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New Mobile Number Series From July 17

Ali Mohammed Jul 12, 2016 0

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced on Monday that it will start allotting new mobile number series starting with 7 (Level 7) from July 17. It will make available 10mn new…
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Living

Water supply to be disrupted in parts of Muscat

Ali Mohammed Jul 4, 2016 0

Water supply will be affected in several parts of the Muscat governorates on Friday and Saturday, it has been announced. In a statement, the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) has…
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Consumer ProtectionFood

PACP recalls batches of three brands of black pepper powder

Ali Mohammed Jun 20, 2016 0

The Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has recalled certain batches of black pepper powder of Gazal, Shahi and Al Ameer brands. Dr Said bin Khamis bin Juma al Kaabi, chairman of PACP…
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Consumer Protection

PACP decision bans sale of imported sausage brand

Ali Mohammed May 15, 2016 0

In a recent decision, the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has banned the distribution and sale of a certain batch of Zwan brand of chicken sausages. Dr Saeed bin Khamis al Kaabi,…
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Consumer Protection

PACP cautions against websites selling fake goods

Ali Mohammed May 15, 2016 0

A senior official in the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has warned consumers about counterfeit goods finding their way into Oman’s market, emphasising that the authority is…
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Living

Public authorities in Oman face cut in perks to reduce deficit

Ali Mohammed May 1, 2016 0

Public authorities and institutions in Oman will face a number of cuts in their benefits, according to a decision made by the Ministry of Finance. A financial circular (11/2016) signed by Darwish bin…
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Law

Insurance agents to be Omanis

Ali Mohammed Apr 19, 2016 0

A decision to Omanise insurance agents was taken by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) as part of its investment initiatives in establishing small and medium enterprises. To facilitate the transition,…
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Oman

Consumer Protection Body Recovers Over RO29,000

Ali Mohammed Apr 17, 2016 0

The Consumer Protection Administration in Dakhliyah governorate has recovered RO29,210 in disputes in the first quarter of 2016. A press release stated that the administration received 328 complaints…
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Oman

Rain costs insurance companies OMR6m

Ali Mohammed Apr 13, 2016 0

Insurance companies will have to payout nearly OMR5.89 million in compensation as a result of the heavy rainfall in Oman from March 8 to 11 this year. Data from the Capital Market Authority (CMA)…
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Oman

Telecom regulator warns against misuse of .om domain names

Ali Mohammed Mar 28, 2016 0

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman, which is the .om registry, has received information of recent instances where .om domain names have been used to mislead internet users with a…
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