Oman

Gulf country resumes Friday prayers with 50% capacity

Muscat: Friday prayers have resumed in the mosques in Oman with 50% capacity. Friday prayers were suspended in the country…

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Oman based air carrier announces new flight service

Muscat: Low-budget air carrier based in Oman, SalamAir announced direct flights from the Wilayat of Sohar in North Al Batinah…

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Major drug smuggling bid foiled in Oman

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), has foiled an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 packages of khat by four smugglers.…

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New metered parking slots to be launched in Muscat

Muscat: Muscat Municipality announced that it will launch new metered parking slots in several places across Muscat Governorate. The new…

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Gulf country sees increase in foreign direct investment

Muscat: As per the data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information in Oman, the foreign direct investment…

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Gulf country extends Covid-19 entry restrictions for travellers

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Oman has extended Covid-19 entry restrictions for travellers until further notice. The guidelines…

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Gulf country announces fuel prices for February

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for February 2022. As per the Royal directive…

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Gulf country makes personal ID mandatory for purchase of gold, precious metals and stones

Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Oman has made personal ID mandatory for purchase of gold,…

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Gulf country issues new entry rules

Muscat: The authorities in Oman have released updated entry rules to enter the country. According to the guidelines, all travellers 18-year…

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Royal Oman Police arrests 9 for illegally entering Oman

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), has arrested 9 Asians  for entering the Sultanate of Oman illegally. The Police Command…

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Population of Oman crosses 4.5 million

Muscat: The population of Oman has crossed 4.5 million. The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) in Oman has…

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Oman postpones Al Mouj Marathon

Muscat: Oman has postponed the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2022. The decision was taken due to the rise in the…

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Gulf country extends expat work contract registration deadline

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has extended the deadline for work contract registration for expat workers. The registration…

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Gulf country to renew work visas of expats aged above 60

Muscat:  The Ministry of Labour in Oman has announced that the work visas of expats living in the country, who…

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Gulf country changes visa procedures for foreign truck drivers

Muscat: Saudi Arabia has changed the visa procedures for foreign truck drivers. As per the new rule. foreign truck drivers…

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Expat arrested for illegal entry, smuggling drugs

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested an expat  for entering the Sultanate of Oman illegally. ROP also recovered …

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Gulf country suspends Juma prayers

Muscat: The Supreme Committee in Oman has announced new Covid-19 restrictions in the country. The Juma ( Friday ) prayers…

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Low-intensity earthquake hits Oman

Muscat: A low-intensity earthquake measuring 2.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Wilayat of Bidbid, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman…

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Royal Oman Police bust drug smuggling bid

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) busted a major drug smuggling bid and seized more than 7,000 tablets of psychotropic…

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Oman ruler pardons 229 prisoners

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander and ruler of Oman  has pardoned 229 prisoners including 70…

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Six killed in heavy rainfall

Muscat: Six people lost their lives in Oman due to the heavy rainfall.  The authorities in the country said that…

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Gulf country announces fuel prices for January

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for January 2022. The new revised fuel…

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Gulf country extend deadline to recruit expats for private sector

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has extended the deadline to recruit expats for private sector companies in the…

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Gulf country announces revised entry rules

Muscat: Oman has announced new entry rules. The Supreme Committee to tackle Covid-19 has made two-dose vaccination mandatory for expats…

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Gulf country revise entry rules

Muscat: Oman has revised entry rules. According to the new rules, all foreign passengers aged 18 and above must have…

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3 expats arrested for smuggling drugs to Oman

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) busted a drug smuggling bid. The ROP arrested three expats for trying to smuggle…

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Gulf country extends expat work contract registration deadline

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has extended the expat work contract registration deadline. The ministry has given an…

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Air India issues important advisory for passengers

Muscat:  The national air carrier of India, Air India has issued an important advisory for passengers. Air India  has rescheduled…

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Gulf country to fine airlines for violating travel protocols

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Oman announced that it will impose a fine on air carriers for carrying…

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Gulf country ban holding marriage and funeral in mosques and public places

Muscat: The Supreme Committee in Oman has banned holding wedding and funeral ceremonies in mosques, halls and other public places…

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Five arrested for drug smuggling in Oman

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested five African nationals for trying to smuggle drug  in to the country.…

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Royal Oman Police arrested two foreigners for drug smuggling

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested two foreigners for smuggling drugs to the country. The Coast Guard Police in…

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Gulf country extends grace period for expat workers

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has extended the grace period allowed to expat workers. The ministry announced that…

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Revised fuel prices for the month of December announced

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for December 2021 on Wednesday. The new…

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Royal Oman police arrests three foreigners for smuggling drug

Muscat: The Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and the South Al Batinah Police, in cooperation with the…

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