Oman

Monday 06/May/2019 12:47 PM

School hours reduced in Oman during Ramadan

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to reduce the number of study hours at public schools during the month of Ramadan 1440. The new...

Monday 06/May/2019 12:14 PM

New taxi waiting lounge opened in Sohar

Muscat: Citizens and residents who are waiting for taxis in Sohar can now do so in the comfort of a newly-opened air-conditioned taxi lounge. Sohar...

Saturday 04/May/2019 20:56 PM

Oman wins big at 2019 World Travel Awards

Muscat: Oman has been named the Middle East’s Leading Cultural Destination for the year 2019 at the World Travel Awards, which saw the Sultanate receive...

Thursday 02/May/2019 14:10 PM

Sharqiyah Expressway tunnels 80% finished

Muscat: The tunnels for the Sharqiyah Expressway have reached 80 percent completion, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communication. A statement...

Thursday 02/May/2019 12:35 PM

Mwasalat to slash fares during Ramadan

Muscat: Oman's National Transport Company, Mwasalat announced that it would be reducing fares by 20 percent as soon as Ramadan begins. According to a...