DUBAI: Oman will start reforming its expensive system of subsidies in January by shifting the focus of its electricity and water spending to its poorest citizens, the government said on Sunday. The …
Coming soon to Oman: 5G
5G is coming to Oman. The Gulf nation’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has formed a national-level team – which includes members from the TRA and mobile network operators in the …
45,000 expatriates register to leave Oman
Transfer of non-Omani manpower data from one activity to another in the same establishment according to the licencing requirements of the business. The decision allows amending the wages of the …
2020 in review: Adieu to modern Oman’s founding father
Cairo: The death of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed on January 11 triggered an outpouring of grief inside his country and beyond. He passed away aged 79 after ruling Oman for nearly 50 years, leaving …
Risks to Oman’s financial stability are well-contained, says CBO
The potential risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and weak oil prices to the sultanate’s financial stability are well-contained, according to the Central Bank of Oman (CBO). The CBO on Tuesday …
BPCL to take over Oman Oil’s stake in Bina
A proposal to approach the Madhya Pradesh government for acquiring 2.69 crore warrants held by it in BORL was also given the go-ahead.
U.S. Citizens Can Now Visit Oman Without a Visa
Due to COVID-19, only Americans with valid residency can enter right now without prior approval, according to the U.S. Embassy in Oman. Travelers must arrive with a negative COVID …
India willing to be Oman’s partner and seeks Oman’s partnership in making Atmanirbhar Bharat, says MoS Muraleedharan during visit
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday met Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman Minister for Commerce and Industry, and discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation …
Free entry to Oman with conditions for 27 out of 103 countries
Muscat: Citizens from 27 out of 103 countries exempted from visa for 10 days to enter Oman, can avail of this facility only if they have Schengen visa in their passport, or have entry visas to USA, …
BPCL board approves buying out Oman Oil’s stake in Bina refinery
The board also approved a proposal to approach the Madhya Pradesh government for acquiring 2.69 crore warrants held by it in BORL.