MUSCAT : The Ministry of Economy today hosted Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, to participate in a discussion panel titled “Economic Scopes of Sultan Haitham City and Urban Development Projects”. The open dialogue session formed part of an ‘Economic Knowledge programme’ being conducted by the Ministry of Economy. The Minister of Housing and Urban Planning stressed that Sultan Haitham City sets a model for modern towns in the Sultanate of Oman. He added that an economic consultant was appointed to study long-term economic indices of the project, including tot ..read more

MUSCAT : The meeting reviewed a report on the OIA’s financial performance, its investments in Oman and abroad in 2023 and its 2024 media plan, among other matters. The meeting, chaired by H.E. Sultan Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance, also discussed other investment issues and topics submitted to the OIA for elaboration. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. The post Oman Investment Authority Board holds first meeting of 2024 appeared first on The Arabian Stories ..read more

MUSCAT : According to the forecast, there is a likelihood of low clouds and fog formation along parts of the Arabian Sea coast during late-night and early morning hours. Conversely, skies are expected to remain generally clear over the rest of the governorates. The forecast also highlights the possibility of high and medium cloud cover with scattered rainfall in Dhofar Governorate and coastal areas of the Central Governorate. In terms of sea conditions, most of Oman’s coastal regions are expected to experience calm to moderate waves. Winds are forecasted to be light to moderate, blowing from ..read more

MUSCAT : Residents of the village were evacuated earlier this week in the wake of the unstable weather conditions. Royal Navy of Oman in cooperation with the Coast Guard Police of the Royal Oman Police in the Musandam Governorate had carried out evacuation operations of people from different wilayats in Musandam Governorate. With weather conditions returning back to normal, the authorities assisted in transporting the evacuees back to their homes. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, wh ..read more

MUSCAT : This initiative aligns with the Ministry’s strategic direction, which supports the Oman Vision of Oman 2040. The program aims to improve and regulate the business environment, enhance the competitiveness of translation firms, and distinguish legitimate businesses through the issuance of professional cards. The cards will include the translator’s institutional data, license number, and expiration date. The initiative stems from a cooperation agreement signed by H.E. Dr. Saleh bin Saeed Musan, Undersecretary for Trade and Industry, and H.E. Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the ..read more

MUSCAT : The ROP’s North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command apprehended two infiltrators while they were attempting to illegally import more than 60 kilograms of crystal meth into Oman. Legal proceedings against the arrested individuals have been completed. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. The post Oman police arrest 2 infiltrators with over 60kgs of illegal drugs appeared first on The Arabian Stories News ..read more

MUSCAT : During this closure, the embassy will not be accessible for routine services. However, in the event of an emergency, individuals are encouraged to contact the embassy through their 24/7 helpline numbers for assistance – Consular: 98282270; Community Welfare: 80071234 (toll-free). For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. The post Indian Embassy in Muscat to remain closed on April 21 appeared first on The Arabian Stories News ..read more

MUSCAT : The family, stranded in a coastal area surrounded by valleys, was airlifted to one of the designated shelter areas as part of ongoing support operations in response to the adverse weather conditions. The RAFO also conducted a medical evacuation operation using one of its helicopters. The operation aimed to transfer a critically ill female citizen from the village of Hat to Al Rustaq Hospital in the South Al Batinah Governorate, where she could receive urgent medical treatment. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook ..read more

MUSCAT : The missing female citizen was found in the Al Sharaikha area in the Wilayat of Mahut, while a resident of Asian nationality was located in the Wilayat of Saham. Their deaths bring the total number of fatalities to 21, attributed to the adverse weather conditions gripping the region. Search operations persist for two other individuals who remain unaccounted for. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. The post Bodies of missing Omani female citizen and Asi ..read more

MUSCAT : As per the ROP announcement, the Coast Guard police boats, led by the North Batinah Governorate Police, arrested three people while they were trying to smuggle more than 90 kilograms of crystal meth and a quantity of heroin. Legal procedures against the three have been completed. For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily. The post Over 90kgs of illegal drugs seized in Oman’s North Batinah Governorate appeared first on The Arabian Stories News ..read more