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, […]
SALALAH: Salalah Airport has retained its five-star Skytrax rating for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position among a select group of airports recognised globally for excellence in passenger experience and service quality. The accolade reflects continued investment in facilities, operational efficiency and customer service as the airport prepares for another strong tourism season in […]
Is the time teenagers spend on social media really damaging their wellbeing and mental health? Around the globe, youth mental health problems are on the rise. This has coincided with an ever increasing amount of time teenagers spend on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat. In the public discourse at least, this correlation […]
MUSCAT: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, affirmed that the Royal directive to allocate a seat for Omani women in the Majlis Ash’shura from each governorate comes within the framework of the keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to ensure the permanent representation of women from various governorates in the […]
