Oman workers must get six months to improve before dismissal
MUSCAT: Employers in Oman cannot terminate a worker merely by stating that the employee has failed to reach the required level of efficiency, without clearly identifying the areas…
IEA cuts oil demand forecast as Hormuz remains shut
Paris: The International Energy Agency on Wednesday sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as supplies remain crimped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
Inspections of coconut stalls intensified in Dhofar
Muscat: The Directorate General of Consumer Protection in Dhofar Governorate has intensified its inspection efforts at coconut stalls to promote compliance with applicable regulati…
New attacks on shipping as war talks hit impasse
The U.S. and Yemen’s Ansar Allah reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared to dim, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz wo…
Pakistan minister in Iran to discuss regional security
Islamabad: Pakistan’s interior minister is visiting Iran to discuss regional security, stability and other developments, the foreign office said on Wednesday.”He is discussing bila…
How to handle and report oil slick: Oman’s EA issues guidelines
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has urged all visitors to coastal areas, beach fronts to stay away from the affected area and do not touch the oily substances or swim in the…
FSA suspends United Mawa Projects for 6 months
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), represented by its Professional Conduct Committee, has issued a decision to suspend United Mawa Projects firm from practising accounting and…
The business of fashion in East Africa
“I don’t come from a fashion background, so I tend to approach things purely from a business perspective,” says Wandia Gichuru, founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group.
Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina
TORONTO: Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semifinals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set down to reach t…
Sensational Ingebrigtsen claims seventh gold
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Jakob Ingebrigtsen sealed a sensational comeback from achilles tendon surgery to win a record-extending seventh European championship gold in Birmingham…