At least 12 people died on Sunday after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters in Oman. Among the dead were nine students, two Omanis, and an expatriate, the Oman News Agency (ONA) said.
Mea...
Oman Braces For Heavy Rainfall Impact After 19 Deaths
Oman is in the middle of severe weather challenges as the National Multi-Hazards Early Warning Centre forecast that the current atmospheric conditions will peak on Tuesday, April 16.
According to A...
April 16, 20240170Category: Weather
Oman Rains And Flash Floods Kill 19, Including 12 Children
The death toll in heavy rains and flash floods in Oman rose to 19 with the recovery of the bodies of four individuals, including a student, who have been missing since Sunday.
Among the four d...
April 16, 20240172Category: Weather
In 2024, Oman Will Debut Electric Cars
Oman’s electric car maker Mays will debut the first locally manufactured model Alive 1 by the end of this year.
The five-seater will cost USD38,964 (Dh143,000) and can last 510km on a single ...
April 16, 20240187Category: Oman
90 Expats Arrested For Labour Law Violations And Theft In Oman
Royal Oman Police arrested 90 expats in the North Al Sharqiyah and Dhofar Governorates for violating labour laws and theft.
The Royal Oman Police announced on social media that the North Al Sharqiy...
April 16, 20240100Category: Crime News
Inflation Stabilizes In Oman
Inflation stabilised in Oman during February, propping up the economy on a stronger footing for the rest of the year.
The inflation rate in February, recorded at 105.3, eased from 1.8 per cent last...
March 20, 20240322Category: Oman
Oman Police Arrested Two People For Car Drifting And Reckless Driving
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have arrested two people for drifting on a public road in Oman. The incident happened in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate.
The video showed motorists d...
March 12, 20240342Category: Crime News
Torrential Rains Batter Governorates In Oman
Torrential rains and thunderstorms have swept through several governorates in the Sultanate of Oman, leading to severe floods and activating emergency protocols.
The North Al Batinah Governorate, p...
March 11, 20240345Category: Weather
