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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cairo, Egypt – The Arab Parliament has issued a formal commendation praising the pivotal role played by Oman in hosting and facilitating the negotiations that led to a landmark prisoners and detainees exchange agreement for the Republic of Yemen. Following the signing of the accord in Muscat, the Parliament highlighted Oman’s dedication to fostering a […]

Muscat – What began as a vision to provide early support for children with disabilities has grown into a nationally recognised institution. The Association of Early Intervention celebrated 25 years of service on Monday, marking a significant milestone in its development. Muscat Daily spoke with CEO Sabah bint Mohammed al Bahlani on the association’s evolution, […]

Muscat – Reform and rehabilitation programmes for female inmates are being enhanced through a coordinated partnership between Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Ministry of Social Development, as part of national efforts to support social reintegration and reduce recidivism. The collaboration, led by the Directorate General of Prisons, focuses on addressing the social and psychological […]

Muscat – Muscat is hosting a key phase of the National Readiness 2025 exercise, a two-day drill being implemented by the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) in cooperation with relevant authorities. The exercise aims to enhance the preparedness and efficiency of response teams, while enhancing coordination and joint operations among entities involved in emergency […]