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new-covid-19-strain-recorded-in-oman_kuwait
New Covid-19 Strain Recorded In Oman  The analysis of the epidemiological situation data in the Sultanate showed that new Covid-19 mutants including the South African strain were recorded in the country.  A statement issued on... March 01, 2021 0 597 Category: Coronavirus
oman-to-suspend-all-commercial-activities-in-the-evening-across-all-governorates-from-march-4_kuwait
Oman To Suspend All Commercial Activities In The Evening Across All Governorates From March 4  The Supreme Committee has decided to close all commercial activities in all governorates of the Sultanate between 8 pm to 5 am from March 4 until March 20.  The aforementioned closure in... March 01, 2021 0 530 Category: General
circular-on-procedures-required-for-the-movement-of-seafarers-issued-in-oman_kuwait
Circular On Procedures Required For The Movement Of Seafarers Issued In Oman The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has clarified the procedures required for the movement of seafarers to and from ships. A statement issued online by Ministry of ... March 01, 2021 0 567 Category: General
agreement-signed-for-national-leadership-growth-program_kuwait
Agreement Signed For National Leadership Growth Program The Ministry of Finance has signed an agreement to implement the National Program for Leadership Development and Future Foresight. A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA) said :"Th... March 01, 2021 0 535 Category: General
ministry-of-health-expands-vaccine-target-groups-in-oman_kuwait
Ministry Of Health Expands Vaccine Target Groups In Oman  The Ministry of Health has announced new categories of citizens and residents who would become eligible for the "Pfizer-Biontec" and "Oxford-Astzeneca" vaccines, as the final... March 01, 2021 0 664 Category: General
shura-council-committee-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated_kuwait
Shura Council Committee Urges People To Get Vaccinated The Health and Environment Committee of the Shura Council has urged all those eligible for vaccination to take the dose to avoid Covid-19 infections. A statement issued online by the Shura Council ... March 01, 2021 0 563 Category: General
pakistan's-ambassador-to-oman-addresses-ndc_kuwait
Pakistan's Ambassador To Oman Addresses NDC Pakistan's Ambassador to Oman His Excellency K. K. Ahsan Wagan delivered a speech at a reception hosted by the Commandant of the National Defence College. At the invitation of the Commandant, H... March 01, 2021 0 730 Category: General
312-new-corona-cases-in-oman,-total-cases-reached-to-141,808_kuwait
312 New Corona Cases In Oman, Total Cases Reached To 141,808 The Ministry of Health has registered 312 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths in Oman and 31 number of cases admitted in last 24hrs, bringing the total cases to 141,808. Total number of patients admitt... March 01, 2021 0 578 Category: Coronavirus
new-campaign-against-human-trafficking-launched-in-oman_kuwait
New Campaign Against Human Trafficking Launched In Oman  The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking (NCCHT), is launching the 'Insan' campaign which will continue until May 31, 2021. A statement issued online by the NCCHT said: &quo... March 01, 2021 0 654 Category: General
upto-omr-15,000-fine,-jail-term-for-ipr-violations-in-oman_kuwait
Upto OMR 15,000 Fine, Jail Term For IPR Violations In Oman A maximum jail term of 3 years and a fine of up to OMR 15,000 will be the punishment for anyone who infringes a legally protected right of an author, a holder of a neighbouring right or an industrial ... March 01, 2021 0 644 Category: General
salamair-announces-extra-flight-to-salalah_kuwait
SalamAir Announces Extra Flight To Salalah  SalamAir has announced an additional flight to Salalah on March 2, 2021. The airline said in a statement: "SalamAir will operate an additional flight to Salalah on March 2, 2021. Book no... March 01, 2021 0 712 Category: General
oman's-electronic-census-commended-by-united-nations_kuwait
Oman's Electronic Census Commended By United Nations The Population Division of the United Nations has commended the Sultanate’s efforts in implementing the electronic census 2020. A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA), said: &quo... March 01, 2021 0 480 Category: General
eight-women-arrested-in-oman_kuwait
Eight Women Arrested In Oman The Royal Oman Police (ROP), has arrested eight women for practicing acts contrary to public morals. A statement issued online by the ROP said: "South Al-Batinah Governorate Police Command arr... March 01, 2021 0 644 Category: Crime News
from-oman-to-mars-a-meteorite's-journey-back-home_kuwait
From Oman To Mars: A Meteorite's Journey Back Home U.S. Space agency NASA had a unique payload onboard its Perseverance rover that touched down on the Martian surface recently. 'Sayh Al Uhaymir 008', a meteorite fragment from the Red Planet, w... March 01, 2021 0 576 Category: General
we-love-oman-magnificent-coastal-scenery-at-kumzar_kuwait
We Love Oman: Magnificent Coastal Scenery At Kumzar In the northern Governorate of Musandam lies Kumzar. Nestled in an isolated bay close to the Strait of Hormuz, this village is only accessible by boat. It is a favourite tourism destination for its ma... March 01, 2021 0 616 Category: General
committed-to-serve-oman_kuwait
Committed To Serve Oman Emergency service personnel in Oman stayed ever-committed to helping the population when they needed assistance last year, taking part in more than 17,000 operations where their help was needed. Wh... March 01, 2021 0 564 Category: General
google-hashcode-contest-2021-omani-team-takes-first-place-at-arab-level_kuwait
Google HashCode Contest 2021: Omani Team Takes First Place At Arab Level  A team of students (Rakeezh) from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, took first place at the level of the Arab world and the 22nd global position in the 2021 Google HashC... March 01, 2021 0 581 Category: General
rising-temperatures-signal-approach-of-summer-season-in-oman_kuwait
Rising Temperatures Signal Approach Of Summer Season In Oman  Parts of Oman on Sunday recorded temperatures of nearly 35 degrees Celsius, a clear sign that hotter weather is approaching. Joba, near Muhut in the governorate of Al Wusta, recorded the high... March 01, 2021 0 733 Category: General
imf-estimates-oman’s-debt-to-gdp-to-decrease-gradually_kuwait
IMF Estimates Oman’s Debt To GDP To Decrease Gradually  Reforms aimed at promoting economic diversification will help decrease Oman’s debt to GDP, the International Monetary Fund has observed. An IMF mission held in Oman between 17 and 31 Ja... March 01, 2021 0 645 Category: General
oman-ranked-second-in-world-food-security-index_kuwait
Oman Ranked Second In World Food Security Index  The Sultanate has been ranked second among the Arab countries' World Food Security Index for the year 2020. In a statement, Oman TV said: "The Sultanate is second among Arab countr... February 28, 2021 0 626 Category: General