February 2023

Official holiday for teachers announced in Oman

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik announced official holiday on Omani Teacher’s Day, which falls on February 24 for both public and private schools.The decision comes after the approval in the Council of Ministers’ meeting, which was preside…

Ministry of Education hails decision of the Council of Ministers

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has praised the decision of the Council of Ministers chaired by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on declaration of 24 February every year, which coincides with the Omani Teacher’s Day, as an official holiday

Supreme Judicial Council reviews labour issues

Muscat: The Supreme Judicial Council reviewed labour issues and mechanisms for developing and activating the role of dispute settlement committees, during a panel discussion held at the Council’s headquarters on Sunday.The panel discussion aimed to fin…

Monday Column: The twilight zone group

In a popular coffee shop in Muscat, a group of retired gentlemen meet every morning to while away the time. The subjects they talk about range from international current affairs, financial and all the way to the days they were

HM the Sultan presides over ministers council meeting

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Cabinet’s building in Muscat on Sunday.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Allah the Almighty

Israeli forces imposes siege on Nablus

Israeli forces Monday tightened its siege on the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, following a massive attack by the settlers’ on the city’s nearby villages and towns.Local sources told WAFA that the Israeli forces are still imposing a closure

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