Oman Ranks Second Among Arab Countries In Food Security
The Sultanate ranked second among Arab countries in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI 2020). The index is developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Britain. Oman was placed 34th glo...
February 24, 20210588Category: General
OCCI To Measure Economic Impact Of COVID-19 In Oman
Plans to help businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be drawn up by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).
A study gauging the impact of the coronavirus is bein...
February 24, 20210613Category: General
SQU Study Reveals Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Risk Of Tumours
A study at Sultan Qaboos University reveals that those who do not sleep well are at risk of tumours.
New research by Dr Elias Said from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sultan Qaboos ...
February 24, 20210669Category: General
Oman Keen To Boost Partnership With FAO
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) on Tuesday held a meeting via video conferencing with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The meeting reviewed performa...
February 24, 20210621Category: General
Ways To Promote Arab Space Sector Discussed At Meet
The Sultanate, represented by the National Space Programme Team (NSPT) at Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology took part at the 6th meeting of the Arab Space Cooperation Gr...
February 24, 20210553Category: General
RNO Commander Receives Top US Naval Official
Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) received Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and his accompanying delegation, at...
February 23, 20210572Category: General
Oman Celebrates Teacher’s Day
Today, the Sultanate celebrates the Omani Teacher’s Day, which falls on February 24 of each year.
On this occasion, Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniah, the Minister of Education, delivere...
February 23, 20210639Category: General
SQU Startup Bags First Prize In Arab Environment Contest
Fanar startup of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) secured top spot in the Arab environment contest “Innovate for Good”, organised by Spread Passion, a Kuwait-based non-profit enterprise.&nbs...
February 23, 20210581Category: General
Don’t Circulate Old Fire Related Videos Online: PACDA
The Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) has warned not to circulate and publish old video clips and pictures of fire-related incidents.
In a statement issued online PACDA...
February 23, 20210567Category: General
WhatsApp Is The Most Popular Social Media Platform In Oman
WhatsApp is the most popular social media app used in Oman, according to data shared by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
“People over the age of 18 are us...
February 23, 20210749Category: General
SME Numbers See Upswing In Oman
The number of small and medium enterprises (SME) has reached more than 49,000 by the end of January 2021, an increase of 14.4 per cent.
A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), sa...
February 23, 20210598Category: General
PCR Test A Must For Children Flying From Oman To India
Children travelling from Oman to India are also required to take a PCR test before boarding flights.
“There are no exemptions to this rule,” said an official of the Embassy of India in ...
February 23, 20210560Category: General
More Than 30 Fishing Cages Seized In Oman
Fish monitoring teams seized and confiscated more than 30 fishing cages being used to fish outside of season.
The Ministry of Agricultural Wealth, Fisheries and Water Resources said: “The fis...
February 23, 20210587Category: General
Exceptions Added To Hotel Pre-booking Requirement For Quarantine In Oman
Aircrew, subject to the precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health, are among the group of travellers exempted from institutional quarantine on arrivals in Oman, Civil Aviation Auth...
February 23, 20210630Category: General
297 New Corona Cases In Oman, Total Cases Reached To 139,989
The Ministry of Health has registered 297 new coronavirus cases and 2 deaths in Oman and 35 number of cases admitted in last 24hrs, bringing the total cases to 139,989. Total number of patie...
February 23, 20210556Category: Coronavirus
Several Arrested For Smuggling In Oman
The police have arrested a group of people found smuggling prohibited items through transit trucks loaded with food supplies.
The Royal Oman Police said: "The General Administration of Investi...
February 23, 20210500Category: General
Omani Students In London Asked To Update Details
Omani Cultural Attaché in London has urged the Omani students to update their data through the ASAS system.
A statement issued online by Omani Cultural Attaché in London said: &...
February 23, 20210588Category: General
