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        <title><![CDATA[Traffic diverted for Mazoon Mosque roundabout works: Municipality]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mwasalat to stop cash payments on city services]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air launches flights to Tashkent, Singapore]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[SalamAir to operate direct Muscat-Medan service tomorrow]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:20:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:50:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, IMO open temporary transit corridor in Strait of Hormuz for safe navigation]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: In a move underscoring its longstanding commitment to maritime security and freedom of navigation, the Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Or...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:16:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, Sudan explore stronger cooperation in ports and logistics]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Eng. Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), received at his office on Wednesday  Saif al Nasr al Tijani, Mini...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:12:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Drone operations gain momentum in Oman’s aviation push]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is strengthening its drive towards the future of aviation by adopting advanced air mobility technologies, in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vis...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:26:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SalamAir eyes Goa, Navi Mumbai in India, to set up base in Salalah]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's national budget airline, SalamAir, is exploring new destinations in India and plans to set up a base in Salalah to expand operations in the South of...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:41:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[FSA mandates minimum EV insurance coverage by end-2026]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a circular requiring all insurance companies licenced to provide motor insurance in Oman to maintain a minimum level of el...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:06:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Ferries carry over 250,000 passengers in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The National Ferries Company, Oman’s national maritime transport operator, transported more than 250,000 passengers during 2025, recording an average of around 690 passenge...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:50:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Works on Al Nuzha Street project to begin in June]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Muscat Municipality signed a contract to implement the al Nuzha Street dualisation project in South Mabela, Wilayat of Seeb, in a strategic step aimed at upgrading the road...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:31:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat airport sees a drop in passengers due to regional aviation disruption]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Muscat international airport saw a drop in international passengers in April this year compared to the previous months of March and February.The passenger traffic dropped f...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:37:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sharjah waives toll fees for trucks from Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: As part of efforts to develop the logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s ports and border crossings with the Sultanate of Oman, the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones A...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:01:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman boosts travel rights for passengers with disabilities]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced a set of regulations to safeguard the rights of passengers with disabilities and special needs, as part of its broader push...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air launches summertime business class sale]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman Air has launched a limited-time Business Class summer sale, allowing travellers to experience the airline’s award-winning premium service at exceptional prices during the peak...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:31:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s passport improves rankings]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman's Passport has improved its rankings in the latest Henley Passport Index for May 2026 to 55, compared to the rankings of 57 that were issued in Janua...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:42:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[E-pass must to start services: Ministry to land freight operators]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: To regulate the land transport sector and enhance the efficiency of freight transport procedures, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCI...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:32:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Connected Muscat to offer seamless, efficient door-to-door journey]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Greater Muscat Structure Plan is expected to offer a roadmap for the inclusive urban growth strategies for the future, which can be implemented in other cities.One key...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:28:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOSD, Yango Oman sign pact for women-only taxi service]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Yango Oman, part of the global technology company Yango Group, has partnered with the Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) to launch a six-month pilot program aimed at eng...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:19:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman launches joint efforts for seamless flow of shipments]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: As part of the joint efforts to expedite the flow of shipments from various Gulf ports to the Sultanate of Oman and to address the challenges the competent authorities have...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:03:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[CAA receives 210 complaints on flight delays]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has registered 731 complaints in 2025, which included 210 complaints regarding flight delays,132 complaints related to flight cancellatio...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:34:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SalamAir announces direct service to Rwanda]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SalamAir has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market. Flights are set to commence on...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:43:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman-UAE flights back on track, Emirates to resume services]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188689/oman/transport/oman-uae-flights-back-on-track-emirates-to-resume-services]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Emirates will resume services to Muscat from May 1 to May 15, operating five weekly flights on EK866, in addition to two weekly flights on EK862. The airline will then retu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:13:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mwasalat unveils plans for fleet modernisation 2026-28]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188621/oman/transport/mwasalat-unveils-plans-for-fleet-modernisation-2026-28]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Public Transport Company, Mwasalat, has invited bids for the Framework agreement for the supply and delivery of electric and diesel city buses and coaches for its Fleet...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:22:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[High fares leave India-bound summer travelers from Oman grounded]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188497/oman/transport/high-fares-leave-india-bound-summer-travelers-from-oman-grounded]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The summer holidays of various Indian schools in Oman will begin earlier than usual this year, coinciding with the Eid al-Adha holidays, which are expected to be in the thi...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:21:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman simplifies procedures for trucks at land borders]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188345/oman/transport/oman-simplifies-procedures-for-trucks-at-land-borders]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) said that it is facilitating the entry and exit of foreign and domestic trucks through Omani p...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:22:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amerat-Bausher Mountain road is safe: Municipality]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188292/oman/transport/amerat-bausher-mountain-road-is-safe-municipality]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Muscat: Muscat Municipality has clarified that a video clip regarding a collapse in Al-Jabal Street (Al-Amerat to Bausher) Mountain Road is inaccurate. The road is safe with no im...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:33:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman-UAE railway project is 40% complete: Hafeet Rail]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188085/oman/transport/oman-uae-railway-project-is-40-complete-hafeet-rail]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - Hafeet Rail Company (Hafeet Rail), a joint venture project between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment, has announced the completion of 40 Percent of the total...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:01:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air expands services to Calicut, Mumbai, Dhaka]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman Air has also expanded services to the Indian Subcontinent, increasing frequencies to Calicut from six to ten weekly starting from April 21, alongside added capacity to Mumbai...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:08:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Free public transport, e-scooter rides in Oman today]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188044/oman/transport/free-public-transport-e-scooter-rides-in-oman-today]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by Mwasalat, is organizing the World Transport Day on Friday.As part of the celebrations, free e-scooter service across selected location...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:41:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Flight to some GCC cities from Muscat set to resume]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188042/oman/transport/flight-to-some-gcc-cities-from-muscat-set-to-resume]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman Air has announced the resumption of flights to Dubai, Bahrain, and Khasab from April 18, while SalamAir will restart flights to Sharjah from April 20.It may be noted that serv...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:44:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Ansab - Al Jifnain project 79% complete, due to open in Q3, 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187736/oman/transport/al-ansab---al-jifnain-project-79-complete-due-to-open-in-q3-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Al Ansab - Al Jifnain Dualization Project undertaken by the Muscat Municipality is around 79% complete and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter o...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:14:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ports, roads and digital economy drive Oman’s next development push]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187500/oman/transport/ports-roads-and-digital-economy-drive-omans-next-development-push]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT:  Oman is stepping up investment in transport, ports and digital  infrastructure as it moves into the next phase of its long-term economic  diversification drive, with more...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:09:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mwasalat signs agreement for integrated bus station in Rustaq]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1187433/oman/transport/mwasalat-signs-agreement-for-integrated-bus-station-in-rustaq]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[South Al Batinah Governorate and Mwasalat sign an agreement to develop an integrated public bus transport station in the Wilayat of Rustaq to develop a modern and sustainable publi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:47:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Govt&#039;s acquisition is very positive for SalamAir&#039;s growth: CEO]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Mucscat: The government of the Sultanate of Oman's announcement on the acquisition of SalamAir is a positive development, said the airline's CEO.Adrian Hamilton-Manns said the acqu...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:05:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Government completes the acquisition of SalamAir]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186748/oman/transport/government-completes-the-acquisition-of-salamair]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, a strategic move aimed at developing a more integrated aviation...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Flights to Dammam from Muscat resume, other GCC services still affected]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186744/oman/transport/flights-to-dammam-from-muscat-resume-other-gcc-services-still-affected]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - The Oman-based airlines will resume services to the eastern Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam from April 1.Oman Air will start services to Dammam and Amman (Jordan) next week...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:24:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mwasalat suspends bus routes due to weather conditions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Mwasalat has announced the temporary suspension of a number of its bus routes in light of prevailing weather conditions, based on alerts issued by the relevant authorities,...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:11:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mwasalat suspends key bus routes amid severe weather alerts]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186663/oman/transport/mwasalat-suspends-key-bus-routes-amid-severe-weather-alerts]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Following a series of weather alerts issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Oman’s national transport operator, Mwasalat, has announced the temporary suspension of s...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:48:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Expressway expansion work to start in summer: Minister]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186288/oman/transport/muscat-expressway-expansion-work-to-start-in-summer-minister]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Muscat Expressway Expansion project has been awarded, and the contract will start the actual work in the summer months of July or August, according to the Minister of T...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:14:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Operations within the region affected, but others are normal: SalamAir CEO]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186189/oman/transport/operations-within-the-region-affected-but-others-are-normal-salamair-ceo]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: SalamAir, the Oman-based budget airline, has confirmed said that its operations within the region have been affected, while other networks, including those of the Indian su...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:04:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Operations within region affected, but others normal: SalamAir CEO]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186137/oman/transport/operations-within-region-affected-but-others-normal-salamair-ceo]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: SalamAir, the Oman-based budget airline, has confirmed said that its operations within the region have been affected, while other networks, including those of the Indian su...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:39:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[IndiGo keeps Muscat services amid wider Middle East network adjustments]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186132/oman/transport/indigo-keeps-muscat-services-amid-wider-middle-east-network-adjustments]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat :  IndiGo will continue operating flights to Muscat even as the airline suspends services to several other Middle East destinations and adjusts its regional network amid the...]]></description>
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                        <author>midhunraj@omaninfo.om (Midhun Raj) </author>
                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:08:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality expands EV charging network]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality has added more electric vehicle  (EV) charging stations in several locations in Muscat Governorate, including Al Khuwair Square and the Green Walkway in the Wil...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: More than 43,000 flights of the 78,500 scheduled flights have been cancelled in the Middle East since the start of the war on February 28 to date.According to Cirium, an av...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:06:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s MTCIT awards the contract for the AAM master plan study]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT - The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology has awarded the contract for the consultancy Study for developing the national Advanced Air Mobilit...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:24:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Do not depend entirely on GPS: Oman MSC&#039;s alert to seagoers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Maritime Securities Center (MSC) of Oman issued an alert toall seagoers, especially those heading to areas far from Omani shores, of the necessity not to rely entirely on the G...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Air operated 80 extra flights with 97,000 passengers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The national airline, Oman Air, said it operated around 80 extra flights and helped more than 97,000 passengers get home. While a limited number of regional routes have been tempor...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:07:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Special counter to buy Oman Air tickets at Muscat Airport]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman Airports has informed that an additional counter has been allocated for the sale of Oman Air tickets in the passenger terminal. The location C entrance of the Departures Area....]]></description>
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