Nizwa University Studies Drought Resistant Wheat To Improve Oman's Food Security
Varieties of drought-resistant wheat that thrive in Oman are being looked at by researchers at the University of Nizwa, so that they can help provide food security for the Sultanate.
The research a...
February 28, 20210747Category: General
Oman Stands With Saudi Arabia In Rejecting US Report On Jamal Khashoggi Murder
Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said it stands fully with Saudi Arabia and upheld the statement issued by its Foreign Ministry regarding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khash...
February 28, 20210632Category: General
New Hospital To Offer Multi-specialty Healthcare Services
Oman International Hospital will soon open its doors to Oman’s public sector.
The hospital, backed by Oman Brunei Investment Company together with Suhail Bahwan Group and Idealmed GHS, is a s...
February 27, 202101010Category: General
Oman Asks Airlines To Give Lists Of Incoming Travellers
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development, said that the Sultanate has tasked airline companies to announce their lists of incoming travellers to facilitate ...
February 27, 20210783Category: General
Epidemiological State In Oman ‘alarming’
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Sa’eedi, Minister of Health, said the epidemiological situation in the Sultanate was “alarming”. He referred to “a surge in COVID-19 infection cases that ...
February 27, 20210726Category: General
Over 600 Commercial Fuel Stations Operational Across Oman
The total number of existing commercial fuel filling stations in the various governorates of the Sultanate until the end of 2020 reached 655, of which 10 were opened last year in each of the gov...
February 27, 20210988Category: General
Over 2,000 Housing Loans To Be Provided In Oman In 2021
The Housing Bank has confirmed that it will provide more than 2,000 loans this year, with a total value of OMR 100 million.
The CEO of Oman Housing Bank said: "The year 2021 will witness the c...
February 27, 20210758Category: General
Indian School Muscat Bids Farewell To Radhakrishnan After 43 Years Of Service
Four decades ago, when even the most adventurous of the men would reconsider their decision of sailing to a gulf nation Mr. Radhakrishnan touched the shores of this beautiful country Oman. Since...
February 27, 202101077Category: General
Ministry Signs Agreement With Students Group
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has signed an agreement with a student group specialized in the field of recycling environmental waste and converting it into an improved cement ...
February 27, 20210694Category: General
Oman Air Offers Extra Seat Blocking Service
Oman Air will allow passengers to block up to 3 adjacent seats to enjoy more space, comfort while also ensuring social distancing.
The airline said in a statement, "Manage your territory onboa...
February 27, 20210638Category: General
Supreme Committee Extends Closure Of North Al Sharqiyah Governorate
The Supreme Committee has decided to extend the closure of all commercial activities in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.
A statement issued online by Government Communication Center, ( GC ...
February 27, 20210670Category: General
Royal Air Force Conducts Medical Evacuation For Citizen
The Royal Oman Air Force has conducted a medical evacuation of a citizen who was suffering from a critical health condition.
A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA) said, "Today, o...
February 27, 20210661Category: General
WHO Deems Coronavirus A Long-term Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments of countries to consider Coronavirus a long-term virus.
A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA) said, "The World Healt...
February 27, 20210641Category: General
Oman And Japan – Two Nations United By Timeless Bonds
It gives me great pleasure to convey my heartfelt greetings, on behalf of all Members of the Board of the Oman Japan Friendship Association (OJFA), to His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, on the au...
February 25, 20210944Category: General
Celebrating The Emperor’s 61st Birthday
An old Japanese folk story tells of a fisherman, who after rescuing a sea turtle, is invited to ride it on a journey to a fantastical and timeless kingdom under the sea. My own journey across the ocea...
February 25, 20210672Category: General
Oman Reserves 200,000 Doses Of Johnson And Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
Oman has booked 200,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine to fight Covid—19, the country’s Minister of Health said on Thursday.
Speaking at the Supreme Committee press conferen...
February 25, 20210731Category: Coronavirus
288 New Corona Cases In Oman, Total Cases Reached To 140,588
The Ministry of Health has registered 288 new coronavirus cases and 4 deaths in Oman and 29 number of cases admitted in last 24hrs, bringing the total cases to 140,300. Total number of patie...
February 25, 20210724Category: Coronavirus
Isolated Rain In Some Parts Of Oman
There are chances of isolated rain over the northern governorates of the Sultanate, Oman Meteorology announced on Thursday
A statement issued online by Oman Meteorology said :" Partly cl...
February 25, 20210753Category: General
Muscat Ranked Best City For Expats In The Arab World
Muscat has been ranked first in the Arab world and 14th globally among the best cities for expats to live in 2020, according to InterNations Group of Germany.
“InterNations Group of Germany r...
February 25, 20210850Category: General
