Energy

Wednesday 15/February/2017 22:05 PM

Schools, offices closed to ease jam in Muscat

Muscat: Schoolchildren and government workers were given a half day off yesterday to help ease congestion in Muscat. Drivers had been advised to monitor...

Wednesday 15/February/2017 17:22 PM

Pakistan industry minister visits Oman

Muscat: Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Industries and Production, is currently in Oman on a three-day visit, with the...

Wednesday 15/February/2017 16:35 PM

Alleged arsonist held in Sohar

Muscat: An Omani national who set a vehicle ablaze was apprehended by the Department of Inquiries and Investigations in Sohar. An official at the ROP said,...

Wednesday 15/February/2017 11:09 AM

Averda named 'Superbrand' in UAE

Dubai: Averda was awarded “Superbrand” status for the UAE, following a strict selection process by the UAE Superbrands Council. Mike English, Chairman...

Tuesday 14/February/2017 22:17 PM

No visa-free US entry for Arabs

Muscat: An article stating that the United States President has signed a visa-free travel policy for the Arab world is incorrect, according to a US Embassy...

Tuesday 14/February/2017 22:08 PM

Gas prices in Oman burn holes in pockets

Muscat: Some gas delivery agents are charging at least a quarter more than the legal price set by consumer watchdogs, in the wake of diesel fuel...