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2-more-new-corona-cases,total-cases-24_kuwait
2 More New Corona Cases,total Cases 24 Ministry of Health has registered two new cases of coronavirus on Monday after two Omani citizens tested positive. “Their condition is stable and they are under home isolation,” Ministr... March 17, 2020 0 1640 Category: Coronavirus
oman-announced-public-holiday-on-march-22-on-occasion-of-israa-wal-miraj_kuwait
Oman Announced Public Holiday On March 22 On Occasion Of Israa Wal Miraj Oman announced a public holiday on March 22 on occasion of Israa Wal Miraj. In a brief statement posted on social media, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported: "On the occasion of Israa Wal M... March 17, 2020 0 1703 Category: General
paca-announced-that-isolated-rains-forecast-in-parts-of-oman_kuwait
PACA Announced That Isolated Rains Forecast In Parts Of Oman There are chances of isolated rainfall in some parts of Northern Oman, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced on Monday. In its weather forecast, PACA said, "Medium and high ... March 16, 2020 0 1718 Category: General
oman-announces-closure-of-public-parks_kuwait
Oman Announces Closure Of Public Parks Starting from tomorrow, Muscat Municipality will close parks. Muscat Municipality said in a statement: "In response to the decisions of the Supreme Committee to deal with Covid-19, Muscat Muni... March 16, 2020 0 1650 Category: Coronavirus
5-expats-arrested_kuwait
5 Expats Arrested Five expats have been arrested on charges of stealing from a private clinic, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced. A statement said: "Dhofar Governorate Police Headquarters arrested five expa... March 16, 2020 0 2180 Category: Crime News
royal-hospital-suspends-routine-case-services-until-further-notice_kuwait
Royal Hospital Suspends Routine Case Services Until Further Notice The Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by Royal Hospital, said that starting from March 16,  the treatment services provided for routine non-emergency cases (whose delay in appointments does n... March 16, 2020 0 1674 Category: General
oman-hospitals-have-issued-guidelines-for-hospital-visitors-and-outpatients_kuwait
Oman Hospitals Have Issued Guidelines For Hospital Visitors And Outpatients Hospitals in Oman have issued guidelines to be patients and relatives visiting them, said a statement from the Ministry of Health. As per the guidelines, there will be a total ban on visits to ICU ... March 16, 2020 0 1624 Category: Coronavirus
fingerprint-biometric-attendance-system-suspended-in-oman_kuwait
Fingerprint Biometric Attendance System Suspended In Oman The Ministry of Manpower has announced a series of preventive measures to ensure the safety of workers in the private sector to control the spread of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). The procedures ... March 16, 2020 0 1893 Category: Coronavirus
no-need-to-panic-and-stock-up-on-food,-there-are-enough-supplies_kuwait
No Need To Panic And Stock Up On Food, There Are Enough Supplies Even as the authorities ruled out possibilities of shortage of essentials, panic-stricken citizens and residents are rushing to malls and supermarkets to stock up essential items. Most hypermarkets, s... March 16, 2020 0 1719 Category: Coronavirus
oman-bans-entry-for-all-non-omanis,-except-gcc-citizens_kuwait
Oman Bans Entry For All Non-Omanis, Except GCC Citizens The Supreme Committee tasked with handling the developments resulting from the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) held a meeting under the chairmanship of Hammoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister... March 16, 2020 1 1968 Category: Coronavirus
oman's-national-biscuit-company-loses-omr-70,000-in-online-fraud_kuwait
Oman's National Biscuit Company Loses OMR 70,000 In Online Fraud National Biscuits Industries has been exposed to an online fraud when a transaction of Euros 169,799 (OMR 70,090) was carried out from its accounts. The company said in a disclosure to the Muscat S... March 13, 2020 0 1967 Category: General
china-reports-more-deaths-due-to-corona_kuwait
China Reports More Deaths Due To Corona China has reported 7 new deaths and 21 new cases of persons infected with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA) In a statement ONA said: “China a... March 13, 2020 0 1626 Category: Coronavirus
who-says-that-covid19-can-be-characterized-as-a-pandemic_kuwait
WHO Says That COVID19 Can Be Characterized As A Pandemic WHO said on Wednesday that COVID19 can be characterized as a pandemic. Describing the situation as a pandemic does not change WHO’s assessment of the threat posed by this Coronavirus. It does... March 13, 2020 0 1536 Category: Coronavirus
current-situation-does-not-require-suspension-of-the-study_kuwait
Current Situation Does Not Require Suspension Of The Study The Supreme Committee dealing with coronavirus under the chairmanship of His Excellency Hammoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, met today and came up with the decision that the current si... March 13, 2020 0 1598 Category: Coronavirus
mwasalat-has-transported-more-than-9.2-million-passengers_kuwait
Mwasalat Has Transported More Than 9.2 Million Passengers Mawasalat said its public transport buses carried more than 9.2 million passengers in 2019 across city services of Muscat, Salalah and Suhar and the intercity (long-distance) routes. The number of ... March 13, 2020 0 1925 Category: General
oman-suspends-flights-between-saudi-and-oman_kuwait
Oman Suspends Flights Between Saudi And Oman As a result of new travel restrictions, Oman Air will temporarily be suspending all flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman effective March 12, 2020 until further notice.... March 13, 2020 0 1649 Category: Coronavirus
new-measures-against-coronavirus,health-and-safety-of-citizens-and-residents-is-main-concern_kuwait
New Measures Against Coronavirus,health And Safety Of Citizens And Residents Is Main Concern In implementation of Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for the formation of a supreme committee to tackle developments of coronavirus (Covid-19) in light of updated health indicator... March 13, 2020 0 1735 Category: Coronavirus
coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-travel-advice_kuwait
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Travel Advice The travel advisory has been prepared by Oman Air in accordance with IATA for the benefit for both inbound and outbound travellers. OMAN Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy and... March 10, 2020 0 1748 Category: General
smuggling-attempt-foiled_kuwait
Smuggling Attempt foiled The Coast Guard police has thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs by sea. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said in a statement, "Coast Guard police boats, led by Musandam Governorate, thwarted the sm... March 10, 2020 0 1777 Category: General
two-more-cases-of-coronavirus-reported_kuwait
Two More Cases Of Coronavirus Reported Two more new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Oman, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. The Ministry of Health issued statement No 12 that said, “The Ministry of Health (MoH) a... March 10, 2020 0 1642 Category: General