LPG price hike unfounded
MUSCAT: The news about a proposed price hike in the LPG gas (cooking gas cylinder) from RO 3 to RO 3.300 or RO 3.500 is baseless and unfounded, according to Muscat Gas.Speaking to…
Al Hajar Geopark Booklet to promote sustainable tourism
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the Al Hajar Geopark Booklet in both Arabic and English. This comes within the framework of its efforts to introduce the pio…
Dozens trapped after big Japan quake
Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured m…
GCC states call for safe navigation in Hormuz
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, held a consultative meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC countries on Tuesday via videoconferencing.The ministers excha…
India plans up to quarter of 2027 LPG imports from US
NEW DELHI: India plans to buy up to a quarter of its liquefied petroleum gas imports from the United States in 2027, a move that would cut its reliance on the Middle East and suppo…
Abraj Energy’s order book swells to record RO 953m
MUSCAT: Omani oilfield services company Abraj Energy Services has reported a record contract backlog of RO 953 million as it continues to expand its drilling fleet and strengthen i…
OPAZ showcases investment opportunities at Oman–Philippines Forum
MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) participated in the third edition of the Oman–Philippines Forum, held in the Philippine capital, Manil…
Muscat International Airport marks Air Tanzania launch
MUSCAT: Oman Airports on Tuesday marked the official launch of Air Tanzania’s direct passenger service between Muscat International Airport and Julius Nyerere International Airport…
National observatory for future of work proposed
SALALAH: Oman should establish a national observatory on the future of work; and use artificial intelligence and big-data analysis to anticipate what its labour market will need, a…
Pakistan issues heavy rain and flash flood warning
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and possible urban and flash flooding in major cities, with unsettled weather forecast from July 29 t…