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Two rescued after building collapse in Muscat; One injured
5 days ago · Muscat – Rescue and ambulance teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Muscat Governorate responded to a building collapse in the Wilayat of Muscat. In an official statement, it was announced that the teams successfully rescued two individuals, one unharmed and the other with moderate injuries. Emergency medical care was ...
Tourism in Oman poised for major growth - muscatdaily.com
4 days ago · These measures are designed to enhance the overall visitor experience. The first half of 2024 has already shown promising results with 2mn visitors arriving in Oman by June, a 5.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The hospitality sector also seen strong growth with hotel revenues rising 8.6% to RO119.5mn in the first half of the year.
Oman braces for scattered rain and thunderstorms
Oct 22, 2024 · Muscat – Weather forecasts indicate that southern Oman will face scattered rain and thunderstorms over the week until October 24.Dhofar, Al Wusta, and the Al Hajar Mountains are expected to be the most affected areas. Meteorological maps suggest that clouds had started forming over Al Wusta and Dhofar from last evening, leading to scattered rainfall in select areas.
136 cybersecurity incidents addressed by MTCIT till Sept
3 days ago · Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) represented by National Centre for Information Security – successfully tackled 136 cybersecurity incidents in the first nine months of 2024.Promptly identified and addressed, the efforts highlight the ministry’s ongoing commitment to protecting Oman’s digital infrastructure …
$1.3bn waterfront project to give facelift to Muscat - Muscat Daily
Mar 11, 2024 · Muscat – The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for a US$1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development project, which is likely to give a major facelift to the capital city. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the project will come up on a 3.3mn sqm of land, officials informed. The sustainability-led design …
Robust transportation infrastructure drives Oman’s development …
4 days ago · 17 Nov 2024. Muscat – Oman is forging ahead with a robust transportation development strategy, focusing on enhancing roads and building rail and metro networks nationwide to support economic diversification while improving regional connectivity. Central to these efforts is the Transportation and Logistics Strategy (2021–2025), directed by ...
Oman’s first rocket set to blast off from Duqm in Dec
Oct 19, 2024 · Muscat – Etlaq Spaceport, a project started by National Aerospace Services Company (NASCOM) in 2022, has announced plans to launch Oman’s first experimental space rocket before the end of 2024. In a statement issued following speculation about the launch in the media, Etlaq confirmed that the event scheduled in December will take place in collaboration …
Manufacturing leads Oman’s economic growth in 2024 - Muscat …
Aug 17, 2024 · The sector’s strong growth marks a significant achievement within the framework of the 10th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). According to the ministry, the manufacturing sector recorded a real growth rate of 9.2% in the first quarter of 2024, a sharp recovery from a 2.2% decline during the same period in 2023. The contribution of manufacturing to ...
Severe penalties announced for latecomers at work
Oct 20, 2024 · A worker arriving up to 15 minutes late without a valid reason will receive a written warning. For further late arrivals, the following penalties apply: 5% deduction from daily wage for the second instance, 10% for the third and 20% for the fourth. If an employee is late by 30 to 60 minutes without permission or an acceptable excuse, the first ...