Oman

Wednesday 26/April/2017 21:24 PM

Would you pay for a plastic bag in Oman?

Muscat: Residents should pay a fee for every plastic bag they use, a senior environment ministry official has said. Badriya Al Shahi, General Inspector of...

Wednesday 26/April/2017 21:10 PM

Hyperlocal tourism needs big boost in Oman

Muscat: Creation of exciting jobs, sustainable tourism, adventure tourism, catering to millennial, exclusive experiences, and more local small and medium...

Wednesday 26/April/2017 20:52 PM

Salalah Air set to start its first flight

Muscat: Salalah Air will launch its first commercial flight before the end of July, a senior official from the airline has said. The Salalah-based air...

Wednesday 26/April/2017 20:28 PM

Oman health: New hospital opened in Masirah

Masirah: A new hospital was opened in Masirah yesterday under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Mustuhail Shamas, Governor of South A'Sharqiya. The...

Wednesday 26/April/2017 18:27 PM

Oman's temperatures decline by 3.1 per cent

Muscat: There was a decline of 3.1 per cent in the Sultanate's temperatures with the average temperature being 27.8 centigrade. March 2016 recorded the...

Wednesday 26/April/2017 09:51 AM

Taxi registrations fall in Oman

Muscat: With the rise of Oman's public transport system, the number of registrations for new taxis has started falling in Oman. Registration of taxis...