Tag: Oman

    Shared vision, commitment to integration underlie Gulf trade deals

    The signing of new investment deals reportedly worth $30 billion between Saudi Arabia and Oman is no doubt a positive development for solidifying cooperation between the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Yet the first questions that spring to mind are: Why Oman and why now? Let’s find the answer together with Arab News. […]

    Omani be’ah closes first cell in Al Multaqa Engineered Landfill

    Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah” has completed the closure of the first cell in the Al Multaqa Engineered Landfill in Al Amerat. Times of Oman reports. This landfill cell closure is the first of its kind in the region. Landfill cell closure is carried out when a cell reaches its full capacity. The process […]

    Oman tops Arab countries in World Environment Quality Index

    The Sultanate of Oman tops the Arab countries in the World Environment Quality Index for the year 2021, Times of Oman reports. “This came in the 2021 Insider Expat survey, which was released by the German InterNations network 2017,” the Environment Authority announced. “The Sultanate of Oman ranked 17th in the world in the environmental […]

    Parts of Oman receive heavy rainfall
    07 Dec 2021

    Khasab and nearby areas in Musandam have been receiving steady rainfall since November 29, Oman News reports. A weather bulletin issued by Oman today said rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely over the governorates of Musandam, Muscat, North and South Batinah, Sharqiya region and Al Hajar mountains. Oman’s Meteorological Authority has been issuing periodic bulletins […]

    Omani graduate invents wind vane to tap the energy of vehicles
    06 Dec 2021

    A graduate from Oman’s premier Sultan Qaboos University, Yousef bin Yaqoub Al Busaidi, has innovated a wind vane that traps the energy released from vehicle movement on highways, stores and releases it for use as required, Gulf News reports. The sleek wind vane is characterized by a longitudinal design that occupies a small area that […]

    Oman: Feisty baby penguin walks outside enclosure in the mall, surprising visitors

    The first penguin to be born in Oman, at the Oman Aquarium in Mall of Muscat, took a long walk away from its feeding ground, much to the surprise of visitors yesterday afternoon. The penguin, which is only 3 months old, is now part of the waddle of 12 at the aquarium, Gulf News states. […]

    Muscat Stock Exchange establishes the environmental department

    A new department under the name of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and diversity and inclusion (DI) framework was announced by Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on November 14, Times of Oman reports. The exchange has also appointed Majida bint Sheikhan Al Mamari as the head of this initiative. The setting up of this section comes […]

    The best beaches to visit in Muscat, Oman
    02 Dec 2021

    Muscat is a perfect reflection of Oman’s mind-blowing attractions and beauty, which makes it an unmissable destination for those seeking a relaxing escape. That’s why, thanks to The Culture Trip, we have gathered the best beaches to visit in Muscat to enjoy its pure crystal turquoise waters and golden sandy beaches.   Al Bustan Beach […]

    Oman Sail’s sailing fest, including beach clean-ups, concludes in Musandam

    The Oman Sailing Festival, organized by Oman Sail, delighted huge crowds at Al Bassa Beach in Musandam this week as hundreds of men, women and children took part to learn how to sail and windsurf free of charge, as well as joining in the beach clean-up operation. Making its first appearance of the festival was […]

    Oman ministry invites business owners to invest in waste recycling activities

    The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has invited business owners to invest in waste recycling activities to enhance the local added value in the Sultanate of Oman. According to the statistics available at the MoCIIP the number of waste exports for the years 2020 and 2021 reached more than 230,000, where paper […]