Wimbledon cancelled, first time since World War II
The Wimbledon championships were cancelled for the first time since World War Two on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic struck
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Fifa working on ‘Football Marshall plan’ for virus impact
Fifa is working on the details of a ‘Football Marshall plan’ to deal with the financial fall-out from the coronavirus
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Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics face ‘special situation’
Beijing 2022 organizers said they face “a special situation” after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than
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OOC Board of Directors hold meeting ‘remotely
The Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) Board of Directors held the first meeting for 2020 remotely on Tuesday, headed by Sayyid
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Sprinter Ali Anwar keeps shape with home sessions
Oman’s talented sprinter Ali Anwar al Balushi is under a comprehensive home training sessions as the sports activities are suspended
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Saudi calls for emergency meeting of oil producers
Oil prices soared on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he expects Russia and Saudi Arabia to announce a
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CMA extends deadline for filing of Q1 financials
MUSCAT: In light of the challenges posed by COVID19 containment measures, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) has extended the deadline
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SQU to implement e-learning from April 12
Muscat: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has decided to implement e-learning from April 12 for the eighth week of the spring
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India PM plans staggered exit from vast coronavirus lockdown
NEW DELHI: India will pull out of a three-week lockdown in phases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, as
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Oman Air operates cargo-only flights for MOH
Muscat: Oman Air will operate a series of flights to China for the Ministry of Health, to bring medical supplies
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Shopping guidelines: Only one family member, no kids
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has urged citizens and residents to follow safety procedures while shopping for groceries.
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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina on Thursday, the interior ministry said, extending measures taken
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If threatened, Philippine leader orders military to shoot dead lockdown violators
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned violators of coronavirus lockdown measures they could be shot for causing trouble and
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British Airways could suspend 36,000 employees: BBC
IAG-owned British Airways (ICAG.L) is expected to announce a suspension of about 36,000 of its employees, BBC News reported on
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Thailand hit by African Horse Sickness, killing over 100 horses
BANGKOK: More than 100 horses have died from African Horse Sickness (AHS) in Thailand, government data showed, in the Southeast
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Some laundries exempted from shutdown
Muscat: Based on the decision of the Supreme Committee on COVID-19, Muscat Municipality has given permission to laundry shops to
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57 Covid-19 infected cases have recovered in Oman
Muscat: A total of 57 of the 231 infected cases in Oman have recovered, the said the Minister of Health
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Oman reports 21 new Covid-19 cases, total 231
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the registration of 21 new confirmed cases with Covid-19, which brings the
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Disinfection campaign launched in Seeb
Muscat: The Directorate-General of Muscat Municipality has launched precautionary and preventive spraying campaign in the Wilayat of Seeb in an
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Authorities warn action against unnecessary trips
Muscat: The joint media committee of the military and security services in charge of enforcing control and surveillance of checkpoints
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UK’s Prince Charles, recovered from virus, says it is distressing time for nation
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Charles, who has recovered after testing positive for coronavirus, praised the country’s healthcare workers on Wednesday and
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