UAE

Onion prices in Oman may rise in the coming weeks as India, the world’s largest producer of the bulb, banned exports following the steep rise in domestic prices.

New York, US- H E Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs participated in a meeting between foreign ministers of the GCC countries, Jordan, Iraq and the US on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, on Wednesday.

As part of its efforts to develop the fisheries sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) is planning to develop three markets in various governorates of the sultanate. Speaking to Muscat Daily, an official at MoAF said, “The ministry is calling on specialised companies to develop fish markets in Bidiyah and Dima Wa al Taien in North Sharqiyah governorate, and Izki in Dakhliyah.”

L&T Oman has won the main work contract of one of the most luxurious hotel properties planned in the capital - Mandarin Oriental, Muscat.

Keeping in mind the destruction that follows a tsunami, experts are trying to reduce the response time taken for issuing warnings.

Oman remains at the forefront of maritime security in the region in league with navies from around the world.

The ninth edition of Oman Health Exhibition and Conference will be held from September 23 to 25 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.