Mandatory pre-marital medical examination to take effect in 2026
Muscat: The third phase of the pre-marital medical examination will be a must in 2026, with the issuance of a legislative framework that mandates the screening as a prerequisite fo…
Shura to host Minister of Labour next week
The Majlis A’ Shura will host the Minister of Labour during its regular sessions on January 7 and 8.During the session, the minister will discuss labour polices, plans of the Mini…
New digital roadside billboards launched in Muscat
JCDecaux Oman has unveiled Digital Impact, a new digital out-of-home (DOOH) network developed in collaboration with Muscat Municipality.The initiative introduces 15 large-format di…
New 5-year plan will integrate long-term, short-term goals
Muscat- The Oman Economic Society hosted Dr. Saeed bin Mohammed Al-Saqri, Minister of Economy, to discuss the performance of the national economy between 2020 and 2025.The minister…
Dust mass expected to impact northern governorates
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is witnessing generally fair weather conditions across most governorates, according to meteorological observations, with cloud formations spreading ov…
Oman sees a jump in premarital screening
Muscat: There has been an increase in the percentage of those opting for premarital screening due to awareness campaigns conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other compete…
Senegal top Cup of Nations Group D as Koulibaly sent off
TANGIER: Ten-man Senegal overcame a gallant Benin 3-0 on Tuesday to finish top of Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.Central defender Abdoulaye Seck put Senegal…
Draw with Tunisia sends Tanzania into last 16
RABAT: Tanzania grabbed a second-half equaliser to hold Tunisia to a 1-1 draw in their last Group C game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and book a place in the last 16.Tan…
Chelsea drop more points in 2-2 draw with Bournemouth
LONDON: Bournemouth grabbed a point at stuttering Chelsea in the Premier League on Tuesday, forcing a 2-2 draw after a frantic first-half display.Two goals from long throws and j…
Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
London: Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal’s title rivals that their ruthless 4-1 rout of Aston Villa showed they are on track to win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.Art…