Discover Wakan village: Oman’s mountain paradise with seasonal fruit delights | World News

[ad_1] Wakan Village continues to grow as a sought-after eco-tourism and heritage destination/Image: Shutterstock Wakan Village, nestled in Wadi Mistal in the Wilayat of Nakhal within Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate, continues to grow as a sought-after eco-tourism and heritage destination. From January to July 2025, the village welcomed 27,428 visitors, marking a notable increase […]

Oman’s electricity output jumps a record 12.6% in 2025 as demand hits an all-time high | World News

[ad_1] Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6%/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by end-May 2025, up from 16,829.3 GWh a year ago, with notable growth in various governorates. Net electricity generation, used for actual consumption, grew by 13.1% year-on-year, but water production dropped 0.9% to about 206.6 […]

Oman’s new rule: Professional licenses now mandatory for oil & gas jobs, check if your job is on the list | World News

[ad_1] As per the new rules, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has mandated that, effective September 1, 2025, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector. Workers in these positions must obtain a license […]