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The Omanization drive is part of a government’s push to recruit more of its citizens. (Shutterstock)

September 11th, 2018 - 06:50 GMT

More Than 27,000 Illegal Expats Detained in Oman in 2017

There were 500 expat workers were arrested in 2017 in Oman for violating the country’s labor law, according to figures released by the Ministry of Manpower, local daily Times of Oman reported.

The number of home businesses registered has almost doubled in a year. (Shutterstock)

May 14th, 2018 - 08:02 GMT

Good News for Freelancers in Oman

Oman has revealed a 3 billion Omani riyal deficit for 2018. (File photo)

November 22nd, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Oman Unveils Projected Budget, Revenues and Deficit for 2018

Haj was arrested hours after the publication of a second article that contined to call into question the judiciary's independence. (File/Photo)

August 10th, 2017 - 12:35 GMT

An Omani Editor Has Been Jailed One Year After Criticising The Judiciary

Stabilizing oil prices, large international sovereign debt issuance and lower credit growth are expected to improve funding conditions for banks in the GCC over the next year. (AFP/ File)

May 2nd, 2017 - 07:07 GMT

Funding Pressures on GCC Banks to Ease this Year As Oil Recovers: Moody's

There is a consensus among the GCC countries for taking action together in case of a dumping attempt by a foreign company. (Shutterstock)

February 16th, 2017 - 08:30 GMT

Oman spearheads GCC anti-dumping study

US Secretary of State John Kerry said the Americans, who were not identified, left Yemen for Oman. (AFP/File)

October 16th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Houthis free two US captives in ‘humanitarian’ gesture

GCC governments are also considering a proposal to raise tobacco tariffs across the region. (Shutterstock)

September 21st, 2016 - 05:17 GMT

Tobacco tax skyrockets to 40 percent in Oman

At least seven different online visa agencies operating inside and outside Oman are using Facebook and other social media apps to sell their services – often conning unsuspecting customers out of money. (AFP/File)

August 11th, 2016 - 11:55 GMT

Exposed: Black market for counterfeit Oman visas on social media

The Omani government is silencing a newspaper that published critical reports. (AFP/File)

August 11th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Media censorship? Oman shuts down newspaper critical of government

Oman's strategy hinges on Oman’s potential as a destination for ‘adventure tourism’ because of its nature, mountains and unspoilt beauty. (Wikipedia)

May 3rd, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Oman looks to private sector for $28B funding of new tourism strategy

The third phase of Sezad is expected to be completed within three years. (File photo)

April 7th, 2016 - 06:54 GMT

Oman: Kuwaiti company lands $200M contract for next stage of Duqm port development

The Khazzan reservoirs have the potential to be a major new supply of gas for Oman. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

BP to develop next phase of Oman's Khazzan gas field