Oman introduces two-year domestic worker recruitment guarantee
MUSCAT: Employers recruiting domestic workers through licensed offices will receive a two-year service guarantee under new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The rules a…
El Niño could bring heavier rain to Oman through May 2027
MUSCAT: Northern Oman is expected to receive above-average rainfall in the coming months, while temperatures across the country are forecast to remain warmer than usual through Dec…
Decision on Schengen visa exemption for all GCC citizens likely on October 24
An announcement on the commencement of the process to waive the Schengen visa requirement for Gulf citizens is expected to be made during the upcoming EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh on Oc…
Man arrested for over RO70,000 theft from Bausher home
MUSCAT: A man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a home in Bausher and stealing two safes containing gold jewellery and valuables worth an estimated RO70,000.The Roya…
Barcelona beat Getafe, Real Madrid stutter to win over Villarreal
MADRID: Barcelona extended their perfect LaLiga start with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Getafe on Saturday before Real Madrid overcame Villarreal 1-0 despite having Vinicius Jr…
Real’s Vinicius apologises after red card
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr has apologised to his teammates and the club’s fans after being sent off in the 1-0 win over Villarreal in LaLiga at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.V…
PSG beat Le Mans 3-1 as Monaco stay top despite draw
Paris St Germain’s Maghnes Akliouche scored his first goal for the club as the champions eased to a 3-1 home victory over Le Mans in Ligue 1 on Saturday, while league leaders A…
MSX targets 2028 for derivatives launch
MUSCAT: Muscat Stock Exchange is targeting 2028, in a best-case scenario, for the introduction of derivatives products, with 2027 expected to be devoted to establishing and licens…
Ansar Allah warn passengers not to use Saudi airports after Riyadh attack
Yemen’s Ansar Allah on Sunday warned passengers against using Saudi airports after an attack on the airport in the capital Riyadh left 12 people dead and hundreds wounded.”The Yem…
Oman golfers win three medals in Egypt
MUSCAT: Oman national age-group golf team won two gold medals and one silver at the Arab Age-Group Golf Championship, held in Egypt from October 6 to 11, marking the country’s best…