MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour in Oman has announced the availability of 811 job vacancies across multiple government units, offering diverse opportunities for job seekers with different educational backgrounds. These vacancies cater to a wide range of qualifications, from candidates holding Bachelor’s degrees to those with less than a General Education Diploma (GED), making the…
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched a national campaign named ‘Aman’ (Safety) to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons observed on July 30. The campaign aims to raise awareness about human trafficking and emphasize the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse. It reflects Oman’s commitment to combating this global…
MUSCAT: The landscape design for Sultan Haitham City’s Phase One has been honored with the prestigious 2025–2026 Best Landscape Architectural Design at the Arabian Property Awards. This award places the project among the top regional developments that integrate aesthetic, functional, and sustainable landscaping strategies. The masterplan was evaluated on criteria such as design innovation, environmental…
MUSCAT: The newly inaugurated Al-Khanjar Perfumes and Incense Factory in Salalah marks a significant milestone in Oman’s industrial landscape. Launched in Raysut Industrial City with an investment surpassing OMR 3 million, the facility was officially opened under the patronage of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, alongside Dr. Saleh Said Masan and…
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a high-level meeting with Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Prime Minister’s Office in London. The discussions marked a pivotal moment in Omani-British relations, reinforcing the strong diplomatic and historic ties between the two nations. This meeting is among the…
MUSCAT: The Meteorology Department has issued an urgent weather forecast warning ahead of a significant rise in temperatures expected across the Sultanate on Wednesday, July 30. According to the department’s latest update, this surge in heat will particularly affect the coastal governorates along the Sea of Oman. These regions are likely to experience higher-than-normal temperatures…
NORTH AL BATINAH: The North Al Batinah Governor’s Office has officially launched a tender inviting private sector companies and investors to develop an integrated public bus station in the Wilayat of Liwa. This initiative aligns with the governorate’s broader strategy to modernize transport infrastructure and promote public-private partnerships. The project will follow the DBOT (design,…
MUSCAT: In recognition of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on July 30, the Sultanate of Oman has launched a national campaign titled ‘Aman’ (which translates to “Safety”). This initiative is spearheaded by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and aims to raise awareness among the public about the dangers and…
MUSCAT: A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, unleashing tsunami waves up to 4 metres high and prompting widespread evacuation orders across the Pacific on Wednesday. The quake, one of the strongest recorded in recent years in the region, caused significant damage to buildings and resulted in injuries among residents…
MUSCAT: The Higher Education Admission Center (HEAC) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation is currently accepting preference modification requests for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2025/2026. This important phase is scheduled to remain open until Thursday evening, allowing prospective students to adjust their program choices and preferences before the final admission…
