Oman

Muscat: Medical visas for India surged by more than 100 per cent in 2016, data from the Indian embassy in Muscat revealed. Until the end of 2016, 11,613...

Muscat: Oman is more welcoming than other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Passport Index’s 2017 rankings reveal. While ranking the GCC...

Muscat: To celebrate the love for good food, the Indian Embassy in Muscat is organising an Indian Food Festival at the Grand Hyatt Muscat from March 15 to...

Muscat: Oman’s commerce and industry body has urged the Minister of Manpower to reconsider a decision on hiring of expats. The Oman Chamber of Commerce...

Muscat: A mandatory Omanisation rate of 10 per cent is likely to come into effect before the end of June, according to an official at the Oman Society of...

Muscat: While Muscat hots up, residents in Shinas enjoyed rain early this morning, a weather enthusiast, quoting residents, said. “Today, at around 6am,...

Muscat: Conde Nast Traveller UK has listed Six Senses Zighy Bay as one of the 20 best hotels in the world on its 2017 Gold List. The list, which features...

Muscat: As part of its commitment to the community, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) organised a clean-up initiative at Wadi Al Khoud. The event which carried the theme...

Muscat: Flights between Oman and France will experience minor delays due to strikes by French air-traffic controllers, Oman Air said. In a notice uploaded...

Muscat: Omanis who qualify for the social insurance programme will be eligible for a 50 per cent discount on flights with Oman Air, the airline has...