Expats Gather Outside Their Embassy In Hundreds As They Prepare To Leave Oman
Hundreds of Bangladeshi expat workers have gathered outside their embassy in Muscat, to complete the procedures required to leave the country, after the Ministry of Labour said they were allowed to do...
November 16, 20200785Category: General
His Majesty Honours Omani Media Personnel
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has conferred the Royal Order of Commendation (third class) on a number of Omani media personnel.
On behalf of HM, Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham on Monday handed ...
November 16, 20200743Category: General
Oman's Environment Authority Cautions Against Improper Disposal Of Masks
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, around 129 billion masks are used every month around the world to protect people and these pose a great threat to the environment if the masks are disposed incorrec...
November 16, 20200680Category: Coronavirus
Oman's Population To Reach 7.5 Million By 2040
The population of the Sultanate is expected to reach 7.5 million by 2040, of which 3.9 million will be expats. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is making efforts to develop smart modern citi...
November 16, 202001396Category: Humans of Oman
329 New Corona Cases In Oman, Total Cases Reached To 120,718
The Ministry of Health has registered 329 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths in Oman.
The total cases in the country have now touched 120,718
In the past 24 hours, 350 recoveries...
November 16, 20200720Category: Coronavirus
15-year Jail Term, RO10,000 Fine For Sexual Abuse In Oman
Oman’s Public Prosecution has warned of strict action against any kind of exploitation of children, including sexual abuse.
“Raping or sexually harassing children, pushing or force them...
November 16, 20200839Category: General
Expats With No Documents Told To Collect Outpass From Embassies
Online registration began on Sunday for expatriates who wish to leave the country permanently without paying a fine. The scheme is open till December 31. The registration can be done at the Ministry o...
November 16, 20200837Category: General
Syria's Deputy Prime Minister Dies
Walid Al-Muallem, the Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has died. He was 79 years of age.
A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), said...
November 16, 20200695Category: General
Oman To Launch Its First Space Satellite In 2024
Oman’s first space satellite is expected to be launched in 2024, the country’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has said.
Speaking ahead of the country&r...
November 16, 20200892Category: General
HM Sends Special Envoy To Bahrain
His Highness Sayyid Fatik Bin Fahr Al Said has headed to the Kingdom of Bahrain to convey condolences on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik on the death of the late His Royal Highness Prin...
November 14, 20200858Category: General
Heavy Rains In Musandam
The Musandam Governorate has been receiving rains of varying intensity during the past few hours, with chances of thundershowers in the rest of the country, Oman Meteorology said on Saturday.
The a...
November 14, 20200695Category: General
UAE To Allow Movement Through Borders For Omani Citizens
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) allows the citizens of the Sultanate to move through land borders, according to precautionary measures, starting from 16th November.
Emirates News Agency (Wam) said i...
November 13, 20200666Category: General
Playground To Come Up At Rehabilitation Centre In Oman
The Ministry of Social Development has signed an agreement to establish a playground for persons with disabilities at the Al Aman Rehabilitation Centre.
A statement issued online by the Ministry of...
November 13, 20200706Category: General
Oman Oil Price Decreases
The price of Oman oil has reduced, with prices for delivery by next January reaching $43.49 USD on the Dubai Energy Market on Friday .
A statement issued online by th...
November 13, 20200694Category: General
Oman To Observe World Diabetes Day On Saturday
The Sultanate will join other countries and international organisations around the world to observe World Diabetes Day on Saturday.
A statement issued online by the Oman News Agency (ONA), said: &q...
November 13, 20200685Category: General
Royal Air Force Of Oman Rescued Four Citizens Missing At Sea
The Royal Air Force of Oman has conducted a search operation for four citizens missing at sea and rescued them.
A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), said: "An aircraft of the R...
November 13, 20200791Category: General
Several Judgements Issued Against Violators Of Supreme Committee Decisions In Oman
The courts of first instance in various governorates have issued a number of criminal judgments against violators of the decisions of the Supreme Committee to deal with COVID-19 during the period from...
November 13, 20200955Category: Crime News