COVID situation likely to worsen with flu season: WHO regional director
The COVID-19 situation in the Eastern Mediterranean region is grave and worrisome, especially in countries like Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Jordan,
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Author: Vinod Nair
Spotlight: Wary Of Flying
Regardless of age, travelling, or any kind of movement, is necessary to keep a person in good health and a
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Significant drop in patients admitted to hospitals
Muscat: There has been a significant decline in the number of patients admitted to hospitals and Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
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Daily Covid-19 deaths continue to rise
Muscat: With the number of daily cases and deaths from COVID-19 continuing to be alarmingly high, the authorities seem to
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Expats can buy units in multi-storey buildings
Muscat: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on Sunday announced a major decision, which will boost the real estate
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National duty to report violations
Muscat: The government on Thursday said that citizens and residents are partners in the fight against COVID-19 said it is
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Tourists, visitors to get refunds on purchases
With Value-Added Tax (VAT) to be introduced in six months, Oman has announced one of the keenly-awaited economic steps to
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Basic food items, medicines exempted from VAT In Oman
Muscat: The Value-Added Tax (VAT) is expected to provide additional resources for the state’s public finances in the coming years.
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No guests in beaches, hotels in Oman told
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism asked hotels not to allow guests in the beaches from October 11 until
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Hotels told to keep guests off beaches
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has asked hotels not to allow guests on the beaches from October 11 until
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Spotlight: Use the power within you
The World Mental Health Day that was celebrated on Saturday had special significance this year, with the world passing through
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Spotlight: Tourism revival depends on local demand
The efforts of the governments in this part of the world, including Oman, to reduce the dependence on oil have
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Covid-19 deaths in Oman touch 1,000
Muscat: The Sultanate recorded another ‘undesirable” milestone close on the heels of reporting over 100,000 confirmed cases this week. On Wednesday,
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Spotlight: Tourism revival depends on local demand
Muscat: The efforts of the governments in this part of the world, including Oman, to reduce the dependence on oil
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Oman crosses 100,000-mark in seven months
Muscat: The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oman crossed the 100,000-mark on Sunday — 224 days and nearly seven months
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Bus services resume in Muscat
Muscat: Mwasalat resumed city services in Muscat on Sunday as per the directives of the Supreme Committee on COVID-19. In
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing
A new drive-through PCR facility has also been launched at the parking lot of the airport where people can get
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Scheduled flights resume after six months in Oman
The skies of Oman reopened for scheduled flights for the first time in six months. The Sultanate had shut its
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OCCI discusses impact of NOC removal
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Sunday discussed the challenges faced by the private health institutions in
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Covid-19 patients in intensive care cross 200
Muscat: For the first time, the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care crossed 200 in various hospitals of Oman. Such
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Protect workers from exploitation: Shura council
The Majlis Ash’shura council members and representatives from the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) discussed the recent circular of
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