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national-serological-survey-aims-to-trace-the-causes-and-areas-of-transmission-of-covid-19_kuwait
National Serological Survey Aims To Trace The Causes And Areas Of Transmission Of COVID-19 Locals and expats taking part in the ongoing National Serological Survey are required to go to the health centre they’ve been instructed to visit, where they will be briefed on what they need to... November 10, 2020 0 515 Category: Coronavirus
no-single-use-plastic-bags-from-january_kuwait
No Single-use Plastic Bags From January Come January 1, 2021, the Sultanate will say adieu to the single-use plastic bags to control pollution and implement the law on environmental protection. As a prelude to the implementation of the ban... November 10, 2020 0 691 Category: General
covid-19-vaccine-90%-effective-in-phase-3-trial-says-pfizer_kuwait
Covid-19 Vaccine 90% Effective In Phase 3 Trial Says Pfizer A vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 infections in ongoing Phase 3 trials, the companies announced on Monday. The statement was releas... November 09, 2020 0 346 Category: Coronavirus
oman-air-issues-statement-on-covid-19-health-coverage_kuwait
Oman Air Issues Statement On Covid-19 Health Coverage COVID-19 Coverage for Oman Air passengers travelling to all destinations will be valid for 31 days from the day of the flight, the airline announced. However, this coverage will not cover passengers w... November 09, 2020 0 532 Category: Coronavirus
363-new-corona-cases-in-oman,-total-cases-reached-to-118503_kuwait
363 New Corona Cases In Oman, Total Cases Reached To 118503 The Ministry of Health has registered 363 new coronavirus cases and 9 deaths in Oman and 26 number of cases admitted in last 24hrs, bringing the total cases to 118503. Total number of patien... November 09, 2020 0 469 Category: Coronavirus
ministry-of-education-signed-a-cooperation-agreement-with-pdo-to-provide-pcs-to-students_kuwait
Ministry Of Education Signed A Cooperation Agreement With PDO To Provide PCs To Students The Ministry of Education on Sunday signed a cooperation agreement with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for financing the purchase of 2,931 computers for students at schools located within the compan... November 09, 2020 0 549 Category: General
ministry-of-awqaf-and-religious-affairs-issues-clarification-about-mosque-re-openings_kuwait
Ministry Of Awqaf And Religious Affairs Issues Clarification About Mosque Re-openings The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs has clarified about the procedural guide for the preparation of mosque re-openings. A statement issued online by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affa... November 09, 2020 0 636 Category: General
fine,-prison-term-for-animal-exploitation-in-oman_kuwait
Fine, Prison Term For Animal Exploitation In Oman Exploiting animals for entertainment shows is now banned in Oman, and those who do so will be penalised. These measures are based on Royal Decree No. 21/2017, which governs the protection of animal... November 09, 2020 0 473 Category: General
prestigious-award-for-squ-team-led-by-omani_kuwait
Prestigious Award For SQU Team Led By Omani A team of doctors at Sultan Qaboos University has been won the IBRO Award by the World Brain Research Organisation in the United Kingdom for their initiatives concerned with body health, diet, sports ... November 07, 2020 0 630 Category: General
us-election-2020-joe-biden-wins-the-presidency_kuwait
US Election 2020: Joe Biden Wins The Presidency US election is finally concluded after four days of counting. Democratic nominee Joe Biden won the presidency over Donald Trump, to become 46th president of the United States of America. The victory i... November 07, 2020 0 442 Category: General
dar-al-atta’a-distributes-more-than-100-boxes-of-food-items-to-needy-families-in-oman_kuwait
Dar Al Atta’a Distributes More Than 100 Boxes Of Food Items To Needy Families In Oman Dar Al Atta’a Association recently celebrated the World Food Day by distributing more than 100 boxes of food items among people in need. The food items included rice, flour, oil, sugar, tea a... November 07, 2020 0 526 Category: General
1394-permits-for-import-exemptions-issued-in-oman-in-third-quarter_kuwait
1394 Permits For Import Exemptions Issued In Oman In Third Quarter 1,394 permits of exemptions for imports by industrial establishments from GCC countries were issued during the third quarter of 2020. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion sai... November 07, 2020 0 491 Category: General
twitter-users-in-oman-ask-for-action-against-whatsapp-hacking-attempts_kuwait
Twitter Users In Oman Ask For Action Against WhatsApp Hacking Attempts Social media users in Oman have taken to Twitter to request authorities to implement measures to prevent hacking of WhatsApp accounts. Several hashtags on the micro-blogging site are being used to ... November 07, 2020 0 954 Category: Humans of Oman
oman's-minister-of-economy-discusses-new-ten-year-plan-with-governors_kuwait
Oman's Minister Of Economy Discusses New Ten-year Plan With Governors The Minister of Economy has met Governors to discuss the tenth ten-year plan. A statement issued online by the Ministry of Economy said, "His Excellency Dr. Said bin Mohamed Al Saqri Minister ... November 07, 2020 0 564 Category: General
central-bank-of-oman's-foreign-assets-increase_kuwait
Central Bank Of Oman's Foreign Assets Increase The foreign assets of the Central Bank of Oman reached more than OMR 6 billion by the end of August 2020. A statement issued online by the Oman News Agency (ONA), said, "The foreign assets of ... November 07, 2020 0 441 Category: General
occi-welcomes-reduction-in-real-estate-transaction-fees_kuwait
OCCI Welcomes Reduction In Real Estate Transaction Fees Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has welcomed the measures by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to reduce real estate transaction fees to 3 percent from 5 percent. Eng Redha bi... November 07, 2020 0 548 Category: General
final-cycle-of-the-national-serological-survey-begins-tomorrow_kuwait
Final Cycle Of The National Serological Survey Begins Tomorrow The fourth and final cycle of the National serological survey of COVID19 virus infection, conducted by the Ministry of Health will begin from Sunday. The role of the survey has been significant in ... November 07, 2020 0 502 Category: Coronavirus
several-people-convicted-for-supreme-committee-violations_kuwait
Several People Convicted For Supreme Committee Violations A primary court in Buraimi convicted on November 4, 2020, four offenders of violating the ban on movement as per the Law on Communicable Disease Control. The sentence was one-month imprisonment and de... November 07, 2020 0 529 Category: Crime News
second-round-of-results-for-higher-education-admissions-announced-in-oman_kuwait
Second Round Of Results For Higher Education Admissions Announced In Oman The Higher Education Admission Center (HEAC) at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation announced today the results of the second sorting of applications for admission to higher educ... November 06, 2020 0 542 Category: General
oman-oil-price-dropped_kuwait
Oman Oil Price Dropped The price of Oman oil has decreased, with prices for delivery by next January reaching $40.94 USD on the Dubai Energy Market on Friday .       A statement issued online by the Oman N... November 06, 2020 0 607 Category: General