Oman’s planned labour law reforms, in particular the abolishment of the No Objection Certificate (NOC), will have a “positive impact” on the sultanate’s economy, industry experts said. Speaking at the …
Oman Has Much to Offer the EU
Oman and the European Union share common interests in a number of political, economic, commercial and security fields. Oman’s strategic location and links to key international trade routes are of …
Oman Has Much to Offer the EU
Oman and the European Union share common interests in a number of political, economic, commercial and security fields. Oman’s strategic location and links to key international trade routes are of …
Oman relaxes tourist visa requirements for 103 countries
Nationals of 103 countries will be exempt from requiring entry visas into Oman for a period of ten days, according to an announcement made through the sultanate’s state-run news agency. The move, …
Oman eases age restrictions for mosque-goers
Oman has removed the age restriction for mosque-goers in the country, Times of Oman reported. The sultanate’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, said: “We have discussed it with the Minister of …
OPAZ allocates 150 sq km for clean energy projects in Oman
During the meeting, the Board of Directors approved incentives for attracting projects that produce clean energy for local use and green hydrogen production projects in the Special Economic Zone at …
Pandemic, low oil hit Oman’s 2020 budget: report
The dual shock of the Covid-19 pandemic and plunge in oil prices has undermined various assumptions significantly with serious fiscal implications for Oman’s 2020 budget, said the Sultanate’s Central …
Oyo-born Oman returnee reunites with family
Wale Oyewale, Ibadan ADUNNI Oseni, an indigene of Oyo State, who was repatriated from Oman to Nigeria, has been reunited with her family, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, Chairman, House of …
Work initiated for Oman-India air bubble extension beyond December 27
The air bubble agreement between Oman and India that started from October 1 and valid till December 27 will be extended. The necessary processes have already been initiated in that direction, Anuj …
Oman: Two expats arrested on drug charges
Two expatriate men have been arrested in Muscat on charges of trafficking in narcotic substances, Omani media reported. The suspects have also been charged with having links to international drug …