Demand for potable water in Oman’s northern region, which include Muscat governorate, is projected to grow by six per cent per annum in the next five years. Pictur is used for illuatrative purpose only. [Read story...]

The wide range of collections and Omani artefacts displayed at Bait Al Zubair go back a number of centuries and are considered the finest privately owned collections in Oman. Muscat: For the second consecutive year, Bait Al Zubair is holding an exhib [Read story...]

Muscat: An Omani researcher has been involved with a team of scientists from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, which has demonstrated for the first time how to generate magnetism in metals that are not naturally magnetic, which could end our r [Read story...]

SALALAH: From tweeting emergency phone numbers to messaging safety tips and warnings about fog condition throughout the Khareef season in Salalah, the Royal Oman Police is constantly using social media to engage and communicate effectively with the c [Read story...]

The WHO estimates that 49 per cent of deaths from non-communicable diseases in Oman are due to cardiovascular diseases. – Times of Oman MUSCAT: Hot temperatures and high humidity this summer in Oman and the other GCC countries are resulting in more s [Read story...]

Oman holiday crash kills two BahrainisGulf Digital NewsManama: Two Bahrainis were killed and three others were injured in a car crash in Oman. The Foreign Ministry yesterday said the accident involved 18 people, including the five Bahrainis who were [Read story...]

We are very excited about World T20, says Oman team manager ZaidiTimes of OmanSyed Jameel Zaidi was the team manager of the history making Oman cricket team which recently booked its place for the 2016 World T20 tournament to be held in India. Oman p [Read story...]

Oman's capital market enables funding projects worth over OMR900mTimes of OmanThe Omani capital market enjoys a lower price-earning ratio, compared to GCC markets. Price-earning ratio indicates the approximate time during which the investor can r [Read story...]

Oman reworks its inward investment strategygulfnews.comOmani authorities seem determined to entice interest from investors in the Gulf and elsewhere, ostensibly for the benefits of all sides. Investors for portfolio and direct investments are being w [Read story...]

The international oil price on Sunday closed three per cent lower at $51.43 per barrel, which is more than a 50 per cent drop since it peaked at $115 in June last year. An oil supply glut, weaker demand in Asia and Europe and a strong dollar have pus [Read story...]

Bahla recorded 8mm of rainfall, followed by Saiq with 4.2mm, Nizwa with 2.6mm and Adam with 2.2mm.@weatherOman MUSCAT: More rains are predicted in the interior parts of the Sultanate over the next five days, according to weather forecast modules give [Read story...]

German adventurers Benny Trautmann and Andi Burger came to Oman to climb the great Hajar Mountains and ended up creating new opportunities for future climbers along their way Statistics compiled by the NCSI also indicate that the highest growth in th [Read story...]

THE Sultanate of Oman will extend the amnesty program for foreign undocumented workers until October 28, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. According to the department, the amnesty program will allow undocumented foreign workers in Oman [Read story...]

Muscat: Twenty-five students between the ages of 15 and 17 underwent a first-aid and safety training course conducted by officials from the Public Authority of Civil Defence and Ambulance at the Al Rustaq Training Centre. Agent Jassim Al Siyabi, alon [Read story...]

German adventurers Benny Trautmann and Andi Burger came to Oman to climb the great Hajar Mountains and ended up creating new opportunities for future climbers along their way The employment campaign was promoted in the domestic and international medi [Read story...]

German adventurers Benny Trautmann and Andi Burger came to Oman to climb the great Hajar Mountains and ended up creating new opportunities for future climbers along their way Ace Omani photographer Saif Nasser Al Hinai found many similarities between [Read story...]

Muscat: Oman Air has announced the appointment of Jamal Al Azki as Country Manager for the Sultanate of Oman . His new role is based in the Omani capital of Muscat. [Read story...]

The authority recovers all of its costs through licence fees that apportion the authority’s costs on the basis of the time expected to be spent regulating each activity. Photo – Times file MUSCAT: Total cost of electricityand related water sector reg [Read story...]