 by Royal Decree 31/2015.
View Article3,400 applications received in OCEC recruitment drive
The recruitment drive aims to fill around 50 vacancies in fields such as events, operations and food and beverage, stated a press release.
View ArticleJudicial custody for Omani held on charges of trying to marry minor
The national was arrested in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad.
View ArticleOmani finishes third in National Geographic photography contest
Omani photographer Ahmed al Toqi has finished third in the 2015 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.
View ArticleNew plan, budget for Ministry of Tourism to be ready soon
MoT is in the final stages of submitting its executive plan and budget for approval by the stakeholders.
View ArticleExperts welcome Ministry of Manpower’s decision on part-time work for Omanis
Both, companies and the youth can benefit from the decision, they feel
View ArticlePerseid meteor showers to peak next week
Stargazers and astronomy lovers will be able to see Perseid meteor showers from around August 12-14.
View ArticleAsphyxiation deaths in cars: ROP calls for extreme caution
The ROP has called for extreme caution, urging parents not to leave children unattended inside vehicles.
View ArticleMoT signs agreements for Salalah Mobile Tourism Services project
H E Maitha said that this project builds upon the success of tourism services stations in Jebel Akhdar.
View Article2014 accident deaths in Oman among highest in GCC
Road accidents statistics for 2014 have once again displayed a grim picture for Oman.
View ArticleJLR researchers developing new sensing technologies
A Remote Control Range Rover Sport research vehicle demonstrates how a driver could drive the vehicle from outside the car via their smartphone.
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