Muscat: The completion rate of Muttrah Teleferik project has reached 90 percent in accordance with the approved timeline. This progress paves the way for the commencement of trial operations this coming December, backed by continuous field monitoring to ensure the project’s readiness to the highest standards. The cable car initiative stands as a qualitative tourism […]
HOUSTON – The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. NASA’s gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 8 Nama Water Services has invited interested investors to pre-qualify to participate in a competitive process leading to the award of a mandate for the establishment of a high-value industrial project specialising in the manufacture of Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes in the Sultanate of Oman. This initiative stems from the recommendations of the […]
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing an explosive rise, driven by mobile and instant payment solutions, which also underscores the need for robust cybersecurity and regulatory safeguards to maintain the integrity of its financial system. According to the Financial Stability Report 2025, the Mobile Payments Clearing and Switching System (MPCSS) experienced the strongest growth among all […]
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has reminded the public that the deadline for replacing expired banknotes from previous issues is approaching. In an announcement, the CBO said banknotes issued prior to the Sixth Series 2020 can be exchanged through all banks operating in the Sultanate of Oman until the end of business hours […]
Q: I’ve heard a lot of different things about how long running shoes should last. How do I know when it’s time for a new pair? A: Once you find the right pair of running shoes, it can be hard to part with them. It’s a frequently cited rule of thumb that you should replace […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 8 Oman will see its crude oil production increased by 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July 2026 under the latest output adjustment agreed by Opec+, lifting the Sultanate of Oman’s production ceiling to 831,000 bpd. The increase forms part of a collective decision by seven Opec+ producers — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, […]
Muscat: The Sultante of Oman is experiencing a decline in unpaid cheques and non-sufficient funds incidents, reflecting improvement in payment reliability and stronger financial discipline, Central Bank of Oman’s Financial Stability Report 2025. However, technical errors such as stale cheques and early payments have shown a slight Total cheques presented for clearing, decreasing by 6 percent, indicating […]
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged the public to verify the authenticity of official websites before submitting complaints or dealing with any online platform claiming to represent government entities. In an awareness message on electronic fraud, the authority advised users to ensure that the website address begins with “https” and ends with “.gov.om”, […]
The accident happened in Pittsburgh on Nov. 16. Joseph Masterson, a lawyer who was just days from retiring at age 63, suffered cardiac arrest while driving, plowed into a guardrail and lost consciousness. Other drivers stopped, broke the car window and pulled him to safety. A passing volunteer firefighter performed CPR until an ambulance arrived […]
