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A number of expatriate worker complaints to Oman’s Human Rights Commission (OHRC) over abuse at work prompted the government body to release a handbook. The manual, in English and Arabic, is a go-to guide of the rights and obligations of every work

Human rights handbook for expat labour in Oman explained

A number of expatriate worker complaints to Oman’s Human Rights Commission (OHRC) over abus

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Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry, was hosted by Majlis A’Shura

Oman to make mandatory tax disclosures for firms

Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry, was hosted by Majlis A’Shu

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Heavy rains, overflowing wadis in Oman

Heavy rains, overflowing wadis in Oman

Heavy rain fell in Amerat, Buraimi, Rustaq, Sumail, Sohar and in Liwa on Wednesday.

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135 arrested for theft in Oman last month

135 arrested for theft in Oman last month

Police arrested 135 suspects in theft cases in December 2017, according to a statement issued by

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Schools for expat children are hiring more and more Omanis, in line with a government ‘jobs for Omanis’ policy.

Expat schools to have more Omani teachers

Schools for expat children are hiring more and more Omanis, in line with a government ‘jobs

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WhatsApp calls are currently only available in one-on-one conversations but might be available to group chats in the near future.

WhatsApp launches new video call feature

WhatsApp calls are currently only available in one-on-one co

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The architect of Mohsin Haider Darwish L.L.C. passed away this morning, Oman’s State Council has announced, offering its condolences to his family.

MHD Group Advisor passes away

The architect of Mohsin Haider Darwish L.L.C

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Conditions and documents required for family visa in Qatar

Conditions and documents required for family visa in Qatar

The Ministry of Interior has outlined a set of conditions that must be met for the successful iss

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 A 36 km long stretch of the Taqah-Mirbat road has been opened by the Ministry of Transport and Communication today.

Ministry opens new stretch of highway in Oman

 A 36 km long stretch of the Taqah-Mirbat road has been opened: Ministry of Transport and Co

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 His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said yesterday issued five Royal decrees, as follows:

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issues five Royal decrees

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said yesterday issued five Royal decrees, as follows:

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Man injured after iPhone battery burns

Man injured after iPhone battery burns

Specialists from the Zurich Forensic Institute were studying

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Nadal loses first match of the year at Kooyong Classic

Nadal loses first match of the year at Kooyong Classic

World number one Rafael Nadal lost his first match of the year 6-4, 7-5 to Richard Gasquet at the

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RAFO airlifts newborn from Khasab in medical emergency

RAFO airlifts newborn from Khasab in medical emergency

A Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO) aircraft carried out a medical evacuation of a newborn child in Kha

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His Majesty receives thanks from UAE president

His Majesty receives thanks from UAE president

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from His Highness Sheikh Khalif

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Relief for Indians as Trump drops H-1B visa proposal

Relief for Indians as Trump drops H-1B visa proposal

The Trump administration was mulling to deny visa extensions

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