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His Majesty exchanges Ramadan greetings
MUSCAT: On the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has exchanged cables of greetings with leaders of the sisterly and friendly Arab and Islamic countries. His Majesty wished the leaders good health and a long life and the people of their countries further progress and prosperity. His Majesty prayed to the Almighty to bestow His blessings and bounties on all Muslims and endow them with good faith, security, peace and stability to prevail over all Muslim countries. The leaders expressed their warm greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty to protect him and endow him with good health, happiness and a long life. They wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership and the Arab world and the Islamic Nation bounties and blessings.
MUSCAT: On the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has exchanged cables of greetings with leaders of the sisterly and friendly Arab and Islamic countries. His Majesty wished the leaders good health and a long life and the people of their countries further progress and prosperity. His Majesty prayed to the Almighty to bestow His blessings and bounties on all Muslims and endow them with good faith, security, peace and stability to prevail over all Muslim countries. The leaders expressed their warm greetings to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty to protect him and endow him with good health, happiness and a long life. They wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership and the Arab world and the Islamic Nation bounties and blessings.
Ramadan working hours announced
MUSCAT: Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud bin Ali Al Busaidi, minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision declaring that the official working hours at ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state administrative apparatus during the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1431 AH would be from 9am to 2pm.
MUSCAT: Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud bin Ali Al Busaidi, minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision declaring that the official working hours at ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state administrative apparatus during the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1431 AH would be from 9am to 2pm.
Ramadan tomorrow
MUSCAT: The Ramadan Moon-Sighting Committee for 1431 AH announced yesterday evening that the holy month of Ramadan moon was not sighted; therefore today will be the completion of Sha'ban and tomorrow will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. - ONA
MUSCAT: The Ramadan Moon-Sighting Committee for 1431 AH announced yesterday evening that the holy month of Ramadan moon was not sighted; therefore today will be the completion of Sha'ban and tomorrow will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. - ONA
More screens for City Cinema
MUSCAT: There is lots of good news for cinema lovers in Oman. There will be more City Cinemas across the country with its parent company Oman Arab Cinema Company, part of the Jawad Sultan Group of Companies' planning to come with 12 more screens across the Sultanate within 18 months.
MUSCAT: There is lots of good news for cinema lovers in Oman. There will be more City Cinemas across the country with its parent company Oman Arab Cinema Company, part of the Jawad Sultan Group of Companies' planning to come with 12 more screens across the Sultanate within 18 months.
TRA refutes false reports on its BlackBerry policy
MUSCAT: Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) yesterday clarified its stand on banning BlackBerry services in the wake of some neighbouring countries making the move.
MUSCAT: Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) yesterday clarified its stand on banning BlackBerry services in the wake of some neighbouring countries making the move.
Beggars thrive during Holy Month
MUSCAT: The holy month of Ramadan witnesses an increase in the number of beggars seen around mosques, souqs and even residential areas. These beggars, belonging to different nationalities, are aware that with Ramadan being a month of charity the spirit of social goodness is aroused among the people and they tend to utilise it for their benefit.
MUSCAT: The holy month of Ramadan witnesses an increase in the number of beggars seen around mosques, souqs and even residential areas. These beggars, belonging to different nationalities, are aware that with Ramadan being a month of charity the spirit of social goodness is aroused among the people and they tend to utilise it for their benefit.
Health Ministry unveils mega plans
MUSCAT: In an effort to develop and provide health care services for citizens in the Sultanate, Ministry of Health is currently working on significant health projects at a total cost of more than RO73 million, announced Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid Al Saidi, minister of health.
MUSCAT: In an effort to develop and provide health care services for citizens in the Sultanate, Ministry of Health is currently working on significant health projects at a total cost of more than RO73 million, announced Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid Al Saidi, minister of health.
ROP sounds alarm as car thieves are on the prowl in the Sultanate
MUSCAT: The increase in number of car theft cases in the Sultanate has left the residents and local citizens worried. According to ROP statistics, while there were 510 cases of car thefts in 2008 it has increased to about 560 cases in 2009.
MUSCAT: The increase in number of car theft cases in the Sultanate has left the residents and local citizens worried. According to ROP statistics, while there were 510 cases of car thefts in 2008 it has increased to about 560 cases in 2009.
ROP pledges to curb mishaps
MUSCAT: Ramadan, the much-awaited month in the Muslim calendar, is all set to change the daily routine, instilling it with peace and prayers. From the everyday sleep patterns to food, everything will alter during this holy season.
MUSCAT: Ramadan, the much-awaited month in the Muslim calendar, is all set to change the daily routine, instilling it with peace and prayers. From the everyday sleep patterns to food, everything will alter during this holy season.
Ramadan, right time to stub out cigarette
MUSCAT: The holy month of Ramadan offers an opportune time to quit smoking. Dr Jawad A. Al Lawati, director, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Control, Ministry of Health, Oman exhorted that Ramadan is the right time to kick the habit as throughout the day Muslims anyway have to shun smoking.
MUSCAT: The holy month of Ramadan offers an opportune time to quit smoking. Dr Jawad A. Al Lawati, director, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Control, Ministry of Health, Oman exhorted that Ramadan is the right time to kick the habit as throughout the day Muslims anyway have to shun smoking.
Pakistan embassy appeals for help
MUSCAT: With the country facing a calamity of colossal proportions, the Pakistan embassy has appealed to the Pakistani community in Oman to contribute generously to help raise funds for the flood victims.
MUSCAT: With the country facing a calamity of colossal proportions, the Pakistan embassy has appealed to the Pakistani community in Oman to contribute generously to help raise funds for the flood victims.
No plans to ban BlackBerry: Oman
MUSCAT: Oman has no plans to block BlackBerry services, it said yesterday, as Saudi Arabia worked with the device's maker on a solution that could avert a ban of some services.
MUSCAT: Oman has no plans to block BlackBerry services, it said yesterday, as Saudi Arabia worked with the device's maker on a solution that could avert a ban of some services.
Botanic Garden has first habitat
MUSCAT: The Oman Botanic Garden team celebrated for planting the first 'habitat' display at the conservation-oriented project. The whole team of the botanic garden was on hand to assist with the first tree to be planted; an impressive Maerua crassifolia, or 'sarh' tree, which bears small white flowers that attract butterflies. The moment was even more rewarding for the team, as this tree had been saved from an area in Oman or otherwise it would have been lost.
MUSCAT: The Oman Botanic Garden team celebrated for planting the first 'habitat' display at the conservation-oriented project. The whole team of the botanic garden was on hand to assist with the first tree to be planted; an impressive Maerua crassifolia, or 'sarh' tree, which bears small white flowers that attract butterflies. The moment was even more rewarding for the team, as this tree had been saved from an area in Oman or otherwise it would have been lost.
Building, training pacts inked
MUSCAT: Three construction agreements and other 23 agreements to train and hire a number of Omani job-seekers in a group of disciplines and various fields were signed at the Manpower Ministry yesterday.
MUSCAT: Three construction agreements and other 23 agreements to train and hire a number of Omani job-seekers in a group of disciplines and various fields were signed at the Manpower Ministry yesterday.
Dar Al Attaa, Omantel drive earns kudos
MUSCAT: Omantel and Dar Al Atta'a food boxes distribution continued yesterday to cover new wilayats. A volunteering staff from Omantel along with Dar Al Atta'a team distributed another 200 food boxes to the beneficiary families in the wilayats of Seeb and Barka.
MUSCAT: Omantel and Dar Al Atta'a food boxes distribution continued yesterday to cover new wilayats. A volunteering staff from Omantel along with Dar Al Atta'a team distributed another 200 food boxes to the beneficiary families in the wilayats of Seeb and Barka.