Oman

Covid-19 vaccination: Muscat launches helpline for information service

It receives inquiries regarding the vaccination centers in the Governorate of Muscat throughout Ramadan daily… Read More

Oman charges flat 5pc VAT on range of services, items starting today

Other economies to have done so are the UAE, Saudi Arabia – which last year… Read More

COVID-19: Night curfew imposed in Oman as ICU cases hit new record

All types of gatherings, including iftars in mosques, tents, or public places typical during Ramadan… Read More

Omani govt lifts coronavirus curfew

The Omani government on Thursday lifted the nationwide coronavirus curfew until the beginning of the… Read More

Oman announces COVID-related restrictions for Ramazan

The Supreme Committee dealing with COVID-19 has made the announcement regarding the restrictions on movement. Read More

Man grows beetroot weighing more than 8kg in Oman

MUSCAT: A man in Oman has harvested a single beetroot that weighs a little more… Read More

Over 65,000 expat workers agree to leave Oman permanently

The Sultanate launched the amnesty scheme to minimise the adverse impact of the pandemic on… Read More

Oman extends partial curfew over rising COVID-19 cases

All supermarkets, malls, coffee shops and health clubs will remain closed from 8pm till 5am. Read More

Vaccination home-visits begin in Oman for target groups

The Sultanate began providing home-visits by healthcare officials to those who signed up to be… Read More

Oman to implement 5 percent VAT from next month

Oman will join the league of 160 countries that apply value-added tax around the world. Read More

Oman extends entry ban from 10 countries to curb COVID-19 spike

The entry of people from countries including Sudan, Lebanon, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana,… Read More

Oman’s first lady’s appealing gesture with visually impaired woman goes viral

A recent picture of Oman’s first lady, Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidiyah,… Read More

Oman unearths 180 fake cases of employment in private sector

Labour ministry said it exposed unlawful practice manipulated by employers so they reap benefits the… Read More

Oman bans all commercial activities from March 4 due to rapid Covid spread

The Supreme Committee decided to close all commercial activities in the Sultanate’s governorates between 8… Read More

Oman extends borders closure for one week over virus fears

As part of precautionary measures related to the spread of a new variant of coronavirus, Oman… Read More

You can no longer go to Oman for visits less than 8 days

An online circular published today by the authority read that the travelers must complete their… Read More

Looking for Omani citizenship? That’s how you can get it

The interior ministry of Oman has released an executive order for expats to clarify the… Read More

Oman shelves plan to lay off over 1,000 workers from oil, gas sector

Decisions on some issues have also been postponed for further research and solutions, said Oman's… Read More

Oman to get its first crown prince in constitutional overhaul

Sultan Haitham came to power a year ago after the death of his predecessor Sultan… Read More

Oman’s central bank issues new copies of banknotes

The new copies of banknotes which will be traded as legal currencies along with the… Read More