Oman environment authority clarifies its ban on single-use plastic bags
Oman’s environment authority has issued a clarification on alternatives for single-use plastic bags rendered banned… Read More
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Qatar, Oman to receive Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week
Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health granted emergency use authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by… Read More
5 years ago
Oman announces visa verification process for Pakistani passengers
Those travelling to Oman from Pakistan would have to undergo a visa verification process before… Read More
5 years ago
Strict penalties imposed in Oman over use of animals for entertainment shows
The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources, has issued regulations for the animal welfare… Read More
5 years ago
Single-use plastic shopping bags banned from 2021
The Omani Environment Authority said in a statement, "The decision to ban the use of… Read More
5 years ago
Fuel prices for November announced in Oman
M95 at 194 baisa per litre, the price of M91 has been fixed at 183… Read More
5 years ago
Oman to bring in five-percent VAT
Oman on Monday announced the introduction of five-percent VAT on goods and services, to offset… Read More
5 years ago
BP starts Oman’s giant Ghazeer gas field
BP holds 60% of the Block 61 project, Oman’s national oil and gas company 30%… Read More
5 years ago
Oman becomes first Gulf state to reinstate ambassador in Syria
Oman is one of the rare Arab countries that kept diplomatic relations with the Syrian… Read More
5 years ago
Use of WhatsApp emojis to mock people can land you in jail
Sending emojis in "sarcastic and inappropriate positions" through the messing app constitutes a misdemeanor in… Read More
5 years ago
Oman tightens visa rules ahead of resumption of int’l flight operations
Permission from the ministry of foreign Affairs and a no objection certificate (NOC) from the… Read More
5 years ago
Oman govt directs private entities to submit their ‘Omanisation plans’
In a step to replace expatriate workers with trained local people, the Omani government on… Read More
5 years ago
Licences of 96 out of 104 pilots verified on request of foreign airlines: CAA
DG PCAA clarified that all CPL and ATPL pilot licences issued by the PCAA are… Read More
5 years ago
Oman ruler orders interest-free loans for virus-affected entrepreneurs
Those who would be able to avail from the facility included holders of Riyada Card… Read More
5 years ago
FM Qureshi telephones Omani counterpart to discuss COVID-19, matters of mutual interest
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Yusuf bin… Read More
5 years ago
CAA permits Oman airline to operate ‘evacuation flights’
The CAA instructed the airline to ensure aircraft are disinfected upon arrival at these airports Read More
5 years ago
Oman’s Sultan donates OMR10mn in fight against COVID-19
In a personal gesture to support the efforts against novel coronavirus in the country, Oman’s… Read More
5 years ago
Oman to ban single-use plastic bags from next year
Oman will ban single-use plastic bags starting next year as part of efforts to reduce… Read More
5 years ago
FM Qureshi visits Oman to condole over Sultan Qaboos’ demise
The foreign minister would meet the members of the royal family on Tuesday and condole… Read More
6 years ago
Sultan Qaboos ushered in Oman renaissance, quiet diplomacy
Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who died late on Friday, transformed Oman during his 49-year reign… Read More
6 years ago