Oman

Hijacking ends in Arabian Sea as Oman identifies tanker involved

Oman on Wednesday identified the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess as the tanker involved in a hijacking… Read More

Oman extends total all-day lockdown during Eidul Azha holidays

MUSCAT: Oman has extended its total all-day lockdown during the Eidul Azha holidays, beginning from… Read More

First road connecting Saudi Arabia and Oman will soon open

Riyadh: The first road connecting Saudi Arabia and Oman will be opened soon, announced Salem… Read More

Ancient quarantine chambers inside caves discovered in Oman

Around 81 ancient isolation chambers carved in caves have been found in Oman, that were… Read More

Businessmen hail Oman’s licence e-approval service

MUSCAT: Investors and businessmen are contented with the Oman's licence e-approval service as Invest Easy… Read More

Oman approves Sputnik V, Sinovac for emergency use

MUSCAT: Oman granted emergency use authorization to Russia's Sputnik V and China's Sinovac vaccines, bringing… Read More

Oman starts granting long-term residence visas

MUSCAT: Oman has taken an initiative to grant long-term residence visas to foreign investors and… Read More

Man honoured over saving two children from drowning in Oman

In recognition of his fearless efforts to save the lives of two drowning children, a… Read More

Oman imposes night curfew, bans movement after rise in COVID-19 cases

Oman has imposed a night curfew to restrict public movement and commercial activities which will… Read More

Covid restrictions: 34 expats arrested over playing cricket in Oman

In an action against the violators of the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by… Read More

COVID: Oman eases domestic restrictions; extends entry ban for some countries

The supreme committee of the Sultanate tasked with tackling Covid related developments has issued a… Read More

Oman allows expats to convert visit visas to work permits

Media reports said the decision is also applicable to those on family-joining visas, and student… Read More

In Oman expats find visa renewal easier for jobs not on Omanisation list

Since the Omanization process beginning, most jobs are being secured for locals at the expense… Read More

Oman eases restrictions on movement, allows commercial activities

The Royal Oman Police has asked people in the country to continue to follow protocols… Read More

16,000 Omanis saved from being laid off, labour ministry claims

21,000 were able to maintain their job stability avoiding termination or even suffering any cuts… Read More

Oman announces new restrictions to stem COVID-19 spread

In a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, Oman's government on Thursday… Read More

Oman to provide 10,000 jobs in first three months of 2021

There are about 1,500,000 expatriates working in the country Read More

Oman denies impending Covid-19 curfew rumour

'The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that the news circulating on social media… Read More

3-month-old Covid infected baby put on ventilator in Oman’s first

Doctors tried removing the child from the ventilator but couldn't since she doesn't have the… Read More

Oman advises citizens to avoid travelling to India

New Zealand had earlier suspended arrivals from India temporarily for the same reason. Read More