Oman: The Telecom Regulatory Authority has taken a decision to completely indigenize the installation and maintenance of IT equipment, systems and networks, banning foreigners from certain jobs in the telecom sector. Officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority said that this decision will come into effect after publication in the official gazette. According to the third … Read more
Phone scams continue in Oman despite warnings. In addition to frauds using SMS and WhatsApp messages, frauds continue by calling directly on the phone, obtaining information and embezzling money. The number of victims is increasing because the victims of scams do not speak up or complain. Fake calls and messages are still being received in … Read more
An expatriate died after falling into an underground reservoir in Oman’s North Al Sharqia governorate. The rescue team of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department of the governorate informed this through a statement. An Asian expatriate was found drowned in an underground water reservoir of a private farm in Al Qabil Wilayat. No further details … Read more
Muscat: Rain continues in various governorates of the country. Bathina and Musandam governorates received more rain. Due to the rain, many people who were trapped in their houses and wadis were rescued under the leadership of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority and the Royal Oman Police. Two people were rescued from Wadi in North … Read more
Muscat > Employment visas for expatriates banned for 207 posts in Oman. Labor Minister Prof. Mahad bin Said bin Ali Bawain announced the decision on Sunday. Administrative Director (Manager), Director/ Staff Affairs Manager, Public Relations Director/ Manager, Human Resources Director/ Manager, Public Relation and External Communications Director, Director/ Manager of CEO Office, Employment Director/ Manager, … Read more
Muscat: A five-day holiday has been announced in Oman on the occasion of the Feast of Sacrifice. Holiday has been given from 8th Friday to 12th Tuesday. On the basis of the sighting of the new moon, the authorities had clarified that in the Gulf countries including Oman, the Sacrifice will be held on July … Read more
Muscat, the capital of Oman, is on the list of the five most beautiful cities in the world. Al Jazeera quoted travel websites UCity Guides and House Beautiful as saying. Venice in Italy, Lisbon in Portugal, Paris in France and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil are also on the list. Muscat is one of the … Read more
Muscat: Another 138 people have been released from various prisons in Oman through the Fak Kuruba project. The highest number of prison release is from Dhofar Governorate. 67 people were released from here. Earlier, 817 people were released under the scheme at various stages. This brings the total number of releaseees in the scheme to … Read more