Oman

Sunday 13/October/2019 09:31 AM

Ministry urges citizens to report deaths in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Health has called on everyone to report deaths to the nearest healthcare institution. The Ministry said in a statement, "Dear...

Sunday 13/October/2019 00:51 AM

Sedentary lifestyle leads to big jump in obesity cases

Muscat: The number of people suffering from obesity in Oman has jumped by over 50 per cent as compared to 2017. This figure also includes those who are...

Sunday 13/October/2019 00:43 AM

Massive cleanup as dead fish wash up at Bandar Al Rowdha

Muscat: A massive cleanup operation is underway at Marina Bandar Al Rawdha, after hundreds of thousands of dead fish washed up on its shores on Friday. The...

Saturday 12/October/2019 21:26 PM

Travel Oman: Seeb souq, a hive of activity

The souq in Seeb is more than just a place to shop, it is a part of the daily rhythms of life for Seeb residents. It is a gathering place where residents,...

Saturday 12/October/2019 14:06 PM

RAFO airlifts expat patient in critical condition for treatment in Oman

Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman airlifted an expat patient from Masirah Hospital to the Royal Hospital because of a critical medical condition. A...

Friday 11/October/2019 11:13 AM

These parts of Oman could see rainfall

Muscat: There are chances of rainfall in the Musandam governorate and Al Hajar mountains, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced on...

Friday 11/October/2019 10:02 AM

Campaign to return turtles launched in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) launched a national campaign to return stray turtles to their habitat. The National Campaign...

Friday 11/October/2019 09:49 AM

No cases of poisoning, Omani school clarifies

Muscat: There are no cases of poisoning recorded at the Jaffer bin Al Julanda School for Basic Education, in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah, the school...

Thursday 10/October/2019 16:36 PM

MoH plans to impose taxes on sugar and fast food

Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Health has proposed tax on sugar and fast food, a top ministry official has said. Dr Ali bin Talib Al Hinai, undersecretary of...

Thursday 10/October/2019 13:50 PM

Madinat Al Irfan theatre receiving concert bookings

Muscat: Concert lovers and culture enthusiasts in Oman will soon be making their way to the newly-completed Madinat Al Irfan theatre, which has already...