Salalah beach fiesta promises gala time
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-22 21:18:36 -0700 | political-news
Muriya Tourism Development's destination, Salalah beach, will be the venue for first annual carnival fiesta on Saturday. The festival will host varied activities and entertainment for all age groups in the picturesque marina plaza set against the Arabian Sea.
Kerry pushes $2.1 billion Raytheon deal in Oman
Source: Fox News
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-22 00:29:21 -0700 | political-news
Secretary of State John Kerry is talking with officials in Oman about their plans to buy a $2.1 billion air defense system from American manufacturer Raytheon. Kerry was meeting Wednesday with the Arab country's defense minister, a day after discussions...
ROP urges car pooling, buses for school-goers
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-21 21:30:43 -0700 | political-news
In the past two weeks, authorities, parents, and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have joined hands to find an amicable solution to the traffic congestion problem on the roads leading to schools in Darsait area. As a first step, Indian...
Cement company in the dock
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-21 21:30:39 -0700 | political-news
A leading cement producing and selling company in the Sultanate is under cloud for dealing in cheap and substandard quality of cement. The company had purchased and imported 30,000 tonnes of cement from a neighbouring country last April, following which...
New tax certificate rule for NRO account holders
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-21 21:30:32 -0700 | political-news
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank of India, has made the TRC mandatory from April 1, 2013. Since the governments of India and Oman have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, signed in 1997, until now, an NRO...
UN lauds Oman for development, welfare plans
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-20 22:16:07 -0700 | political-news
The other conferences will be held in Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Beyond 2014 Review is an opportunity to influence the future of global population and development policy at national, regional, and global levels. It provides a once-in-a-generation chance...
PEIE registers OMR4b investment
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-20 21:03:57 -0700 | political-news
The number of projects touched 1,287, out of which 184 are under construction and 377 have been allotted lands. Many of these projects are expected to start their operations in 2013-2014. Polyolefin Plastic Arabia Conference next week in Muscat. "The...
His Majesty issues directives to achieve all-round development
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-20 20:44:11 -0700 | political-news
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said presided over the meeting of the Council of Ministers at Bait Al Barakah yesterday. His Majesty the Sultan commenced the meeting by thanking Allah the Almighty for bestowing His grace on Oman, praying to...
Royal Air Force team takes part in Paris ‘Tattoo' race
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-20 20:44:07 -0700 | political-news
The Royal Air Force of Oman (Rafo) team took part in the 'Tattoo' race, which was run in France. Sheikh Humaid bin Ali Al Ma'ani, Sultanate's ambassador to France attended the event as a guest of honour in the presence...
Incomplete buildings turn complete menace
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-20 20:44:06 -0700 | political-news
Under-construction buildings in residential areas have become a shelter for violators of the residency laws in the country, according to locals in Al Khoudh. "Unfinished buildings have become a matter of concern for citizens and residents, especially for those who...
Top global varsities beckon Omanis
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-19 21:14:43 -0700 | political-news
Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) would provide scholarships to 50 high-achieving students from Oman to study at the world's top universities. Musab Al Mahruqi, chief executive officer of Orpic, unveiled a programme to impart technical training to...
Marine taxis to boost Muscat's transport
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 23:36:07 -0700 | political-news
The National Ferries Company (NFC) commended the comprehensive traffic study on the Muscat governorate for its short, medium, and long-term plans in the run up to 2030. The study, which was recently completed by Muscat municipality in collaboration with several...
Bounced cheque cases on decline
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-18 22:56:18 -0700 | political-news
The number of cases of bounced cheques registered with the Public Prosecution witnessed a slight decline of 8.5 per cent in 2012, compared with 2011. The Public Prosecution registered 4,069 cases of bounced cheques in 2012, compared with 4,445 in...
ROP cautions over drowning incidents
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-24 07:57:55 -0700 | political-news
Rising number of drowning incidents have been reported in the Sultanate, according to officials of the Civil Defence Directorate General. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said that the drowning of children is more common during the summer months as many...
ISM contributes to Dar al Atta'a's efforts
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-17 20:47:12 -0700 | political-news
The Indian School Muscat family donated generously to Dar Al Atta'a, a social welfare organisation recognised by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The school children contributed coins and change towards social welfare needs and schemes.
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