Oman

Sunday 21/October/2018 12:56 PM

60 per cent of adults in Oman are overweight or obese: Ministry

Muscat: Around 60 per cent of adults in the Sultanate are overweight or obese, the Ministry of Health has revealed. A statement by the ministry on Sunday...

Thursday 18/October/2018 20:05 PM

Video: Wadis flood as parts of Oman see heavy rainfall

Video footage shared on social media showed vehicles in Oman's Rustaq area trapped by a wadi, as well as a local market being flooded by the...

Wednesday 17/October/2018 20:57 PM

Germany is top holiday hotspot for Omanis

Muscat: Inexpensive flights to German cities and faster visa processing times has ensured Germany remains the most popular holiday destination for Omanis...

Wednesday 17/October/2018 13:58 PM

Oman's ministry refutes rumours about birth spacing implants causing cancer

Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Health refuted an online rumour alleging that a birth spacing method caused cancer. In a notice, the authority said, “In...

Tuesday 16/October/2018 22:27 PM

Video: Showers fall over parts of northern Oman

Muscat: Rain was recorded on Tuesday evening in Al Batinah and Al Buraimi over the course of several hours. These showers were described by observers as...

Monday 15/October/2018 15:38 PM

Luban effect: Waterfalls form after heavy rains across Dhofar

Muscat: Dhofar Governorate witnessed a number of waterfalls being formed in different locations, after large amounts of rainfall from tropical storm...

Monday 15/October/2018 15:11 PM

More Omani women are now becoming tour guides

Muscat: More Omani women are now showing a keen interest in working as tourist guides across the Sultanate. As of June 2018, the number of licensed tourist...

Monday 15/October/2018 13:14 PM

Video: Arabian big cat spotted seeking shelter during storm in Oman

Muscat: A video clip showing what appears to be an Arabian Leopard seeking shelter from tropical storm Luban has been posted online. The big cat was...

Saturday 13/October/2018 21:15 PM

Phone calls in Oman to get cheaper, thanks to new regulations

Muscat: Making phone calls from your mobile will become much less expensive in the coming years, according to Oman’s Telecommunication Regulatory...

Friday 12/October/2018 09:03 AM

More than 100 patients successfully evacuated from Salalah hospital

Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the completion of the transfer of patients in Dhofar Governorate. "The process of reallocation of...