First Sri Lankan repatriation flight takes off
Muscat: As many as 290 stranded Sri Lankan nationals left for home on Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 306, a
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Coronavirus: ROP takes tough action against violators
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) on Sunday arrested a number of residents and citizens across Oman for defying orders
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A peep into the world of wolves
By Rasha al Raisi Continuing the theme of reviewing international classics, this time I chose a Canadian book called Never
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Covid-19 test, treatment free for expats: Health Minister
Muscat: Dr Ahmed al Saeedi, the Minister of Health, during an e-press conference on Thursday said, as per the directives
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Coronavirus: Latest numbers from Gulf countries
Muscat: Governments across the Middle East region are preparing measures to head off a new wave of coronavirus cases as
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Oman confirms 2 new Coronavirus cases on Sunday, total cases reach 22
MUSCAT: Two new cases of Coronavirus infection had been reported in Oman on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in
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Trump downplays epidemic fears as virus spreads around world
Washington: President Donald Trump has played down fears of a major coronavirus outbreak in the United States, even as infections
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Photo Gallery: Sultan Qaboos in memories
The 40-day official mourning period of late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos ends today. Sultan Qaboos will live in our hearts
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No coronavirus cases reported in Oman: MoH
Muscat: Rebuffing social media rumors, the Ministry of Health(MoH) on Monday clarified that no cases have been registered so far
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Oman suspends flights to China
Muscat: Public Authority for Civil Aviation(PACA) on Sunday said in the wake of Coronavirus outbreak in China, the authorities have
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Nepal rescuers call off search for trekkers after new avalanches
KATHMANDU: Rescuers in Nepal called off efforts on Monday to find seven people, including four South Korean trekkers, after fresh
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Saiq records sub-zero temperature
Muscat: Heavy rains lashed across the Sultanate on Wednesday brought down the temperatures significantly to sub-zero degrees Celsius in many
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Trough of low pressure to bring rains across Oman
MUSCAT: The Sultanate will be affected by a trough of low pressure starting from today evening to Sunday, the Directorate-General
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‘Ring of fire’ eclipse enthrals skywatchers
Wearing special glasses, hundreds of astronomy lovers and sky watchers, including kids, gathered across the designated watchpoints set up by
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Oman gets rare glimpses of annular solar eclipse
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday morning witnessed the Annular Eclipse for about three hours. This rarest astronomical phenomenon,
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Photographing the Arabian Red Fox
The Arabian Red Fox is similar in colour and appearance to the common Red Fox. However, it is more adapted to desert life than its parent species.
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Early results rumours not true: Election officials
Muscat: Officials in charge of the 9th Majlis Ash’shura elections refuted the ‘early results’ rumours circulating on social media platforms.
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Cyclone Kyarr: No direct impact in Oman for next 4 days
Met office clarified that the Sultanate is unlikely to face any direct impact of the cyclone at least for the next four days.
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