Oman’s Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZAD) will soon be announcing the winner for operating the Duqm fishing port, a SEZAD official said. “About 12 to 14 companies have submitted their bids …
Oman expat’s story on kindness shown by airline goes viral
A recent Facebook story by a Canadian expatriate Jordan Ross, who was a resident of Oman till recently, about how an airline helped her get out of the country with her family, and their pet dog, has …
Oman issues guidelines for outbound & inbound passengers
Muscat: Based on the decisions of the Supreme Committee on Covid-19, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has issued a notification to all airlines operating through airports in Oman. Omani …
COVID-19: Oman records 1,147 new cases, tally at 76,005
Oman Sunday confirmed 1,147 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 76,005, the Omani news agency ONA reported, amid a spike in incidence rates. The newly …
PROJECTS: Oman explores green hydrogen opportunities
Oman is exploring opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and for this purpose a committee has been set up under the leadership of Oman’s ministry of oil and gas, a senior official at Petroleum …
Introduction of VAT to give Oman’s economy $780m boost
Introduction of VAT early in 2021 could be coming at the best possible time as Sultanate battles economic impacts of Covid-19 and low oil prices …
Oman opens 39km stretch of Ibri-Yanqul dual road
It will benefit villages along the way, like Al-Areedh, Khadeel, Majzi, Al-Dhowehrya, Al-Raki, and Seea. 2020 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) …
Oman Oil Marketing Company and Be’Ah Collaborate to Promote Recycling Culture for End Users
Continuing its efforts to instill a culture of sustainability in and out of its service stations, Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) signed an agreement …
All guidelines to be followed by airlines, passengers: Oman’s PACA
In a circular issued to all aircraft operators in the country, PACA said that foreign travelers must present confirmation of accommodation and means to cover its expenses. Speaking to the Observer, an …
Coronavirus: Oman sets travel guidelines, mandates 14-day quarantine for foreigners
Oman has set new travel guidelines for all departing and arriving passengers, including a mandatory 14-day quarantine for foreigners, in an effort to contain the recent surge of coronavirus cases …