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shura-council-approves-omr-100,000-fund-to-help-the-sultanate-during-the-covid-19-pandemic_kuwait
Shura Council Approves OMR 100,000 Fund To Help The Sultanate During The COVID-19 Pandemic The members of the Shura Council have announced a national initiative to help the Sultanate during the COVID-19 pandemic. An amount of OMR 100,000 will be contributed towards the initiative and wil... March 21, 2020 0 1460 Category: Coronavirus
indian-embassy-in-oman-issues-guidelines-for-passport-services_kuwait
Indian Embassy In Oman Issues Guidelines For Passport Services To avoid crowding as a precautionary measure to combat COVID-19, the Embassy of India in Oman has requested the community and others to visit the Embassy in person for any service only if they conside... March 21, 2020 0 4510 Category: Coronavirus
no-international-flights-will-land-in-india-from-march-22_kuwait
No International Flights Will Land In India From March 22 No international flights will land in India from March 22 to 31. According to an official of an India-based airline in Muscat. “This technically means there will be no flights between Oman an... March 20, 2020 0 1564 Category: General
only-local-citizens,-residents-allowed-to-visit-masirah,-khasab_kuwait
Only Local Citizens, Residents Allowed To Visit Masirah, Khasab As a precautionary measure against coronavirus COVID-19, travel on ‘Ferries’ (Shinas – Khasab – Dibba – Limah) and (Shannah – Masairah) routes are limited to Omani ... March 20, 2020 0 1555 Category: Coronavirus
nine-new-coronavirus-cases,total-48_kuwait
Nine New Coronavirus Cases,total 48 The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the registration of nine new confirmed cases with Coronavirus (COVID-19); of which eight cases are citizens and one a resident. Three of the cases are lin... March 20, 2020 0 1887 Category: Coronavirus
mazoon-electricity-company-temporarily-suspends-customer-services_kuwait
Mazoon Electricity Company Temporarily Suspends Customer Services Mazoon Electricity Company has announced the temporary closure of its service offices, starting from today Thursday March 19,2020 until further notice. The company said in a statement: "The co... March 19, 2020 0 1661 Category: Coronavirus
oman-govt-announces-loan-exemptions_kuwait
Oman Govt Announces Loan Exemptions To help businesses affected due to the economic downturn and the Covid-19 threat, the government on Thursday announced the following measures. Provide additional buffer stock for basic food commodi... March 19, 2020 0 1492 Category: Coronavirus
300-expat-workers-deported-for-violating-labour-law_kuwait
300 Expat Workers Deported For Violating Labour Law The Ministry of Manpower has deported more than 300 expats workers for violating the Labour Law. The ministry said in a Statement: "The Ministry’s joint inspection team at the General Di... March 19, 2020 0 1969 Category: Crime News
all-taxi-services-to-operate-with-safety-guidelines-issued-by-the-ministry-of-transport_kuwait
All Taxi Services To Operate With Safety Guidelines Issued By The Ministry Of Transport All taxis, including the on-demand services, will be operational for the benefit of citizens and residents who have to commute for personal and work-related purposes. The app-based companies Otax... March 19, 2020 0 1606 Category: Coronavirus
over-7,000-people-die-of-coronavirus-globally,179,112-confirmed-cases_kuwait
Over 7,000 People Die Of Coronavirus Globally,179,112 Confirmed Cases The global death toll from COVID-19 increased by 475 to 7,426 in the past 24 hours as of 10:00 CET (0900 GMT) Tuesday, according to the daily situation report released by the World Health Organization... March 19, 2020 0 1422 Category: Coronavirus
chances-of-light-rain,-hail,-landfall-variation-and-occasional-thundershowers-in-the-sultanate_kuwait
Chances Of Light Rain, Hail, Landfall Variation And Occasional Thundershowers In The Sultanate There are chances of light rain, hail, landfall variation and occasional thundershowers in the Sultanate this weekend. The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has issued a statement about th... March 19, 2020 0 1443 Category: General
precautions-taken-to-limit-covid-19-impact-in-oman_kuwait
Precautions Taken To Limit Covid-19 Impact In Oman The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) issued a number of directives to all licensed banks and financing leasing companies (FLCs) operating in Oman that is expected to provide additional available liquidity i... March 19, 2020 0 1339 Category: Coronavirus
cbse-examinations-postponed-till-march-31-in-oman_kuwait
CBSE Examinations Postponed Till March 31 In Oman The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations for class 10 and 12 has been postponed till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement issued by CBSE on Wed... March 19, 2020 0 1449 Category: Coronavirus
pregnant-women-should-take-extra-precautions-to-avoid-new-coronavirus_kuwait
Pregnant Women Should Take Extra Precautions To Avoid New Coronavirus Pregnant women should exercise extra caution as the impact on them from the novel coronavirus is little known. Health experts also advise that women who have given birth recently should also take care... March 19, 2020 0 1405 Category: Coronavirus
temporary-exemption-for-medical-tests-when-renewing-visa---moh_kuwait
Temporary Exemption For Medical Tests When Renewing Visa - MOH Expatriates living in Oman can renew their resident card without the mandatory medical examination for a period of one month starting Thursday, March 19, 2020, Ministry of Health said. “Expat... March 19, 2020 0 1919 Category: Humans of Oman
strict-actions-to-be-taken-against-shops-that-flout-supreme-committee-decisions_kuwait
Strict Actions To Be Taken Against Shops That Flout Supreme Committee Decisions In a tougher tone, the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources warned that shops and markets that do not comply with Supreme Committee decision will face stringent penalties. Accord... March 19, 2020 0 1786 Category: Crime News
six-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-oman,total-cases-39_kuwait
Six New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Oman,total Cases 39 The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the registration of six new confirmed cases with Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oman, taking the total number of cases to 39. Of these two cases of citize... March 19, 2020 0 1700 Category: General
public-transport-to-be-stopped-from-tomorrow_kuwait
Public Transport To Be Stopped From Tomorrow Starting from Thursday, March 19, 2020, Oman will suspend all public transportation that includes buses, taxis and ferries until further notice, the Ministry of Transport said. Busies and Ferries t... March 18, 2020 0 1561 Category: Coronavirus
royal-oman-police-to-regulate-entry-of-visitors-at-facilities_kuwait
Royal Oman Police To Regulate Entry Of Visitors At Facilities Royal Oman Police (ROP) said that entry of visitors to its facilities (traffic, passports and residence, civil status) will be regulated to ensure the minimum number of persons at a time whenever in t... March 18, 2020 0 1594 Category: General
moh-decided-to-exempt-some-nationalities-from-the-medical-examination_kuwait
MOH Decided To Exempt Some Nationalities From The Medical Examination As part of the precautionary measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19), the Ministry of Health has decided to exempt some categories of expatriates from the medical examination of residency procedures... March 18, 2020 0 1407 Category: Coronavirus