Snow Covers Oman's Sunny Mountains As Temperatures Fall Below Zero
Oman's highest peak has donned an alluring winter garment, covered in snow as temperatures drop below zero degrees.
In social media posts, followers showed videos of Jebel Shams covered in snow...
January 24, 202301027Category: Oman
Oman Unearths A 5,000-year-old Settlement
During archaeological excavations at Al Gharyein, an ancient settlement dating back 5,000 years was discovered in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi in the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate.
According to the...
January 04, 202301024Category: Oman
In Muscat, Classes Are Suspended Due To Rain
Omani media reported that classes were halted in Muscat due to rain on Wednesday.
Oman's official news agency ONA reported that public and private schools in Muscat were closed due to severe we...
December 29, 202201366Category: Weather
In Oman, Spitting In Public Is Punishable By 20 Riyals
In a statement published in local media, Muscat Municipality announced fines of 20 Omani Riyals (Dh200) for those caught spitting in public areas.
According to the municipality, spitting in public ...
December 12, 202201182Category: Oman
HIV Infections In Oman Are On The Rise, With 8 Reported Every Week
Eight new cases of AIDS are reported every week in the Sultanate of Oman, according to local media.
Over 3,580 HIV cases were reported in Oman last year, and 1,960 of them died.
AIDS cases have ...
November 13, 202201340Category: Oman
The Right Way To Invest In Commodities
Commodity trading is one of the most important types of trading in the stock market, and it depends mainly on buying basic commodities with the aim of investing in them and making profits from price c...
November 08, 202201099Category: Oman
Over 200 Expats Granted Omani Citizenship By Royal Decree
Local media reported that more than 200 expatriates have been granted Omani citizenship. A Royal Decree has been issued by Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik granting the citizenship to 216 expatriates.
Earl...
October 29, 20220761Category: Oman
Camels Are Involved In An Increasing Number Of Accidents
Local media reported a significant increase in traffic accidents involving camels in the Sultanate of Oman.
In the Governorate of Dhofar, stray camels caused more accidents and injuries than ever b...
October 18, 20220886Category: Crime Rate
Unlicensed Use Of The National Flag Is Prohibited In Oman
According to local media, Omanis will no longer be able to use the national emblem or flag without a license from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
The ministry stated on...
October 18, 20220789Category: Oman
The Sultan Of Oman Pardons 325 Prisoners
A total of 325 prisoners convicted in different cases have been pardoned by Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammed's (PBUH) birthday, according to the country&...
October 10, 20220803Category: Oman
Muscat, Other Areas Of Oman Hit By Power Outages
The energy, telecommunications, and aviation sectors in Muscat, among other provinces in the country, were affected by a power outage on Monday.
Described as a "partial blackout," the pow...
September 05, 20220947Category: Oman
Omanization Boosts Jobs For Omanis In 5 Sectors
Recent government figures show that Omanis are replacing foreigners in five sectors in the sultanate through an employment policy dubbed "Omanisation".
Among these sectors are banks, oil,...
August 18, 20220936Category: Oman
Fitch Upgrades Oman's Fiscal Turnaround Due To Oil
Fitch Ratings upgraded Oman's credit rating for the first time after higher oil prices eased financing pressures and reversed nearly a decade of budget deficits.
In a statement on Monday, Fitch...
August 15, 20220758Category: Oman
A Driver Was Arrested For Carrying Passengers On Top Of His Vehicle
Omani Police announced that the Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested a driver for reportedly carrying passengers on top of his vehicle.
Dhofar Governorate was the scene of the incident. The ROP said in...
August 13, 20220753Category: Oman
Oman: Man Drowns With 2 Sons; Wife And Daughter Rescued
A woman and her daughter were rescued by Omani rescue teams, but three other family members drowned off Al Sawadi beach in South Al Batina.
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Department (CDAA) rushed ...
August 13, 20220800Category: Oman
Foreign Infiltrators Detained In Oman
Police in Oman have arrested a group of foreigners attempting to illegally enter the country.
Infiltrators with Arab and African nationalities were arrested in southern Oman's Dhofar governorat...
August 07, 20220775Category: Crime News
Two Workers Die In A Landslide In Oman
The Oman Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said Sunday that two workers were killed in a landslide.
According to the civil defence service, the landslide occurred in Al Dakhiliyah governorate i...
July 31, 20220870Category: Coronavirus
Oman Bus Crash Kills Five, Injures 14
Royal Oman Police (ROP) reported Saturday that five people were killed and 14 others injured in a bus crash in a mountainous area of the country.
On Twitter, the ROP said the wounded sustained medi...
July 23, 20220886Category: Oman
