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$67-million-is-invested-in-omani-startups-by-a-saudi-fund_kuwait
$67 Million Is Invested In Omani Startups By A Saudi Fund AgreementThe Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) in Oman signed a $67 million (Dh246 million) deal with the Oman Development Bank to enhance the employment of Omani youths. The agreement will help fin... April 24, 2024 0 114 Category: Oman
adq-launches-$180m-tech-fund-along-with-the-oman-investment-authority_kuwait
ADQ Launches $180m Tech Fund Along With The Oman Investment Authority The Abu Dhabi investment company ADQ has launched a $180 million tech-focused fund along with the Oman Investment Authority, represented by the ITHCA Group. This deal is part of a broader framewo... April 23, 2024 0 232 Category: Oman
herculean-omanis-rescue-camel-buried-in-sand-after-devastating-floods_kuwait
Herculean Omanis Rescue Camel Buried In Sand After Devastating Floods A camel found itself trapped in the sand after severe floods that swept through Oman, as captured in a widely circulated video. The footage depicts a group of young men digging tirelessly to free t... April 23, 2024 0 167 Category: Oman
oman-will-experience-varied-weather-conditions-in-the-coming-days_kuwait
Oman Will Experience Varied Weather Conditions In The Coming Days Oman is set to experience varied weather conditions in the coming days, according to the latest forecasts. Meteorologists predict the formation of low clouds and fog along the Arabian Sea coast dur... April 23, 2024 0 176 Category: Weather
oman-braces-for-heavy-rainfall-impact-after-19-deaths_kuwait
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, 2024 0 297 Category: Weather
oman-rains-and-flash-floods-kill-19,-including-12-children_kuwait
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, 2024 0 340 Category: Weather
in-2024,-oman-will-debut-electric-cars_kuwait
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, 2024 0 463 Category: Oman
90-expats-arrested-for-labour-law-violations-and-theft-in-oman_kuwait
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, 2024 0 250 Category: Crime News
13-died-due-to-heavy-rains-in-oman,-causing-flashfloods;-vehicles-were-swept-away-by-torrents_kuwait
13 Died Due To Heavy Rains In Oman, Causing Flashfloods; Vehicles Were Swept Away By Torrents 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... April 16, 2024 0 373 Category: Weather
inflation-stabilizes-in-oman_kuwait
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, 2024 0 390 Category: Oman
oman-police-arrested-two-people-for-car-drifting-and-reckless-driving_kuwait
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, 2024 0 409 Category: Crime News
torrential-rains-batter-governorates-in-oman_kuwait
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, 2024 0 409 Category: Weather
new-fees-for-health-services,-including-licenses-for-hospitals,-clinics,-pharmacies-and-labs-announced_kuwait
New Fees For Health Services, Including Licenses For Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies And Labs Announced Oman has announced a new fee structure for various services, including issuing licenses, offered by the Ministry of Health. According to Article 1 of the new decision, the fees will be applicable o... March 11, 2024 0 642 Category: Oman
oman-announces-a-holiday-for-some-schools-and-employees-due-to-unstable-weather_kuwait
Oman Announces A Holiday For Some Schools And Employees Due To Unstable Weather The Ministry of Education in Oman has announced the suspension of classes in several Schools in Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, North and South Al Batinah will be closed on Sunday, March 10. Educationa... March 11, 2024 0 344 Category: Weather
15-people-were-rescued-from-the-valleys-during-heavy-rains-in-oman_kuwait
15 People Were Rescued From The Valleys During Heavy Rains In Oman Authorities in Oman on Saturday rescued 15 people who were stuck in valleys following heavy rainfall, the country's official news agency reported. Those rescued were from Ad Dakhiliyah ‍Gov... March 10, 2024 0 374 Category: Coronavirus
an-omani-adventurer-walks-from-salalah-to-mecca-to-commemorate-saudi-founding-day_kuwait
An Omani Adventurer Walks From Salalah To Mecca To Commemorate Saudi Founding Day Bakheet Al Omari, an Omani traveller, undertook a journey from Salalah, Oman, to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on foot to celebrate the Kingdom's Founding Day. Covering the distance in 52 days, Al ... February 24, 2024 0 588 Category: Oman
oman-air-recorded-reduction-of-losses-by-25-per-cent-in-2023_kuwait
Oman Air Recorded Reduction Of Losses By 25 Per Cent In 2023 Oman Air recorded a reduction of losses by 25 per cent in 2023 as a result of improving ticket sales and streamlining exchange without resorting to borrowing from commercial banks or government suppor... February 16, 2024 0 483 Category: Oman
watch-oman-suffers-heavy-rains-and-flash-floods-that-claim-4-lives_kuwait
Watch: Oman Suffers Heavy Rains And Flash Floods That Claim 4 Lives Oman faced a tragic toll on Monday as heavy rainfall led to the loss of four lives, including three children, prompting rescue efforts by the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA). Flash floods... February 13, 2024 0 366 Category: Oman
as-part-of-a-network-restructuring,-oman-air-reduces-services-to-pakistan-and-sri-lanka_kuwait
As Part Of A Network Restructuring, Oman Air Reduces Services To Pakistan And Sri Lanka The national carrier Oman Air will undergo a major network restructuring by dropping operations to multiple destinations in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The airline is cancelling operations in ... February 12, 2024 0 722 Category: Oman
holidays-were-declared-for-the-public-and-private-sectors-due-to-unstable-weather-conditions-in-oman_kuwait
Holidays Were Declared For The Public And Private Sectors Due To Unstable Weather Conditions In Oman Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced a holiday for both public and private sector employees on Monday, February 12, citing unstable weather conditions across the country. However, the holi... February 12, 2024 0 389 Category: Oman