The decision follows measures imposed by various countries following the outbreak of a new strain of COVID-19, Oman TV said …
Saudi Arabia, Oman Suspend Foreign Travel Over Mutant Virus
State-run Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom may extend the suspension for another week depending on the nature of the virus spread. Oman halted passenger traffic through its air, land and sea ports …
Saudi, Oman halt international flights, close borders for a week over mutant Covid-19
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 …