Muscat Municipality to discontinue commercial

The services will be transferred to the Oman Business Platform, starting from January 5, 2025.

Quadrantids, 1st meteor shower of 2025, to light

The Quadrantids are considered among astronomers as one of the "best" annual meteor showers, according to NASA.

Plans to introduce water taxi service in Oman

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has invited bids from local and international companies to develop, manage and operate water taxi services in Oman.

Oman’s Al Amerat records minor earthquake

The quake was reported in Wilayat Al Amerat in Muscat Governorate at 10:49pm local time on Thursday night, and had a depth of 5km.

Oman Budget 2025: Government allocates RO 1.580

The inflation rate in the Sultanate of Oman until November 2024 stood at about 0.6%. The continued low inflation rates are attributed to government policies to control prices through several measures, including support for petroleum products, electricity and water support, as well as support for the prices of basic commodities.

Royal letters patent handed over to Officers who

Al Ghafri applauded the graduates’ sincere efforts which, he said, earned them the Royal confidence of His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, and inducted them as RAFO officers.

Oman Air offers 100 flight tickets for fans to

Oman Air is lifting Omani spirits with a special giveaway of 100 free Economy Class tickets for football fans to attend the 26th Gulf Cup final on January 4th.

Oman extends suspension of waste export licenses

The Environment Authority has announced an extension to the suspension of issuing environmental licenses for the export of certain types of waste.

Widespread misuse mars Oman’s beaches and

North Al Batinah Municipality has warned against a string of improper behaviors rapidly spoiling these shared spaces.

Oman’s dependence on oil revenue significantly

Oman’s public revenues for 2025 are estimated at RO 11.180 billion, calculated on an average oil price of $60 per barrel.

‘No decision taken’ to impose income tax on

Income tax will not be applied unless all the conditions are prepared to implement the law, confirms His Excellency Sultan Salim Al Habsi.

Indian Schools in Oman to implement new National

A significant shift for Indian Schools in Oman under the National Education Policy is the expansion of the kindergarten program from the existing 2-year structure to a 3-year program