Oman’s economic freedom score is 64.6, making its economy the 71st freest in the 2021 Index, said the 2021 Economic Freedom Index of Heritage Foundation. Last year it was ranked 76th. Its overall score has increased by one...

    Muscat: On the occasion of the blessed anniversary of Al Isra’a Wal Miraj, March 11, 2021 will be an official holiday for employees in the public and private sectors. Oman Observer

    Muscat: The decision to close all commercial activities from 8 pm today will not prevent the movement of individuals and vehicles, the authorities have confirmed. The closure includes restaurants and cafes inside tourist facilities and home delivery services...

    MUSCAT: The Sultanate’s refineries recorded an increase in the production of automobile fuel during January 2021 by 10.3 per cent, compared to December 2020, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The...

    CAIRO: The Sultanate, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, reaffirms that it is proceeding with its approach that support and reinforces joint Arab action and the adoption of the comprehensive and lasting peace option...

    Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 358 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate to 142, 527. MOH reported three Covid 19-related deaths, taking the total death toll to...

    BIDIYA: The implementation rate of a RO 21-million project for installing a water distribution network in the Wilayat of Bidiya, has reached 94 per cent and the project is expected to be completed at the beginning of the...

    NEW YORK: The Sultanate has reiterated its commitment to provide humanitarian aid for the brotherly people of Yemen. The pledge reflects Oman’s dedication to the Humanitarian Response Plan and international efforts to provide relief to alleviate human suffering...

    Dubai: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a written message to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Dubai. The message deals with bilateral relations between...

    Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 312 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of cases registered in the Sultanate to 141, 808. MOH reported seven Covid 19-related deaths, taking the total death toll to...

    Leading military charity, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), has announced the delay of its upcoming desert expedition, The Grenadier Walk of Oman, to autumn. The organisers are now aiming to hold the expedition in mid-October. This is to...

    CAIRO: The Sultanate took part in the 155th session of the Council of the Arab League at the level of the permanent representatives which began on Monday in preparation for the ministerial meeting scheduled to be held on...

    MUSCAT, Oman’s accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, as ratified by Royal Decree 19/2021 on February 15, 2021, provides legal protection of Sultanate’s local products which bear geographical indications,...

    MUSCAT: Majlis Ash’shura has referred the draft amendments of the Insurance Companies Law and the Takaful Insurance Law, referred to it by the Council of Ministers, to the State Council. The referral of the two draft amendments followed the...

The Executive Office of the Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS) held a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Mohammed al-Sa'eedi, Minister of Health, President of ABHS Supreme Council.       Held via video-conferencing, the meeting was attended...