The 5 most important things in Oman right now

1. NOC, two-year ban to stay until Oman economy improves

​Oman’s two-year employment ban for expatriates who leave their jobs without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) should remain in place at least until the economic condition of the Sultanate improves, trade unions and government officials insist.

2. Company supplying rotten rice raided in Oman

Consumer protection authority in Barka has raided a major company for supplying market with rotten rice, says Oman TV

3. Dip in oil prices hits Omanis’ travel plans

A dip in oil prices is forcing Omanis to put off their international travel plans, according to travel agents in Oman.

4.Room for changes in Oman labour law, says Majlis Al Shura member

There is room for improvement under the current labour law, a Shura member said.

“As time changes, we need to change. Always there is room for improvement,” said Mohammed Al Busaidi, a Shura member.

5.Oman Air cancels small number of flights to India, Bahrain and Tanzania

Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has cancelled a small number of flights from May 9 till 31 to Tanzania, Bahrain and India, the airline tweeted on its official twitter handle.