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2 days ago · Number 1 English Newspaper in Oman. National Day holidays announced in Oman . Muscat: As per the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 20-21, 2024 will be an official holiday for employees in units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus (public sector), other legal entities and private …
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6 days ago · A crime against environment At a time when the government of Oman has been steadfastly working towards the goal of planting 10 million trees, some individuals are wantonly felling trees in their premises for the sake of convenience."There used to be a tree standing high and tall giving shade to the neighbourhoods, children used to play underneath and was home …
A law in tune with changing mediascape - Oman Observer
2 days ago · A law in tune with changing mediascape. The new Media Law that was issued by the Royal Decree 58/2024 was certainly a need of the hour, especially in today's era of unfiltered information from myriad sources. The law has considered the evolution of journalism over the past two decades by repealing the Publications and Publishing Law, the Law on ...
New media law ensures freedom of expression, curbs on rumours
3 days ago · Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued Royal Decree 58/2024 on the promulgation of the Media Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. The new law ensures the freedom of expression and guarantees the right of members of society to freedom of expression and exchange of opinions.
Beyond food security - Oman Observer
2 days ago · Beyond food security. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) is launching many projects to beef up marketing of farm produce and create jobs. The Agro Oman exhibition, scheduled from December 4 to 6 which will showcase the latest food products, agricultural and marine equipment, as well as greenhouse technologies ...
Highlights on the Media Law - Oman Observer
3 days ago · Highlights on the Media Law. MUSCAT: The Media Law promulgated by Royal Decree No 58/2024 is based on a number of main foundations, namely: the Basic Law of the State, Oman Vision 2040 and the five-year development plans in addition to an objective evaluation of former legislations that governed the media activities in the Sultanate of Oman.
New law defines rights, freedoms of media professionals
3 days ago · New law defines rights, freedoms of media professionals. Listen. The new law ensures the freedom of expression and guarantees the right of members of society to freedom of expression and exchange of opinions. It will promote sustainable development and raise community awareness of important issues by emphasising the effective role of the media ...