Muscat – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) signed an agreement on Monday with Sorouh Al Qurum Real Estate Company to develop an integrated tourism complex in Al Qurum in Muscat governorate. The project, named Tilal Al Qurum, will span approximately 165,000sqm and entails an estimated investment of RO230mn. Under the agreement, the development […]

Muscat – The Food Safety and Quality Centre at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched a nationwide initiative urging cafes and coffee shops across the sultanate to gradually reduce sugar levels in tea and coffee beverages, in line with efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and balanced nutrition. The campaign carrying the […]

Muscat – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has affirmed that Oman stands on solid institutional and legislative foundations to expand comprehensive, human rights-based governance of artificial intelligence (AI), following the release of its Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report on the sultanate. Prepared under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport, Communications […]

Muscat – As part of its intensified public health efforts during Ramadan, Muscat Municipality has launched a comprehensive inspection and awareness campaign targeting restaurants, cafés and food outlets across the governorate. The campaign focuses on ensuring that meals prepared and displayed for iftar and suhoor are handled in accordance with approved health regulations – properly […]

Muscat – At a small mosque near Central Business District in Mutrah, 250-300 people gather every day for  a community iftar where believers of various nationalities come under one roof to pray and be with one another. A resilient and powerful tradition continues at the Hassan bin Thabith Mosque to unite hundreds every evening during […]

Muscat – Ministry of Health (MoH) has officially announced a decision to initiate a voluntary recall and withdrawal of specific batches of Danone products from local markets. This regulatory action is being conducted in full coordination with the company, which has already commenced the withdrawal process for the affected batches in alignment with the Ministry’s […]

Muscat – Civil Aviation Authority has issued a weather forecast indicating that the country will be influenced by a low-pressure trough over the coming days. Atmospheric conditions are expected to shift starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, and lasting through Thursday, March 5. Meteorologists anticipate an influx of cloud cover across several regions, beginning with light, […]

Muscat – The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), has officially invited small and medium enterprises across Oman to join its integrated support ecosystem. This initiative seeks to streamline access to a variety of services and growth opportunities tailored specifically for the SME sector. Interested business owners are encouraged to complete […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality has concluded an extensive on-ground parking survey as part of the Muscat Traffic Study 2025, aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing the overall road user experience across the capital. The survey covered eight high-demand locations: Al Khoudh Market, Seeb Market, Qurum Commercial Area, Al Khuwair, Ghubrah, Qurum Beach, Al Barakat […]

Al Jazir – Construction and fieldworks on the Ras Suqrah waterfront project in the Al Lakbi area of Al Jazir have been completed, marking the addition of a new recreational destination in Al Wusta governorate. Implemented by Al Wusta Municipality, the RO841,000 project spans approximately 20,000sqm and forms part of the governorate’s ongoing development and tourism […]