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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar showcases future plans, confirms Khareef readiness]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SALALAH: The Governorate of Dhofar on Sunday organised a media briefing at Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah under the theme 'Dhofar Flourishes...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The media briefing was held in the presence of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar.</media:title>
            <media:text>The media briefing was held in the presence of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:10:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Greater Muscat: How the city&#039;s planning evolved through time]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The planning of the capital Muscat has been evolving since the 1970s, the Greater Muscat is said to be a tangible embodiment of the Sultanate of Oman’s national ambitions,...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:16:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sultan Qaboos Street to get a facelift in Barka]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  The South Al Batinah Municipality, represented by the Afforestation Section, has implemented a series of initiatives to remove dead and deteriorated Sidr trees along Sulta...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:35:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[HH Sayyid Bilarab unveils Greater Muscat Structure Plan]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Assigned by His Majesty, His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, inaugurated Greater Muscat Structure Plan this morning a...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Khad Village in Suhar: A summer tourist destination]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Al-Khad Village, located in in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, is a popular summer destination for many visitors due to its moderate summer climate, historical and cultural la...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Attack on residential building in Bukha injures 2]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A security source has reported that a residential building housing company employees in the Tibat area of the Wilayat of Bukha was targeted in an attack, resulting in moderate inju...]]></description>
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            <media:title>In this picture obtained from Iran&#039;s ISNA news agency on Monday, the Iran-flagged tugboat Basim sails near a ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. - AFP</media:title>
            <media:text>In this picture obtained from Iran&#039;s ISNA news agency on Monday, the Iran-flagged tugboat Basim sails near a ship anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. - AFP</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:18:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Hallaniyat Islands: protected marine buffer zone]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Established as a Nature Reserve by Royal Decree No 96/2025, Al Hallaniyat Islands serve as a protected marine buffer zone in Dhofar Governorate. The reserve comprises five...]]></description>
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            <media:title>While primarily a destination for specialised marine life tourism, the islands also boast a rich coastline.</media:title>
            <media:text>While primarily a destination for specialised marine life tourism, the islands also boast a rich coastline.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:50:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SEZAD reports major progress in Duqm road projects]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Duqm, Al Wusta: The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) announced major progress in Phase I and Phase II of the dualisation project of SultanSaid bin Taimur Road (National Road N...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:10:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Natural factors blamed for crustacean deaths in Dhofar waters]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Salalah: The death of small crustaceans, such as juvenile shrimp and krill, along parts of the Dhofar coast has been attributed to natural climatic factors, according to officials....]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:25:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL clarifies refund rules for worker ticket deposits]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has clarified the conditions under which employers and establishments can recover the ticket amount deposited as part of a worker’s travel insu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:13:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality shifts to post-launch inspections of new businesses]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Aiming at offering a competitive and attractive business environment in the city, Muscat Municipality adopted the "subsequent inspection" methodology in 2026 to enhance sel...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:01:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muttrah Cable Car trials, not there yet: Firm]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187993/oman/governorates/muttrah-cable-car-trials-not-there-yet-firm]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Muttrah Teleferik has clarified that the operational trials of the cable car project have not started, which will be announced soon.With videos circulating about the cabins making...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:20:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, France hold the first round of Strategic Dialogue]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Paris - The first round of the Strategic Dialogue between the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic was held in Paris, France.The Omani side was chaired by Sheikh Khalifa bin A...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:46:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beekeepers gear up for Al Baram season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: It is mid-April, and the scene is set for Al Baram honey season in Oman. The popular trees of Oman, Al Samr (Acacia tortilis) and Al Salam (Acacia ehrenbergiana) trees have...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality promotes alternative greening]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  Muscat Municipality has highlighted the importance of alternative greening as part of efforts to build a more sustainable and livable urban environment.The initiative goes...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:05:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ministry of information urges compliance with media laws]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  The Ministry of Information has warned against the circulation of media content that violates existing laws, stressing the need for full compliance with regulations govern...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:07:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sesame cultivation project launched in Najd]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar has announced a sesame cultivation expansion project in the Najd area aimed at enhancing fo...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:16:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[FSA strengthens oversight to boost accounting and auditing standards]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has intensified its regulatory oversight of the accounting and auditing profession as part of broader efforts to enhance compliance,...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:30:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman facilitates return of citizens from Iran]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it is continuing efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, to facilitate the return of Omani cit...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:27:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Port of Salalah targeted by drones, Oman  condemns hostile attacks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Port of Salalah was targeted by two drones on Saturday, and the incident resulted in moderate injuries to one of the expatriate workers at the port and limited damage to one of...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:09:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Municipality to license mobile beauty salons in Muscat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality has laid out conditions to establish mobile beauty salons in the country, which will be operated from vehicles.These conditions include that the licence will be...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:25:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Jabal Al Akhdhar Spring Rose Festival on March 30]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah announced the launch of the Spring Rose Season Festival 2026 in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar from March 30. The annual event celebrates the u...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The annual event celebrates the unique beauty of the governorate’s mountain nature. - ONA</media:title>
            <media:text>The annual event celebrates the unique beauty of the governorate’s mountain nature. - ONA</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:59:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Two expats dead, several injured in Suhar drone attack]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: A security source reported that two drones crashed in the Wilayat of Suhar. One crashed in the Al-Awahi industrial area, resulting in the deaths of two expatriates and seve...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:37:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Responding to fire in fuel tanks in Salalah: CDAA]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185977/oman/governorates/responding-to-fire-in-fuel-tanks-in-salalah-cdaa]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said it responded to a fire in the fuel tanks at Salalah Port. The teams have commenced firefighting operations with support from t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:54:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thai bulk carrier attacked near Omani coast; 20 crew rescued]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185933/oman/governorates/thai-bulk-carrier-attacked-near-omani-coast-20-crew-rescued]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre said it received a report that the commercial vessel MAYUREE NAREE, flying the flag of Thailand, was targeted about 13 nautical miles off the O...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:23:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RO157.2m for Muscat Expressway Expansion project]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185482/oman/governorates/ro1572m-for-muscat-expressway-expansion-project]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Suhail bin Nasser al NahdiMUSCAT: The Projects, Tenders, and Local Content Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:49:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman intercepts drones over Dhofar, no casualties reported]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Two drones taken down in airspace of Dhofar GovernorateMusca:  A security source has reported the downing of two drones in the airspace of Dhofar Governorate, while a third drone f...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:36:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Airlines cancel flights after US and Israel strike Iran]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185330/oman/governorates/airlines-cancel-flights-after-us-and-israel-strike-iran]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Global air travel remained in ⁠turmoil on Monday as the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi for a third day, stranding te...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:43:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oil tanker attacked off Muscat coast, one crew member killed]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185328/oman/governorates/oil-tanker-attacked-off-muscat-coast-one-crew-member-killed]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: An oil tanker flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands was attacked by an unmanned boat approximately 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate,...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:19:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[House raided for unhygienic sambosa preparations]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184891/oman/governorates/house-raided-for-unhygienic-sambosa-preparations]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The municipality of Al Musannah, South Al-Batinah Governorate, carried out a raid on a residential house that was being used illegally to prepare sambosas without obtaining...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:03:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Apricot trees blossom in Wakan Village]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The apricot trees are now blooming in the Wakan, donning the hills and houses in spectacular colours.These unique sights will be visible to all visitors until early March,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>This photo is shared by Bipin B Varghese from Muscat.</media:title>
            <media:text>This photo is shared by Bipin B Varghese from Muscat.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:53:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tourism Ministry urges restaurants, cafes to apply for classification]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on restaurants and cafes to apply for tourism classification with the ministry in specific cases.The ministry clarified that...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rove Hotels to launch real estate projects in Duqm]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183994/oman/governorates/rove-hotels-to-launch-real-estate-projects-in-duqm]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Duqm — LEO Developments has confirmed its readiness to invest in the Special Economic Zone  at Duqm (SEZAD) through the development of a shopping centre and a mixed-use building co...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:50:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Classic 2026: The Schmid Sensation]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183989/oman/governorates/muscat-classic-2026-the-schmid-sensation]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[A new scenario unfolded in the finale to mark the inauguration of the Muscat Classic’s new status, promoted to the ProSeries this year. In the Al Bustan finale, on the heights over...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:18:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Classic takes place today]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Now into its fourth edition, the Muscat Classic takes place on Friday and features on the ProSeries calendar, ahead of the Tour of Oman (7-11 February 2026), which has been...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:06:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mobile RO desalination plant unveiled in Dhofar]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183652/oman/governorates/mobile-ro-desalination-plant-unveiled-in-dhofar]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - As part of its efforts to enhance water supply preparedness, Nama Dhofar Services successfully conducted an operational trial of a mobile desalination plant using reverse...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:08:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality awards contracts for 7 residential park projects]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183574/oman/governorates/muscat-municipality-awards-contracts-for-7-residential-park-projects]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Eng. Ahmed bin Saeed al Amri, chairman of Muscat Municipality, chaired a meeting of the Municipality’s Internal Tenders Committee today, during which contracts were awarded for sev...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:20:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman expands &#039;Google Street View&#039; coverage]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182634/oman/governorates/oman-expands-google-street-view-coverage]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in cooperation with the National Survey and Geospatial Information Authority and Google, launched the...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:32:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muttrah Cable Car due for completion in Q1, 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182290/oman/governorates/muttrah-cable-car-due-for-completion-in-q1-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The work of the Muttrah Cable Car project is progressing well and is expected to be completed before the end of the first quarter of this year.Speaking to the Observer, Kha...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:16:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SEZAD opens tender for new road project]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182209/oman/governorates/sezad-opens-tender-for-new-road-project]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat, Oman -- The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) announced the issuance of a tender for the construction of a new road network with a total len...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:03:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RO 20m per governorate under the 11th Five-Year Plan]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182206/oman/governorates/ro-20m-per-governorate-under-the-11th-five-year-plan]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The State General Budget 2026 has allocated RO 20 million for each governorate under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan, aiming to deliver sustainable economic and social...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:21:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Governorates: Muttrah Square, and other waterfront projects]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182148/oman/governorates/governorates-muttrah-square-and-other-waterfront-projects]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The State General Budget 2026 has allocated RO20 million per governorate during the 11th Five-Year Development Plan to deliver sustainable economic and social development a...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:58:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New digital roadside billboards launched in Muscat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[JCDecaux Oman has unveiled Digital Impact, a new digital out-of-home (DOOH) network developed in collaboration with Muscat Municipality.The initiative introduces 15 large-format di...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:15:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A month-long &#039;Muscat Nights&#039; begins tomorrow]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181940/oman/governorates/a-month-long-muscat-nights-begins-tomorrow]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: As the world welcomes the new year with hopes and aspirations, Oman is prepared to kick off Muscat Nights. The event will take place at various venues and shopping malls th...]]></description>
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                        <author>observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:35:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Food trucks site developed in Mawelah]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181769/oman/governorates/food-trucks-site-developed-in-mawelah]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality and Sohar International Bank have signed a memorandum of cooperation to organize and support the activities of street vendors, as part of enhancing community pa...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:48:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Nights 2026 from January 1]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[With the Muscat Nights Festival 2026 only around half a month away, Muscat Municipality has intensified its preparations by floating tenders or awarding contracts for various activ...]]></description>
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