MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Oman successfully facilitated refunds for three consumers after travel agencies failed to deliver services as stipulated in their contracts. Each case involved all-inclusive travel packages where the agencies did not provide the promised services, prompting complaints from the affected consumers. In the first case, a consumer paid RO…
MUSCAT: During a meeting with the Council of Ministers at Al Mamourah Palace in Salalah, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik reaffirmed Oman’s firm and principled stance on the Palestinian cause and the situation in the occupied territories. The Sultan emphasized the country’s commitment to justice and international law, underscoring the importance of addressing the…
MUSCAT: His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Her Excellency Yvette Cooper, the UK Foreign Secretary, during which both sides underscored the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. They emphasized that a comprehensive peace framework is essential to ending ongoing hostilities…
MUSCAT: His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamood bin Said Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, stated that under the royal directives to embrace AI and advanced technologies, Oman has achieved significant strides in digital transformation. Backed by the Council of Ministers, several initiatives are focused on increasing the contribution of the digital…
MUSCAT: Oman captain Jatinder Singh expressed disappointment over his team’s defeat to the UAE in their Asia Cup Group A clash in Abu Dhabi but maintained that the side is making steady progress at the highest level. After UAE posted 172/5, Oman faltered to 130 all out in 18.4 overs. Jatinder praised the UAE batters…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced that its South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command successfully apprehended an individual accused of committing multiple thefts across the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Ali. The suspect is alleged to have stolen cash, bank cards, and electronic devices from several vehicles in various locations, raising concerns among residents…
MUSCAT:As part of its national effort to combat human trafficking, Oman has launched the three-month ‘Aman’ awareness campaign under the supervision of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking. The campaign, initiated on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, aims to educate the public, workers, and employers about human trafficking, highlighting the…
MUSCAT: As part of intensified market monitoring targeting commercial establishments, Omani authorities conducted a comprehensive operation that led to the seizure of prohibited non-smoked chewing tobacco stored in a local store’s warehouse. The confiscated items included various popular brands such as ‘Afdhal,’ ‘Pan Bahar,’ ‘Shaker,’ and ‘Raja Kallis,’ amounting to a total of 1,018 bags…
MUSCAT: Oman’s General Administration of Customs has introduced a new digital platform that allows importers and traders to calculate customs duties in advance. This service is designed to simplify the process of estimating tax liabilities before goods arrive at Omani ports. By providing a user-friendly online interface, the platform ensures that businesses can plan their…
MUSCAT: Oman marked the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer under this year’s theme, ‘From Science to Global Action,’ emphasizing the vital role of science in guiding effective measures to protect the ozone layer. The celebration highlighted the significance of the Montreal Protocol in shielding the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation while…
