Saudi Arabia and Oman halted international flights and closed their borders for a week over fears about the fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus …
Oman to phase out water and electricity subsidies in 5 years
New tariffs will be applied for electricity and water services gradually Dubai: Oman announced on Sunday that it will phase out water and electricity subsidies starting from January 2021 until …
Oman cancels tenders for third mobile licence
Oman’s transportation and telecommunication ministry directed TRA Oman to cancel the current tenders for the country’s third mobile licence, according to reports by Nasdaq. The ministry has decided …
Oman: Amnesty seekers must complete procedures and exit before December 31 this year
Exemption not effective beyond set date, violators to bear financial burdens Muscat: Majority of the applicants departing Oman as per the amnesty scheme of fine exemption on account of residency …
Oman to cut electricity, water subsidies in January
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.