The government is introducing new fees to make up for lost oil revenues
A new system will automatically track when wages are delayed or reduced
The recently launched airline has confirmed that the new CEO will be a GCC national
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) project is hoped to boost tourism to the country when complete
The crisis forced the airline to stop flights to 18 Middle East destinations last month
New route hoped to boost travel and trade opportunities between Oman and Sharjah
The inaugural flight arrived at the airport on Wednesday afternoon from Salalah
Foreign workers in the country are banned for two years if they do not obtain their employer’s permission to change jobs
Oil prices have been lagging on the back of oversupply and slowing demand
François Boutelleir, CEO of the Gulf region’s youngest carrier SalamAir, explains why low cost travel is not losing its appeal in the current climate
The Mina Sultan Qaboos Waterfront will include hotels, residential housing, dining, retail and leisure outlets
The first feeder shipment is expected to depart Salalah, Oman, on June 26
The carrier’s services and routes remain unaffected by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain’s decision to close air links and airspace to Qatar
Larger container ships are unable to dock at ports in Qatar due in part to shallow waters
The sultanate’s Ministry of Manpower said the extension would begin on June 1
Government officials announced stricter controls on fruits and vegetables last month
The loan would refinance a $1bn revolving facility which is due for redemption this year
The contracts are part of plans to retain more oil and gas industry wealth within the country
The order book for the bond was in excess of $6.9bn
The sultanate’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailed the changes in a tweet
Last month, the UAE announced a ban on melons, carrots and watercress from Oman
The planned sale is expected to raise around $2bn
Salamair also plans to launch flights to Taif and increase flights to Madinah during Ramadan
Currently foreigners in the country are only allowed to acquire property in defined tourism communities
S&P lowered Oman’s sovereign rating by one notch to BB+ from BBB- with a negative outlook
Regional telcos Zain and STC have also submitted bids
Currently the pickup fee for an airport taxi is OMR6 ($15.58)
An increase in fuel prices for May had led to speculation the country had removed its cap on M91 fuel
Oman, like the other GCC countries, will implement a 5 per cent VAT rate from next year
The fee increase will see the cost of entering the country rise to around $50