Oman

Sunday 02/June/2019 21:10 PM

WHO declares Oman measles and rubella free

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is free of Measles and Rubella, the World Health Organisation has announced. The Regional Verification Commission of the World...

Sunday 02/June/2019 21:07 PM

Don’t abuse 9999 services, says Oman's PACDA

Muscat: Some pregnant women are calling for an ambulance long before they need to go to hospital, according to emergency responders. Expats and citizens who...

Sunday 02/June/2019 20:29 PM

Oman Air’s Athens flight receives warm welcome

Athens: When the big bird, the Oman Air’s Boeing 737-800, glided down onto the tarmac at Athens International Airport on Saturday, every single member of...

Sunday 02/June/2019 19:21 PM

Pakistan govt launches E-Visa travel system for Omanis

Muscat: Omani nationals travelling to Pakistan will now be able to get visas on arrival. Already in effect since May 2019, visitors can now obtain visas by...

Sunday 02/June/2019 14:43 PM

Thousands visit Dar Al Atta’a annual exhibition

Muscat: More than 7,000 people visited the Dar Al Atta’a annual exhibition last week. The three-day exhibition included goods ranging from fashion,...

Sunday 02/June/2019 14:30 PM

Masha and Bear are coming to Oman for the first time

Muscat: Children’s favourite mischievous little girl Masha, who loves exploring the world with her caring friend Bear, are coming to Oman for the first...

Sunday 02/June/2019 12:05 PM

Rogue taxi drivers in Oman will have licences revoked: Ministry

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications on Sunday issued a ministerial decision to amend the provisions of the executive regulations of the...

Saturday 01/June/2019 20:45 PM

Oman gearing up for tourism

Muscat: Government plans to install state-of-the-art facilities including public restrooms along main routes have been welcomed. Tourism is a central plank...

Saturday 01/June/2019 20:35 PM

Emirates to operate A380 on Muscat route, raise frequency

Muscat: Emirates is increasing daily A380 flights to Muscat from July 1. The airline will operate the A380 on EK 862/863 and EK864/865 to and from Muscat...

Saturday 01/June/2019 20:30 PM

Oman Air's maiden flight to Athens departs

Muscat: Oman Air launched a daily service to Athens, Greece, yesterday (Saturday). The first flight to Athens - one of the world’s oldest cities, with its...