Similar to Qatar, it has added pork meat into the list of items to be taxed. The tax rate for tobacco, pork, alcoholic beverages and energy drinks is set at 100% while that of soft drinks is 50%, according to an announcement by Oman’s Secretariat General for Taxation (SGT).
Eid holidays announced in Oman
Muscat: The Eid holidays for the private and government sectors in Oman have been announced by the Oman News Agency. The private sector will receive three days of holiday from Tuesday, 4 June 2019, to Thursday, 6 June 2019.
Sultanate, UK sign partnership agreement
Oman and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Wednesday signed cooperation and partnership agreement to develop bilateral relations in various political, economic, scientific, cultural, development and technological spheres.
Volunteer group distributes iftar meals for togetherness
Started with an aim to reduce the use of plastics and promote the spirit of love, tolerance and appreciation, Fahaddath Voluntary Group has launched the Ramadan initiative under the slogan ‘Fahaddath Huban’ (Speak love).
Expats will soon be able to own property
Plans are underway to allow expats in Oman to own hundred percent of their own property, the government has revealed. The move was announced as part of the country’s Tanfeedh plans for economic expansion.