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Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman observes Omani Women's Day on October 17 with this year's theme "She is Oman" highlighting ...
News Oman » Social: She is Oman: Celebrating the pillars of progress
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, annually celebrates Omani Women’s Day on October 17, honouring ...
News Oman » Social: President: Iran Ready to Broaden Ties with Oman in All Fields
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation with Oman in scientific, economic, cultural, social, and political fields.
News Oman » Social: Explained: Oman’s work license rules, fee reductions, and exemptions under decision no. 602/2025
Oman's Ministry of Labour introduces Ministerial Decision No. 602/2025, overhauling work licensing rules with fee reductions, exemptions for vulnerable groups, extended licence validity, and enhanced ...
News Oman » Social: Oman residents mesmerised by bioluminescence at Muscat beach
Thousands of Oman residents flocked to beaches around Muscat’s Bandar Al Khairan over the weekend to witness the mesmerising bioluminescent shores, lovingly dubbed ‘the sea’s blue tears’. Social media ...
News Oman » Social: Oman’s Labour Ministry denies claims of compulsory retirement after 30 years
Oman's Ministry of Labour has officially debunked rumors of a mandatory 30-year service retirement rule. The ministry clarified that existing regulations for public and private sector retirement ages ...
News Oman » Social: HRW applauds Oman Social Protection Law as step forward
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday commended Oman’s new Social Protection Law, as “a step in the right direction.” The law, decreed last year by Haitham Al Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, was later ...
News Oman » Social: President Pezeshkian hails Oman’s diplomatic role in region, calls for deeper ties
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised Oman’s diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in the region, saying Tehran is ready to expand cooperation with Muscat across multiple fields.
News Oman » Social: Oman govt denies 30-year retirement rumour, confirms no policy change
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has dismissed widespread social media rumours claiming that employees, especially in government service, would be compulsorily retired after 30 years of service. The Ministry ...
News Oman » Social: Türkiye, Oman sign wide-ranging of cooperation agreements
Türkiye and Oman signed a comprehensive set of agreements on Thursday during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Oman, covering ...
News Oman » Social: Nepalis in Oman urge resumption of direct flights to Nepal
Longtime Omani resident Bal Krishna Pariyar, who hails from Nawalpur, Nepal, echoed the sentiment. "Due to the lack of direct flights, we often face long waiting hours during transit in Sharjah. A ...
News Oman » Social: 20 Nepalis convicted of cybercrime in Oman; 11 deported to Nepal
As many as 20 Nepali nationals, including one woman, were convicted of cybercrime in Oman and sentenced to deportation. Eleven individuals have already been deported, seven are set to depart soon, and ...