Oman to experience low pressure system from Feb 7 – 9, CAA forecasts rainfall, drop in temperature

MUSCAT : According to the latest weather maps and numerical forecasts, the low pressure will bring with it the possibility of scattered rainfall and a drop in temperatures. The forecast indicates that Musandam Governorate and parts of the Sea of Oman …

Oman’s HEAC urges postgraduate scholarship applicants to update records

Muscat – “The Higher Education Admission Centre would like to emphasize that all applicants wishing to apply for scholarships and grants for postgraduate studies, which will be announced in the Student Guide for Admission to Higher Education Institutions …

Air India Express grounds 14 flights from Oman to India

MUSCAT : The cancellations, attributed to operational reasons, will be in effect from February 9th to 24th, 2025, affecting routes to Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. As per online media reports, the airline’s announcement …

Foundation stone laid for RO 72 million power project linking Masirah Island to Oman’s power grid

Muscat – This first-of-its-kind project in Oman represents a significant investment in the island’s infrastructure, with a total estimated cost of approximately RO 72 million. This groundbreaking project, held under the auspices of His Excellency Eng. …

Oman’s Tender Board awards projects worth RO 145 million

Muscat – The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Tender Board. Major endorsed works include the design and construction of 20 integrated buildings, valued at RO 39,711,95, for schools in …

Air India Express cancels large number of flights from Oman to India

Muscat: To the dismay of Indian expatriates residing in the Sultanate of Oman, Air India Express announced on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the cancellation of a total of 14 flights departing from Muscat International Airport. The cancellations, which are …

Turkish defense company Aselsan opens office in Oman

ISTANBUL Aselsan, one of Türkiye's leading defense companies, has opened an office in the Gulf nation of Oman, it announced Wednesday. "The new office opened in Muscat, the capital of Oman, will be part of Aselsan's efforts to strengthen its …

Oman’s real estate sector grows by 29.5% in 2024, reaching RO 3.3 billion

Muscat – According to a report released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the contribution of real estate activities to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached approximately RO 820.7 million by the end of September 2024. The report …

Domestic worker arrested in Oman’s Ibri Wilayat for stealing jewellery, foreign currency

Blood donation is a humanitarian act, not a means of disease detection, says Oman’s DBBS

Muscat – The department stressed that individuals should not donate blood if they suspect they have HIV (AIDS) or hepatitis. The Department’s statement reads as follows: “HIV/AIDS testing is available in all primary health care institutions (health …