Expatriate pharmacists have long dominated the private sector in Oman. The new policy is expected to create jobs for many unemployed Omani graduates in pharmacy. Illustrative image.

Omanis to replace expat pharmacists: Ministry of health

Contracts of non-Omani pharmacists and their assistants will no longer be renewed

30 held in Oman for prostitution, including 21 expats

The arrests were made at a hotel in the Wilayat of Muttrah in Muscat Governorate

According to a statement from the ROP, the individuals were detained by the Muscat Police Command, and legal procedures are currently underway.

Air Arabia to co-pilot Saudi budget airline venture

Consortium of Air Arabia, Nesma, KUN to launch airline which will create over 2,400 jobs

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Over 23,000 violators of Saudi laws held in a week

Interior ministry reports surge in arrests during nationwide campaign

Of the 23,167 people detained, 14,525 were found to be in violation of residency laws, 5,511 were arrested for breaching border security regulations, and 3,131 were charged with labour law violations.

Dust storms, thunderstorms hit Saudi Arabia

Met office warns of continued unstable weather conditions across several regions

The southwestern regions of Jazan and Asir, extending into the highlands of Al Baha, remain under alert for thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds.

Dubai's Al-Futtaim in SR2.5b deal with Saudi firm

Cenomi Retail to sell sizable stake to Al-Futtaim, take out loan

The Al-Futtaim and Cenomi retail deal represents one of the biggest cross-border transactions within the Gulf in recent times.

Oman, Wizz Air in talks to launch direct Europe flights

Wizz Air’s potential expansion highlights its shift and Oman’s rise as a regional hub

Wizz Air's Europe-Muscat flights could boost Oman's tourism

Saudi Arabia mourns ‘Sleeping Prince’ after 20-yr coma

Social media tributes pour in for 'Sleeping Prince'

Saudi Arabia mourns 'Sleeping Prince' after 20-year coma

New rule: Flexible salary plan allows early wage access

New fintech solution aims to boost employee satisfaction and modernise payroll systems

Under the new system, workers will be able to withdraw part of their salary at any point in the pay cycle.

What travellers must declare under new airport rules

Airport procedures revised to align with international standards

New declaration rules apply to cash over KWD 3,000 and high-value items

Extreme heat: Saudi temperatures nearing 50°C

Cities brace for extreme heat as forecasters warn of ‘half-boiling’ conditions

Saudi Arabia braces for scorching heat wave with temperatures nearing 50°C

Saudi to launch 5 tech high schools for gifted students

Schools are dedicated to nurturing first-year secondary students with exceptional talent

Saudi Arabia to launch five new tech high schools for gifted students

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