Sudan swears in civilian-majority ruling council
Khartoum: Sudan took further steps in its transition towards civilian rule on Wednesday with the swearing in of a new
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Cases of camel deaths raise alarm
Saham: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) responded to a call from one of camel’s owners following cases of
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Apple debuts credit card as it readies TV+ launch
San Francisco: Apple last week launched a smartphone-generation credit card in the US and moved closer to hitting the hot
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Thailand extends visa fee waivers to boost tourism as growth slows
BANGKOK: Thailand will extend until April next year a measure that waives fees for visas on arrival issued to tourists
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Over 400 expats deported for labour law violations
The Directorate General of Manpower in Al-Dhahirah Governorate carried out a number of inspection campaigns in private establishments and worksites
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Omani doctor discovers new fungus
Muscat: For the first time in the world, Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed al Hatmi, Senior Medical Laboratories Specialist at the
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Fishermen Sheds make a difference for Qantab’s fishing community
Muscat: The ten sheds that were developed to support 40 fishermen in the village of Qantab, subsequently providing to a
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Indian airports on alert: Former Finance Minister cannot leave country
Indian’s Former Union Minister P Chidambaram cannot leave the country. All airports, immigration desks have been put on high alert,
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Residential units most vulnerable to fire accidents: Report
Muscat: Residential units and vehicles have been the most vulnerable to accidental fires in the country over the past three
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Over 600,000 tourists visit Dhofar so far
Muscat: 602,922 tourists visited the Salalah Tourism Festival at the end of its eighth week, compared to 665,539 during the
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Serena to begin 2020 season with return to Auckland
Former world number one Serena Williams will begin her 2020 season with a return to the Auckland Open in January,
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Cultural Attaché in London issues alert for Omani students
Muscat: Oman’s Cultural Attaché in London has issued an important alert for Omani students to the UK for the academic
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Large quantities of pesticides seized: Ministry
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOAF) said its food control inspectors in the governorates of North and South
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Why you should never leave child alone in car
Every year, multiple fatalities in cars are reported around the world, and the Middle East is no exception with outdoor
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Two arrested for thefts from restaurant, stores
Muscat: The Criminal Investigation Department led by Buraimi Police arrested two Asian expatriates on charges of stealing cash from a
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Tracking system helps cut spending on municipal vehicles
Muscat: With the application of vehicle tracking system, Muscat Municipality succeeded in raising the level of productivity in the services
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HM Sultan Qaboos congratulates Emir of Kuwait on successful medical check-up
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir
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Olive harvest season begins
Muscat: Expecting a plentiful of oil extraction, olive harvest season began in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in the Governorate of
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Expat held for stealing RO43,000 from store
–ALI AL KASBI Muscat: An Asian expatriate has been arrested on charges of stealing RO 43,000 from a commercial store
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Expat defrauded of RO25,000, accused arrested
Muscat: Officials from Bausher police station arrested a defendant of Asian nationality after he defrauded another expatriate. The accused had
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Oman Air launches app for cargo customers
Muscat: Oman Air Cargo successfully launched the mobile App to all Oman Air Cargo customers including Shippers and Freight Forwarders.
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