Two jailed for illegal entry MUSCAT - A court in Khasab, Musandam governorate, has sentenced two foreigners to six months in jail for entering the country illegally. The Primary Court also ordered their deportation after they serve their term.
Two activists, a woman make it to Oman Majlis Some more members from the newly-elected Shura are also expected to be inducted into the cabinet
Rare photographs of Sultan Qaboos on display MUSCAT - A photography exhibition featuring unique and rare photographs of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said by royal photographer Salim Al Hashli opened here on Tuesday.
More than 28,000 Omani students to benefit from govt scholarships MUSCAT - More than Omani 28,000 students will benefit from government scholarships for higher studies in the new academic year, an increase of over 40 per cent compared to the original plan.
Firms violating fire safety rules warned MUSCAT — Stern action will be taken against establishments not adhering to fire safety rules, police in Oman have warned, noting that 320 violations were detected in the first quarter of the year.
Oman Museum to Showcase National Treasures MUSCAT - Six thousand years of Oman’s history will be on display for the benefit of residents and visitors when the country’s biggest museum throws open its doors next year, also marking a new addition to the Gulf state’s expanding list of tourist attractions.
Oman Extends Amnesty Deadline for Overstaying Expats Expatriates MUSCAT - The government of Oman will extend the amnesty deadline of March-end granted to overstaying expatriates to leave the country without paying fines.
Two Killed, Many Stranded as Rains Continue to Lash Oman MUSCAT - Two persons including one GCC national died and many were stranded in rains that have been lashing different parts of Oman since Saturday. The weather is expected to stabilise in a couple of days.
Oman Environment Show Opens MUSCAT — Oman’s biggest annual environment show opened here on Monday with more than 40 exhibitors from around the Gulf taking part.
Oman Opens New Dual Carriageway MUSCAT - A new RO50 million highway linking Sohar and Buraimi, one of the major infrastructure projects carried out as part of the ongoing Seventh Five Year Plan, has been opened in Oman.
