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Muscat Daily
30-07-2025
- General
- Muscat Daily
RO600,000 invested in 9 playgrounds across North Sharqiyah
Ibra – Authorities in North Sharqiyah are pressing ahead with construction of nine playgrounds across the governorate as part of wider efforts to boost community welfare and recreational infrastructure. Undertaken by Projects Department of North Sharqiyah Municipality, these are being implemented in seven wilayats at a total cost of over RO600,000. Each playground has an estimated cost of RO71,500. Hafez bin Ibrahim al Salmi, Assistant Director General of North Sharqiyah Municipality, said the initiative aims to provide recreational spaces for families and children in residential areas. The facilities are being built with walkways, modern play areas, seating areas and waste bins of approved technical specifications. Two of the playgrounds are located in Mudhaibi, one in the wilayat centre and the other in Samad al Shan. Both are nearly complete, with 95% of work finished. In Dima Wa al Taiyyin, one playground in the wilayat centre is 95% complete, while the second, in Jabal al Abyad's Al Sulayyil area, is in an early phase with just 5% of work done. Each of these playgrounds is 3,038sqm. In Ibra, a 2,887sqm facility is under construction, with progress estimated at 80%. Similar levels of completion are reported for playgrounds in Bidiyah (3,007sqm), Al Qabil (3,038sqm) and Sinaw (3,038sqm). The project in Wadi Bani Khalid, of similar size, has been completed. North Sharqiyah spokesperson Zubaida bint Salem al Shidhani said the playgrounds initiative aligns with the social protection goals of Oman Vision 2040. She added that the playgrounds are intended to serve as accessible recreational outlets for children within neighbourhoods, with safety and modern design at the core of development. She also noted that North Sharqiyah Municipality is currently overseeing more than 118 infrastructure and development projects across the governorate with total investments exceeding RO75mn.
Muscat Daily
29-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Marriage support fund launched in Muscat
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – In line with Royal Directives aimed at promoting social stability and alleviating financial pressures facing young Omanis, Governorate of Muscat has officially launched the Marriage Fund Support Request Service. It is now available through the governorate's official website. The initiative enables eligible Omani citizens residing in Muscat to apply for financial assistance to support the costs of marriage. It seeks to encourage making families by reducing the economic challenges typically associated with starting married life. The service is provided free of charge and applications processed within 30 working days, provided all necessary documentation is submitted in full. To be eligible, applicants must reside in Muscat governorate, be aged between 22 and 45 years, have never been married, and have a monthly income not exceeding RO600. Additionally, the marriage must be to an Omani national. Required documents include a copy of the applicant's identity card (both sides), a certified marriage contract and a salary certificate verified by the applicant's employer. Applications may be submitted either via the official website or by email. Once received, the relevant department will review the submission, verify documentation and assess eligibility. Approved applicants will be contacted telephonically. Applications can be submitted via
Muscat Daily
03-06-2025
- Muscat Daily
Nakhal court jails expat business owner over failure to fulfil contract
Nakhal – The Primary Court in Nakhal has sentenced the owner of a commercial establishment to one year in prison and ordered his deportation after convicting him of failing to fulfil a furniture installation contract. The case began when the Consumer Protection Department in Barka received a complaint from a customer who had contracted the establishment to customise and instal sofas for his home. The agreed cost was RO600, with a completion deadline of three months. However, the establishment failed to deliver the items within the stipulated period, despite repeated assurances. With no resolution in sight, the consumer escalated the matter to authorities. After attempts to reach an amicable settlement failed, the case was referred to the Public Prosecution, which launched an investigation and forwarded it to the court. During the trial, the court found the defendant guilty of a commercial misdemeanour and handed down a one-year jail sentence. It also ordered the deportation of the business owner following the completion of the prison term. Additionally, the court directed the defendant to pay RO500 in civil compensation to the complainant. The Consumer Protection Authority has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and taking strict legal action against violators of the law.
Observer
16-03-2025
- Business
- Observer
Another deadline nears for street taxis to join firms
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has said that all Orange and White taxis should be part of the licensed companies from April 1. Individual taxi operators can join OTaxi, Tasleem, Marhaba, Oman Taxi, Hala, and Taxi Muscat, which operate via mobile applications. The government has been determined to improve and raise the level of taxi services in the country. As of January 2025, there are 28,241 registered taxis in the Sultanate, and several of them operate under companies. Speaking to the Observer, Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed al Shamakhi, Undersecretary for Transport, said, "We focus a lot on streamlining taxi services as part of our plans to improve public transport, and the main objective is to ensure that all taxis should be metered (even orange and white street taxis ) through applications." He said that there have been challenges, but progress has been made on that front. "Today, we have eight app-based taxi companies operating in the country." The MTCIT has been giving extended grace period for street taxis to join the above-mentioned companies as the initial deadline was January 1, 2024. The MTCIT planned to streamline street Orange and White taxis in the country, and guidelines stipulate that to practice taxi activity, a light driving license must be 3 years old from the date of issuance, and the operator's monthly salary must not exceed RO600 if an employee is in the private sector. The age must not be less than 21 years and not more than 60 years. One-year extensions can be given based on a medical report from accredited health institutions indicating his ability to drive a taxi. It is also required that the age of the taxi vehicle must not exceed 7 years from the date of the year of manufacture to carry out operations at airports, ports, and hotels while the age of the taxi vehicles should not exceed 10 years from the date of the year of manufacture to practice the activity in the public places and commercial centers.
