Oman

Tuesday 30/January/2018 22:50 PM

'Oman's deserts are a superb Mars surrogate'

Muscat: Oman’s landscape is so stunningly similar to Mars that it formed the perfect location to carry out space simulation missions. The Austrian Space...

Tuesday 30/January/2018 22:12 PM

Anantara Jabal Akhdar scoops 16 awards in 2017

Muscat: The hard work and dedication of luxury resort Anantara Jabal Akhdhar’s team has been the secret to its success, earning it 16 awards in 2017. This...

Tuesday 30/January/2018 21:58 PM

Panel weighs role of technical education in boosting knowledge economy

Muscat: The role of vocational development in achieving the knowledge economy was among the issues discussed at a high level meeting on Tuesday. The...

Tuesday 30/January/2018 21:29 PM

Ministry of Heritage and Culture reviews Dhofar archaeological survey findings

Salalah: A conference to review the main findings of the archaeological survey of the Sultanate’s coasts was held at the Directorate General of Heritage...

Tuesday 30/January/2018 17:18 PM

Video: Royal Oman Police explains new traffic laws in the Sultanate

Royal Oman Police's Director General of Traffic, Brigadier Eng. Mohammed bin Awadh Al Rowas, spoke to Times of Oman on Monday after announcing a host of...

Monday 29/January/2018 22:49 PM

Steering panel reviews progress on Tanfeedh initiatives for tourism sector

Muscat: A number of tourism sector issues and the ongoing 14 initiatives launched since the conclusion of ‘Tanfeedh’ labs were reviewed by the Steering...

Monday 29/January/2018 22:44 PM

OMR100m pact signed for Muscat hospital

Muscat: A new state-of-the-art 300-bed hospital will open in Muscat by the end of 2020, the officials said. An agreement was signed between Elixir United...

Monday 29/January/2018 22:35 PM

This technology can help Oman achieve food security

Muscat: The low cost of setting up an aquaponics farm and the minimal amount of water required for it to thrive makes it ideal for Oman to use as the...

Monday 29/January/2018 22:26 PM

SQU Council approves Psychological Counselling course

Muscat: The introduction of a new specialisation (Psychological Counselling) within the Master of Arts programme in Psychology at the College of Education...

Monday 29/January/2018 13:41 PM

Expats to renew driving licence every two years

Muscat: Expats will have to renew their driving licences every two years, Royal Oman Police (ROP) said on Monday. However, expats who currently have...