Oman welcomes Bahrain’s decision to normalise relations with Israel, Oman state TV reported on Sunday. “The Sultanate welcomes the initiative taken by the sisterly kingdom of Bahrain,” the channel …
Investments in Oman’s Madayn industrial cities hit $17bln in 2019
is working towards developing Madayn Vision 2040 to be along the lines of Oman Vision 2040, said Hasan bin Marhoon al Marhoon (pictured), Director- General of Planning and Business Development at …
Rental market under pressure over expats exit from Oman
Market conditions in both the residential and office space rental sectors in Muscat were already in slowdown or recession prior to the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of slow economic growth and …
Asian dies in house collapse in Muscat, Oman
An Asian expatriate was killed and another one was moderately injured following a house collapse in Muttrah, Muscat, Oman. According to the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA), …
Schools in Oman all set to reopen in November
Mandated COVID-19 safety measures and blended education protocols will apply in Oman Muscat: Dr. Abdullah Al Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of Ministry of Education said that b After that, schools will be …
New standards can boost Oman real estate
As well as enhanced real estate tax revenues, new standards would improve market liquidity in the long run The adoption of international real estate regulations, especially International Valuations …
Iran holds military drill near Strait of Hormuz
Members of the Iranian army fire missiles during the annual military drill in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, September 8. Iran’s military launched an annual drill in the Gulf near the strategic Strait of Hor …
Leading UAE group to hire hundreds of employees
Futtaim Group will open 100 stores of health and beauty retailer Watson and will recruit hundreds of employees for this new franchise. The new outlets will be opened in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, …
U.S., Oman Discuss Ways to Strengthen Security, Boost Economic Ties
Oman has been mentioned by Israeli officials as another country that could follow the UAE lead in normalizing ties with Israel, but there was no mention of that in the White House statement. White …
Oman: Expat man arrested for blackmailing young woman
Suspect threatened to circulate pictures of woman after they talked on social media Dubai: An expatriate man has been arrested by Omani police on charges of defaming and blackmailing a young woman via …