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        <title><![CDATA[Transport Ministry launches Oman’s first AI Asphalt Paving Tech in Dhofar]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman condemns attack on islamic center in San Diego]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Safety guidelines issued for barbershop customers]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:21:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoI to release  Dr Thoms documentary on Wednesday]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:56:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[HM receives message from Kazakh President on boosting Bilateral Cooperation]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:01:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman receives Award from World Health Organization]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman received the World Health Organization (WHO) award in recognition of its sustained validation of the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of Hu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:50:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[CPA clarifies construction material price fluctuations in local markets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has clarified reports circulated on social media regarding the prices of construction materials and the rates of increase witnessed...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Slaughterhouse, public told to follow safety guidelines]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: With Eid Al Adha only a few days away and thousands of animals expected to be slaughtered during the festive period, authorities and public health experts have urged the pu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:43:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beauty centres urged to follow hygiene standards: Municipality]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Muscat Municipality issued a set of health and safety guidelines for women’s beauty centres, urging customers and salon operators to adhere to hygiene standards and prevent...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:28:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman condemns attempt to target Saudi Arabia with drones]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attempt to target the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with drones, reaffirming its firm approach in rej...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:47:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Eid al Adha holidays announced in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Eid al Adha holiday for employees in the public and private sectors in the Sultanate of Oman has been announced from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, corresponding to Dhul Hijjah...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New guidelines to regulate commercial signage in Muscat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Muscat Municipality reiterated the importance of adhering to approved regulations governing commercial advertisements and signage as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:52:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Indian rupee at new all-time low, crosses 250 against Omani rial]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low on Monday as high energy prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran sent ‌global bond yields soaring, denting risk appetite and dee...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:46:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman condemns drone attack on nuclear plant in UAE]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation of the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).In...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:24:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over RO 100m allocated for road projects in Al Dakhiliyah]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Nizwa: Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, is continuing to implement an integrated system of roa...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:01:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhul Hijjah crescent sighted; Eid Al Adha on Wednesday]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah, 1447 AH has been sighted making Monday May 18 the first day of Dhul Hijjah while the first day of Eid Al Adha will fall on Wednesday, May...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:30:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[HM receives written message from Mauritanian President]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a written message from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania concerning bilateral r...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:04:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Moon sighting committee to meet on Sunday]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Supreme committee for moon sighting of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH will meet on Sunday evening, Sunday, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious A...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:47:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How to prevent CO poisoning in a vehicle]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[As four Asian nationals who were found dead inside a vehicle in the Wilayat of Al Musannah, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) urged the public to avoid keeping vehicles running while sle...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:32:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Eid Al Adha holiday expected to be announced next week, possible six-day break]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour is expected to announce the official Eid Al Adha holiday dates in the Sultanate of Oman next week, with early indications pointing to a potential six...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:10:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, Canada sign MoU on political consultation]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign  Minister, received in Muscat on Wednesday Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign  Affairs of Canada. This marks the first official visi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:24:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman-Canada: 50 years of shared commitment towards peace]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, arrived in the Sultanate on Wednesday for a visit to strengthen relations with the two countries and explore new opportu...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:09:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Highlights from Launch of ‘Tranim Al Amal’ Band Under Patronage of Honourable Lady]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Under the patronage of Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, the Ministry of Social Development inaugurated...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Green Muscat unveils plan to build a connected green city]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The capital is moving toward a major urban transformation that is set to redefine how the city grows, breathes and connects with its natural landscape, as part of the Great...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:19:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[India names new ambassador to Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:  India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has named Prashant Pise as the next ambassador of the country to the Sultanate of Oman.He is presently additional secretary in t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:02:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Honourable Lady graces inauguration of “Tranim Al Amal” Band]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Under the patronage of Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, the Ministry of Social Development inaugurated...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:19:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality issues requirements for Eid Habta]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT : Muscat Municipality has issued several requirements for the Eid Al Adha traditional market (traditional market), including the provision of a blue canopy and a ban on sell...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:42:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Muscat Municipality sets new rules for Eid Habta markets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: As the Sultanate of Oman prepares to celebrate the upcoming Eid, Muscat Municipality on Monday announced a comprehensive set of regulations  governing the traditional marke...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:27:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman’s fish sector hits 146% as food production rises]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Efforts to strengthen food and water security in Oman were reviewed as the Shura Council hosted the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to present the mi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:05:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Greater Muscat Structure Plan launched]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Muscat: The launch of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan under the slogan "Greater Muscat… Timeless Spirit, Boundless Vision" marks a pivotal milestone in the trajectory of integra...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:41:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[FM discusses de-escalation, political solutions with Russian, German counterparts]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189229/oman/community/fm-discusses-de-escalation-political-solutions-with-russian-german-counterparts]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, discussed the latest developments in the region during a telephone call on Thursday with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Fore...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:26:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, Norway Reaffirm Commitment to Regional and International Security, Stability]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on wednesday Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingd...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:47:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman opens Pavilion at Venice International Art Biennale]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Venice: The Sultanate of Oman on wednesday opened its national pavilion at the 61st Venice International Art Biennale in Venice, Italy, presenting an immersive artwork titled "Zein...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:42:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman confirms readiness for Hajj pilgrims ahead of 1447 AH season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT:  All 14,000 accepted applicants from the Sultanate of Oman have successfully finalized their travel procedures and requirements for the upcoming 1447 AH Hajj season, achiev...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:50:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Shura council to host Minister of agriculture, fisheries and water resources on Wednesday]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189097/oman/community/the-shura-council-to-host-minister-of-agriculture-fisheries-and-water-resources-on-wednesday]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura will host Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to deliver the ministry’s statement at the council’s 18th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[15 illegal &#039;scorpion&#039; nets seized in Mahout]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Security and Services inspection team of the Al Wusta Governorate seized 15 illegal fishing nets (locally known as 'scorpion' nets) during a field sweep targeting the c...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:40:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman records over 23,000 marriages, 4,200 divorces in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The total number of marriage and divorce certificates issued by notary public departments across Oman’s governorates recorded a noticeable increase in 2025, according to th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:16:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman population reaches 5.4 million in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s population reached 5.4 million in 2025, up by 91,500 from a  year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Centre for  Statistics and...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:24:10 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[bp Oman expands social impact, reaching more than 290,000 people]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[More than 290,000 people across Oman have benefited from bp Oman’s social investment programmes since 2014, marking over a decade of initiatives focused on education, skills develo...]]></description>
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            <media:title>3 million visitors to the Raqmina digital curriculum platform</media:title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[CPA warns against use of unbranded magnetic pen]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a warning to consumers regarding the circulation of an unbranded magnetic pen intended for children, due to its potential...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:42:50 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Two workers injured in Bukha attack]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: 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 moder...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:53:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman welcomes appointment of PM for Iraq]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the appointment of Ali al Zaidi as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq and the formation of the new Iraqi government, wishing him success...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:57:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, Singapore explore areas of cooperation in energy, transport and economy]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189028/oman/community/oman-singapore-explore-areas-of-cooperation-in-energy-transport-and-economy]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on Monday Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore.The two min...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:20:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[CPA cautions against unsafe candle toy posing risk to children]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189021/oman/community/cpa-cautions-against-unsafe-candle-toy-posing-risk-to-children]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) issued a safety warning over a children’s coloured candle toy marketed under the Odoo brand, citing potential health risks linked to hazardo...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:36:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[When is the best time to explore Oman’s forts, castles]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Nizwa Fort in Al Dakhliyah is the most visited in the Sultanate of Oman among castles and forts in the country.Overall, the forts and castles received 849, 146 visitors...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:32:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[State/shura joint committee agrees on draft mineral resources law]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:47 +0400</pubDate>
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