MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has initiated a structured registration process aimed at ensuring professional standards across vital sectors in Oman. Managed by the Professional Standards Department, this process is designed to streamline the issuance of two critical documents: the Professional Classification Certificate and the Professional Practice Licence. These certifications will serve as official endorsements…
MUSCAT: Oman’s coastline serves as an essential habitat for a variety of migratory sea birds, including the Crab Plover, which relies on these beaches as critical resting and feeding grounds during its long migratory journeys. The strategic location of Oman along the Arabian Sea allows birds traveling from Africa to Asia to pause and replenish…
MUSCAT: In many of Oman’s remote desert regions, camels remain a crucial mode of transport despite the widespread availability of modern vehicles. For centuries, camels have been integral to the livelihood of desert communities, providing a reliable means to carry goods, livestock, and supplies across harsh terrains where conventional vehicles often struggle. Their adaptability to…
MUSCAT: Oman’s deserts are home to extraordinary geological formations, including natural silica glass, created over millennia through extreme heat and occasional volcanic activity. These unique deposits, sometimes referred to as desert glass, are formed when sand is subjected to temperatures high enough to melt the silica particles and then rapidly cool, resulting in natural glass…
MUSCAT: Oman’s Dhofar region is renowned for producing Sidr tree honey, a rare and highly prized variety known for its distinctive taste and medicinal properties. The honey is harvested from bees that feed exclusively on the nectar of Sidr trees, which grow abundantly in the region’s mountainous and arid landscapes. This unique combination of flora…
MUSCAT: Oman’s vast deserts are home to a remarkable range of wildlife uniquely adapted to the harsh and arid environment, including sand gazelles, Arabian wolves, desert foxes, and a variety of reptiles and birds that are found nowhere else in the world. These species have developed specialized behaviors and physiological adaptations to survive extreme daytime…
MUSCAT: Centuries ago, Oman was a central hub for the trade of frankincense, myrrh, spices, and precious metals, linking the Arabian Peninsula to Europe, India, and East Asia. The Dhofar region, with its unique climate and fertile land, produced some of the finest frankincense in the world, making it highly sought after in ancient markets….
MUSCAT: Oman is home to a unique population of hawksbill turtles, a species considered critically endangered worldwide. These turtles share the coastline with the more commonly known green turtles but are far less frequently observed, making their conservation a high priority for marine biologists and environmental authorities. The remote and largely untouched beaches of Dhofar…
DUBAI: The Dubai Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentence of Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, widely known as Abu Sabah, from five years to four years in a major money laundering case. While the prison term was reduced, the court significantly increased the financial penalties associated with the case. Under the revised ruling,…
MUSCAT: The seminar in Al Buraimi began with a presentation by Khalid bin Saeed Al Shuaibi, Head of the Nazdar program, who reviewed the program’s key achievements. These included the launch of the National Investment Strategy, Invest Easy Lounge, the Investment Incentives Guide, and the Investor Residency Program. Al Shuaibi also elaborated on efforts to…
