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Extremely heavy rain predicted as low pressure will peak on Tuesday
Extremely heavy rain predicted as low pressure will peak on Tuesday

MUSCAT: The governorates of Al Sharqiyah North and South witnessed extremely heavy rains accompanied by hail and strong downdraft wind as a low pressure system continued to impact the country for the second day, on Monday.The National Committee on Emergency Management continued its efforts to provide aid and support to citizens and residents through a number of...
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New weather condition likely to bring rain next week
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Rescue operations continue as rain subsides

Oman calls for unified efforts to combat human trafficking
The floods caused extensive damage to infrastructure and property

Shinas floods: Heavy rains cause widespread damage, disruption
Some of the vendors heaved sigh of relief as the torrential rains didn't cause much damage

Muttrah Souq bears the brunt of rain
Muscat International Airport receives 'diverted' flights

Muscat International Airport receives 'diverted' flights
Rains bring cheer to Al Sawaqim residents

Rains bring cheer to Al Sawaqim residents
During the meeting, Sayyid Badr underscored the role of GCC-Arab committees entrusted with combating human trafficking. — ONA

Foreign Minister receives officials tasked with combating human trafficking
Oman joins international community in celebrating World Heritage Day

Oman marks World Heritage Day 2024
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Shura lodges request for discussion to education minister on weather impact on North Al Sharqiyah schools

Oman marks World Heritage Day tomorrow
The quantities of municipal solid waste and slaughter waste received at the company's landfills during the period from 9 to 13 April exceeded 31,000 tonnes. - ONA

be'ah receives over 31,000 tonnes of waste during Eid al Fitr
Today last day to register for Imdad Hackathon

Today last day to register for Imdad Hackathon
The renewed MoU was signed by Dr Zahran al Salti, Dean, CBFS and Maari Ponniah, President, ISACA Muscat Chapter

CBFS, ISACA renew MoU to enhance CPE
The signing ceremony took place during the visit of Dr Mohammed Nasser al Zaabi, Secretary General at the Ministry of Defence, to the UK. - ONA

Oman signs academic connection agreement with UK university
TRENDING STORIES
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New weather condition likely to bring rain next week

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Indonesia issued tsunami warning after more eruption from Mount Ruang

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Nestlé criticized for adding sugar to baby food

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Rescue operations continue as rain subsides

Oman calls for unified efforts to combat human trafficking

Oman raise medals tally to 12 at GCC Youth Games

Oman raise medals tally to 12 at GCC Youth Games

The floods caused extensive damage to infrastructure and property

Shinas floods: Heavy rains cause widespread damage, disruption

Some of the vendors heaved sigh of relief as the torrential rains didn't cause much damage

Muttrah Souq bears the brunt of rain

OMAN VIDEOS
Health
Sports activities boost productivity

Sports activities boost productivity

Muscat: Scientific studies have proven that consuming healthy food has a great ability to improve the quality of life during fasting and raise efficiency of daily performance and achievement, but this alone is not enough.Practicing sports helps keep...

The Sultanate of Oman reported 369 cases of tuberculosis in 2022, including 101 Omanis
Preventive measures key to avoid TB: MOH
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3-year-old toddler treated for hernia in Al Rustaq Hospital
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Oman consulate in Mumbai warns of medical treatment frauds
A sound sleep is essential for a productive holy month

A sound sleep is essential for a productive holy month
The Central Blood Bank needs 10 platelet donors daily to save the lives of patients and those injured in accidents, burns, and major surgeries.

Ramadhan: Urgent call for blood, platelet donations
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Governorates

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Mahadha gets maximum rainfall in 3 days, Shinas 51.6 mm in one hour

Government measures boost Oman's credit ratings

Government measures boost Oman's credit ratings

Carnival promotes charm of Musandam

A surge in inbound visitors by 21.5 per cent

ROP

1,630 rescued, 630 evacuated by ROP during extreme weather

ROP enhances maritime safety with GMDSS certification

Biometric Law: A qualitative leap to accelerate criminal investigation 

Concealing identity in public places a punishable offense

Money doubling scam: expat arrested

Transport

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Agreement signed for phase 1 of Batinah Coastal Road

Muscat Airport receives 'diverted' flights

Mwasalat suspends intercity bus services

Al Ansab-Al Jifnain road construction gets underway

Oman Air revises flight frequencies for summer

TOURISM
Oman joins international community in celebrating World Heritage Day

Oman marks World Heritage Day 2024

MUSCAT: Represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT), the Sultanate of Oman is taking part in celebration marking World Heritage Day, which falls on 18 April every year, under the slogan...

Oman marks World Heritage Day tomorrow

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Classic cars steal the thunder at Bahla Fort

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Oman's largest zoo to add water theme park

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Wadi Bani Khalid receives 11,807 visitors

EDITORS PICKS
New weather condition likely to bring rain next week

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is expected to embrace another weather condition next week, an official at Oman Meteorology said.An air trough of low pressure is likely to affect the Sultanate’s atmosphere on April...

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Indonesia issued tsunami warning after more eruption from Mount Ruang

Nestlé criticized for adding sugar to baby food

Rescue operations continue as rain subsides
Labour

The fifth edition of the Government Forum to Combat Human Trafficking in the Middle East was launched in Muscat on Wednesday

Oman calls for unified regional efforts to combat human trafficking

Labour Ministry urges businesses owners to protect workers in severe weather

Work suspended in 5 governorates on Tuesday

Workers' complaints mostly related to contracts, wages: GFOW

Govt, private employees entitled for special leaves

Community

Oman calls for unified efforts to combat human trafficking

Shura lodges request for discussion to education minister on weather impact on North Al Sharqiyah schools

OHRC following up on children's deaths in flash floods

Nearly 150 workers receive Eid gifts

Four movies from Oman to take part in Gulf Film Festival

Environment

The quantities of municipal solid waste and slaughter waste received at the company's landfills during the period from 9 to 13 April exceeded 31,000 tonnes. - ONA

be'ah receives over 31,000 tonnes of waste during Eid al Fitr

Great Royal attention to wildlife preservation

You can watch the solar eclipse online

Fuel efficiency sticker to be mandatory in all vehicles

Taking action for a cleaner future

Education

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Educational Directorates to decide on school operations tomorrow

Online classes to continue on Wednesday

Online classes to continue tomorrow

MoE makes statement on the death of students

Weather: Classes suspended across multiple governorates

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