MUSCAT: Dhofar Municipality has taken decisive action to protect public health by shutting down 43 food establishments that were found to be in breach of health and safety laws. This measure follows a comprehensive inspection campaign aimed at ensuring all food outlets comply with the regulatory standards set by the municipality. These standards are designed…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has apprehended four Asian nationals in connection with drug possession, further intensifying the nation’s ongoing crackdown on narcotics and illicit substances. The arrests took place in North Al Batinah Governorate following a targeted operation by anti-narcotics units, acting on precise intelligence about the suspects’ involvement in drug activities. According…
JABAL: The Environment Authority (EA) has issued a public alert regarding visits to the Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve in Dhofar Governorate, specifically its popular summit compass trail. The warning follows reports of extreme weather conditions affecting the area and concerns over insufficient directional signage along the trail. Tourists and nature enthusiasts are being urged to…
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that a minor earthquake recorded at 8:35pm UAE time caused no damage, injuries, or disruption across the country. According to the centre, the tremor, which registered a small magnitude and originated at a shallow depth of approximately five kilometres, was slightly felt by…
MUSCAT: Mountain Dew has become an iconic beverage in Oman, earning a unique place in the country’s popular culture over the years. Widely available in supermarkets, cafés, and roadside shops, the drink is consumed frequently by people of all ages, especially during social gatherings, road trips, and outdoor events. Its bright colour, intense sweetness, and…
MUSCAT: The Higher Education Admission Centre at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation has announced that 6,367 students have been shortlisted to undergo admission tests, personal interviews, and medical examinations for 123 academic programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. Notifications were sent via SMS to inform candidates of their shortlisted programs and to…
MUSCAT: The Omani Hajj Mission for 1446 AH has announced a significant rise in satisfaction levels for services provided during this year’s pilgrimage season, reaching 96% compared to 89% in the 1445 AH season. This increase reflects improvements in facilities and services offered in Mina and Arafat camps, where pilgrims perform major rites of Hajj….
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has announced that 12,936 employment and replacement positions were secured for Omani citizens during the first half of this year, representing 38% of its annual target. These opportunities were spread across both the public and private sectors, reflecting ongoing national efforts to enhance domestic workforce participation. Within this total, 2,316…
MUSCAT: The 10-day summit in Geneva, held under the United Nations’ auspices, represents the fifth round of international negotiations initiated in 2022 aimed at creating a comprehensive treaty to regulate plastics throughout their lifecycle. This treaty seeks to address issues from the production and design of plastics to their disposal and waste management, marking a…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the North Al Sharqiyah Governor’s Office, has launched several investment opportunities spanning agriculture, real estate development, and commercial projects. The sale of investment prospectuses began on August 5, with additional documents becoming available from August 14. These opportunities aim to attract private sector…
