Shura Office approves agenda for upcoming session National

Shura Office approves agenda for upcoming session

MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura Office held its 16th meeting for the third regular sitting of the tenth term (2023-2027) in Muscat Governorate on Wednesday. The Office reviewed a number of reports from the standing committees, including reports on strengthening the knowledge economy and an evaluation of Omanisation policies and programmes in the tourism sector. It […]

ROP approves first private vehicle inspection station in Muscat National

ROP approves first private vehicle inspection station in Muscat

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has completed the approval procedures for the first private vehicle technical inspection station in the Sultanate of Oman, which marks a significant step in strengthening public-private sector partnerships and enhancing the delivery of vehicle inspection services. According to information released by the ROP, the newly approved station is located […]

OHB approves RO 4.3m in housing loans for integrated neighbourhoods Finance

OHB approves RO 4.3m in housing loans for integrated neighbourhoods

MUSCAT, OCT 6 Oman Housing Bank (OHB) is accelerating access to affordable homes through tailored financing and closer collaboration with real estate developers, according to Ammar al Nasri, Manager — Media and Public Relations. Speaking on the sidelines of the Urban October event, which began in Muscat on October 6, Al Nasri said that OHB […]

US approves first gene therapy for rare form of hearing loss Technology

US approves first gene therapy for rare form of hearing loss

Washington, United States:  US health officials on Thursday greenlit a first-of-its-kind gene therapy to treat a rare form of hereditary hearing loss, a breakthrough which could pave the way for other such hearing impairment treatments. Two to three of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a hearing impairment, and it is […]