HM issues three Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik on Tuesday issued three Royal Decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No 3/2015 on ascribing the public utility status to the impleme…
Drive to plant more trees to curb desertification
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is actively fighting against desertification and drought through afforestation as part of its strategic vision to protect the environment, conserve na…
OMRAN unveils major tourism projects across Oman
MUSCAT: In line with its ongoing commitment to support the tourism sector and expand opportunities for growth, the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has announced a se…
At the Forefront of Oman’s Growing Adventure Scene for Women
In a world where exploration often feels reserved for the young and the fearless, women across the globe are defying convention, finding joy and empowerment in the great outdoors….
The Shura office reviews ministerial responses
MUSCAT: The Office of Majlis Ash’shura held its 14th regular meeting of the 2nd annual sitting of the 10th term under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, on Tuesday.Th…
Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive
Jerusalem: Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, nearly two years…
OQ Trading eyes Bangladesh FSRU to expand South Asia footprint
MUSCAT: Oman’s OQ Trading International has proposed building a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Bangladesh, seeking to strengthen its role as a reliable energy p…
More than 1,000 killed as landslide wipes out Sudanese village
At least 1,000 people were killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the mountainous Jebel Marra area in the Darfur region of Sudan, leaving only one survivor, the armed gr…
Oman to have its own national payment card
The Central Bank of Oman on Monday said that local banks will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision. The card will provide a secure and seamless local payment ex…
Royal hospital introduces Thermablate technology for uterine treatment
Muscat: For the first time in the Sultanate of Oman, the Royal Hospital has introduced the advanced Thermablate technology for the treatment and removal of the uterine lining, as p…