Muscat – Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a formal advisory urging the public to remain vigilant when shopping to ensure their consumer rights are fully protected. The Authority emphasised the critical importance of verifying that the displayed price on an individual item corresponds exactly with the price listed on the retail shelf. This initiative […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA), represented by the Department of Islamic Information and Cultural Exchange at the Ifta Office, in cooperation with Hidaya Waqf Foundation, will organise the 9th TAARUF event under the theme “Message and Messenger.” The event will be held at the Mosque Garden of Sultan Qaboos Grand […]

Muscat – Despite continued enforcement efforts, instances of begging have reappeared in parts of Muscat during Ramadan, with residents reporting cases in mosques, near shopping centres and increasingly across social media platforms. The phenomenon – repeatedly cautioned against by authorities – appears to increase during Ramadan, when charitable giving traditionally rises. While genuine hardship cannot […]

Muscat – The Culture, Sports and Youth Department in Musandam has unveiled a comprehensive programme of cultural and sports activities for Ramadan, aimed at enhancing community engagement, promoting healthy lifestyles and reinforcing positive social values. Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al Shehhi, Director of the Culture, Sports and Youth Department in Musandam, said the initiative reflects the […]

Muscat – In a step to enhance heritage tourism in Wilayat of Rustaq, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in South Batinah has awarded an engineering consultancy contract worth more than RO184,985 to develop a comprehensive plan linking the Imam Ahmed bin Said Mausoleum with Rustaq Castle and the historic neighbourhoods of Qasri and Bait […]

Khassab – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has completed the construction and operational rollout of a new cloud seeding station in in the Wilayat of Khasab in Musandam, marking a further step in the sultanate’s long-term strategy to strengthen water security and climate resilience. The station, now fully operational, forms part of […]

Salalah – The Governorate of Dhofar recorded a harvest of 2.5 tonnes of ginger in February under its expanding cultivation project, underscoring the crop’s growing potential as a commercially viable contributor to food security and import substitution. The initiative was launched in 2024 by the Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar, […]

Muscat – Ramadan offers an opportunity to reassess one’s faith, strengthen character and deepen the connection with Allah through prayer, charity and reflection. In this four-part series, Islamic scholar Hatim Abdul Salem outlines the key practices and principles of the holy month, explaining the meaning and relevance of these in clear and practical terms. A […]

Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has issued a formal invitation to specialised institutions and companies to submit applications for the approval and organisation of events scheduled for 2026. This initiative is being launched within the strategic framework of enhancing the Ministry’s institutional presence, expanding its outreach, and fostering sustainable partnerships […]

Muscat – Oman’s real estate sector is undergoing regulatory and structural changes aimed at strengthening investor confidence and supporting economic diversification, according to officials and industry representatives. At a Ramadan forum organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Sunday, stakeholders outlined a shift towards integrated urban development, smart cities and stronger […]