Gayathri Das

Oman’s Education Ministry clarifies new admission rules, says current students unaffected

MUSCAT – The ministry said the decision covers General Education Diploma graduates wishing to enrol in educational specialisations at universities…

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Oman implements fifth phase of single-use plastic bag ban from July 1

MUSCAT – The latest phase enforces the provisions of Decision No. 8/2024 and extends the ban to several additional commercial…

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Suspect arrested for night-time shop break-in and theft in Muscat

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a suspect accused of vandalising and stealing from a commercial establishment in…

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Oman, Canada discuss broader cooperation in areas of mutual interest

Muscat: His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call on…

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Oman mandates disclosure of allergens in cosmetics and personal care products

MUSCAT – The circular is based on the Gulf Technical Regulation (GSO 1943/2024) on the safety requirements for cosmetics and…

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Royal Oman Police arrest man in Amerat burglary, urge businesses to install surveillance

MUSCAT – The ROP’s Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations said the individual was apprehended in connection with the…

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Oman, France sign letter of intent to strengthen cooperation in space sector

MUSCAT – The agreement, announced by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, reflects the two countries’ shared vision…

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Residential apartment seized for operating illegal Botox and filler clinic in Oman’s North Batinah

MUSCAT: According to a statement from the CPA, the unlicensed cosmetic facility was operating from an apartment in North Al…

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Oman’s Environment Authority urges climate-licensed firms to register on Manakh platform

MUSCAT – The authority said the platform will serve as the official electronic portal for receiving annual reports, in accordance…

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His Majesty Sultan Haitham concludes France visit, heads to UK on private visit

PARIS – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed Paris on Monday, concluding a state visit to the French Republic…

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Oman rejects Hormuz transit fees, backs international law for future strait arrangements

MUSCAT – Oman does not support imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and remains committed…

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‘A new chapter in Oman-France relations’: His Majesty Sultan Haitham hails landmark Paris agreements

PARIS — Standing alongside French President Emmanuel Macron before an audience of ministers, executives and investors, His Majesty Sultan Haitham…

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