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Rising India wages behind drop in Indian workforce in Oman
Muscat – Oman has recorded a dip in the number of Indian workers in the sultanate, largely due to rising wage levels in India that now match – or in some cases exceed – those offered locally, a senior Ministry of Labour (MoL) official stated. Ammar bin Salem al Saadi, Director General of the Labour […]
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National talent delivers market-ready cybersecurity solutions
Muscat – The Hadatha Hackathon has produced high-quality, practical cybersecurity solutions and demonstrated the growing maturity of national talent, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. Speaking to Muscat Daily, Badr Ali al Salhi, Director General of Oman National CERT at the ministry, said the initiative stood out […]
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Analysts hail Oman–Türkiye visa exemption as economic boost
Muscat – Tourism and economic experts have welcomed the reciprocal visa exemption agreement between Oman and Türkiye, saying the move is expected to strengthen bilateral economic ties and boost tourism flows between the two countries. Speaking to Muscat Daily, economic analyst Nasser al Hosni said the agreement would deliver a tangible boost to economic cooperation, […]
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Wadi Bani Khalid–Aqaba road project 50% complete
Muscat – The Wadi Bani Khalid–Aqaba road project in North Sharqiyah has reached 50% completion. Stretching 9km, the project is being implemented at a cost exceeding RO13mn. The project, executed by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), starts from the Manakh area near the Wadi Bani Khalid Police Station and extends to […]
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MTCIT commences construction of 5 new bridges on Suhar-Buraimi road
Sohar – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially commenced the construction of five new bridges along the vital Suhar–Buraimi road, representing a total investment exceeding RO 6 mn. This strategic infrastructure project is designed to enhance road safety and ensure a smoother flow of traffic on one of the Sultanate’s most […]
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Khoula Hospital performs first laparoscopic splenic aneurysm resection
Muscat – A specialised medical team at Khoula Hospital has successfully performed a highly complex surgical procedure to resect a splenic artery aneurysm using advanced laparoscopic techniques. This achievement marks the first documented operation of its kind in the Middle East, highlighting a significant leap in regional vascular surgery. The patient had presented with severe […]