Oman

Saturday 14/April/2018 21:50 PM

Long weekend in Oman fuels staycation boom

Muscat: Oman’s three-day weekend for the Isra Wal Miraaj holiday has led to a ‘staycation’ boom. A staycation refers to a holiday spent in one’s...

Saturday 14/April/2018 21:44 PM

Tourist havens off the beaten track in Oman

Muscat: With a long weekend just half way through, thanks to an extra holiday, there is still time to go out of the city and get a whiff of fresh air. While...

Saturday 14/April/2018 20:35 PM

Oman ministry begins Haj vaccination drive

Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Health announced the start of its vaccination drive for those wishing to perform Haj for 2018 (1439H). The latest a person can...

Saturday 14/April/2018 20:05 PM

Rain in northern parts of Oman

Muscat: Northern parts of the Sultanate received rainfall on Saturday, bringing relief from the summer heat. Showers were light to moderate in some regions...

Thursday 12/April/2018 13:42 PM

This new OMR300,000 museum will open soon

Muscat: Madha Museum in Musandam will be officially opened to the public in May, according to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Officials at the...

Wednesday 11/April/2018 13:23 PM

Oman's blood bank issues urgent donation call

Muscat: Oman's Department of Blood Banks Services has asked citizens and residents in the country to come forward and donate blood. Blood banks in the...