MUSCAT: The Omani Child Protection Committee (CPC) on Monday held its first meeting of 2026, under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development for Family Affairs and Community Development, Chairman of the Committee. The Committee exchanged views about means of unifying mechanisms regulating the work of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) is offering investors a dividend yield of between 7.8 and 8.3 per cent for 2026, the company has disclosed ahead of an initial public offering (IPO) that opens for subscription on Monday. The fertiliser producer expects to pay a minimum dividend of 12.1 baisa per share, equivalent […]
Australia’s big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries. What often gets overlooked are the innovations underway where the power grid ends. It costs power utilities a lot to keep these towns […]
MUSCAT: The Office of the State Council held on Monday its 6th meeting of the third regular session of the 8th term, under the chairmanship of Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council. During the meeting, the Office discussed the study submitted by the Special Committee on ‘Demographics and its Impact […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 As Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) steps up efforts to enhance export readiness and develop the competitiveness of Omani enterprises, industry leaders from across sectors are engaging in workshops and dialogue aimed at positioning the Sultanate of Oman more decisively in global markets. The Observer spoke with two […]
It’s the time of year when parents are thinking of registering their children for kindergarten in September — a much-anticipated moment in the lives of many parents and their young ones. The importance of early childhood education beginning in kindergarten is widely recognized across Canada. Kindergarten is publicly funded and offered in all provincial jurisdictions […]
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs emphasised that the Royal attention received by the ‘Muscat Plan’ embodies the wise vision of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in consolidating the values of peace, understanding and human partnership. It also reflects the position occupied by the Sultanate of Oman in promoting dialogue and building […]
MUSCAT: Revenue generated by Oman’s three- to five-star hotels reached RO96.2 million by the end of April 2026, while total guest numbers stood at 696,911, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The figures showed Omani nationals remained the largest group of hotel guests, with their numbers rising 3.5 […]
The grocery store is a busy place, full of signs and signals that we may or may not always notice. Picture yourself in your usual store: do your eyes get drawn to a “limited quantities” sign or a “buy now before it’s gone” promotion? Do you ever toss an extra item into your cart because […]
Dhofar Municipality on Monday unveiled the details of the 2026 Khareef Dhofar Season, which will run from June 21 to September 21, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events across multiple tourist destinations and wilayats of Dhofar Governorate. The announcement was made at a press conference chaired by Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, […]
