Oman

Monday 14/October/2019 10:26 AM

Steep hike in tobacco prices in Oman

Muscat: The prices of tobacco products in Oman rose sharply in September 2019, finishing 92 per cent higher than the same month last year, the latest data ...

Monday 14/October/2019 09:42 AM

Beaconhouse Private School hosts 'Annual Award Ceremony'

Muscat: The success and achievements of Beaconhouse Private School students for the Academic Year 2018-19 were celebrated with much fanfare and honoured at...

Sunday 13/October/2019 23:29 PM

Defeating diabetes in Oman

Muscat: A team of researchers at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) are conducting a series of tests to see if diabetes can be defeated once and for all. This...

Sunday 13/October/2019 20:19 PM

Travel Oman: Horse racing, an integral part of Omani culture

Horse breeding has been a long-treasured passion for Omanis and has always been an interest among Arab nobility. Horse racing is a sport enjoyed by all in...

Sunday 13/October/2019 19:59 PM

Heavy rainfall in Oman cause wadis to overflow

Muscat: Due to heavy rainfall in the Sultanate, several wadis have overflowed in different wilayats of Sultanate. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation...

Sunday 13/October/2019 17:58 PM

Mwasalat introduces new transport system

Muscat: Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport company, has introduced the first phase of the Intelligent Transport system (ITS). In a statement, Mwasalat...

Sunday 13/October/2019 16:54 PM

New regulations for Omani tourism sector announced

Muscat: New regulations for the tourism sector in Oman have been announced. According to the regulations: restaurants and cafes catering to tourists need...

Sunday 13/October/2019 13:26 PM

Authority issues mandatory health insurance regulations for Oman

Muscat: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has issued regulations underpinning the Health Insurance Scheme (Dhamani) to private sector workers, residents...

Sunday 13/October/2019 13:25 PM

New ‘Indo-Oman’ block inaugurated at Indian school Muladha

Muladha: The inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed ‘Indo-Oman’ block at Indian school Muladha was held on 10th October, 2019 on the premises of...

Sunday 13/October/2019 11:47 AM

Thunderstorms over parts of Oman

Muscat: Parts of the Sultanate will witness thunderstorms and rain starting from today evening. **media[1065841]** The Public Authority for Civil Aviation...