Muscat: The Environment Authority presented the Oman Climate Week agenda at the Ambassadors’ Gathering on Monday morning at the Intercity Hotel. The President of the Environment Authority, Dr Abdullah al Amry, in his speech urged the ambassadors to invite their respective ministers and researchers for the annual event that is to take place from September […]
For years, flavour additives in e-cigarettes have been largely viewed as a secondary concern compared with nicotine. Research and regulation have focused on addiction, nicotine delivery and, more recently, the respiratory effects of vaping. But as evidence accumulates researchers are increasingly asking whether certain flavouring ingredients have health effects of their own. Among the compounds […]
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace on Monday. During the meeting, His Majesty directed the establishment of the “Economic Coordination Council”, to be chaired by His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The council aims to create harmony between […]
As the UK prepares to introduce an “Australia plus” ban on social media for under 16s, many lessons can be learned from Australia’s experiment. Many people may think Australia’s ban is a success, with nearly 5 million social media accounts deactivated, removed or restricted. But the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. The Australian […]
MUSCAT: Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, has issued the executive regulation of the National Records Law through Decision No 84/2026. The decision was issued in line with the National Records Law promulgated by Royal Decree No 52/2024. The executive regulation completes the legislative framework governing national records […]
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has launched an online application service for commemorative white vehicle license plates marking the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, allowing motorists to request the special edition plates digitally using their existing vehicle registration details. The service is available through multiple digital platforms, including the official ROP portal (www.rop.gov.om) and the ROP […]
Muscat: The Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) will begin its first introductory meeting on Tuesday in the wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate, as part of a nationwide roadshow promoting its initial public offering (IPO) across several governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The meetings aim to enhance investment awareness and provide investors with […]
A young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming about 30 metres offshore when the shark – believed to be a three to four metre great white shark – struck. In the wake of this tragic incident, there have […]
Muscat: Sultan Haitham City, represented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, has floated two major tenders for the construction of a government school complex and a cultural and social centre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. The initiatives form part of ongoing efforts to […]
With frontbencher Jonno Duniam’s decision the bail out of politics, the Liberals are not just further depleted, but the parliament is losing someone of the calibre we want to see there. Duniam performs well on policy and on the politics. He looks for compromises (often more than his party does), can negotiate in the Senate, […]
