Foreign ministers from France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan back beginning of talks on the basis of two-state solution. ( read original story ...)
Palestine-Israel ties key to peace: Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Thursday Palestinians can get an independent state only through building a relationship with Israel. "We’ve got to try and bring forward a generation ... ( read original story ...)
Oman starts registration for first graders
The registration announcement stated that applications are to be submitted through the ministry’s website. The application process stipulates that the child must have a valid bi ... ( read original story ...)
Oman to resume international flights on Oct. 1
Oman said on Thursday it will resume scheduled international flights on Oct. 1 with strict measures to protect the country and aviation staff from the coronavirus, the Gulf state's aviation authority ... ( read original story ...)
Oman defends graduate pay cut as means to spur employment
The ruling has sparked anger among degree holders looking for jobs but might spur entrepreneurship says one academic ... ( read original story ...)
Oman will open its border to Bangladeshi workers from Oct 1
Bangladeshi expatriate workers stuck in the country since March due to the coronavirus pandemic can return to Oman from October 1 as the Middle East nation opens its border to Bangladeshi workers. ( read original story ...)
‘Employees in Oman cannot be asked to work more than 9 hours’
An employer is not permitted to assign an employee work for more than 9 hours daily, the General Federation of Oman Workers said. "According to the Labour Law, an employer may not assign a worker to ... ( read original story ...)
No fines payable for expats leaving Oman
The Ministry of Labour has said that expatriates leaving Oman do not have to pay the fines they have accumulated during their time here, provided they depart the country permanently. The regulation is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is committed to containing coronavirus pandemic even as daily cases fall, politician says
Early in the year, Singapore was a poster child for its efficient handling of the spread of the virus. But that success was threatened after an outbreak among foreign migrant workers residing in ... ( read original story ...)
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN VISITS TURKMENISTAN
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) stands as his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov prays before laying the cornerstone of a new Russian school in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on May 11, 2007. ( read original story ...)