There, a walled-in existence is a decades-old reality, and will remain so after the pandemic. The place is Palestine. Lavender-scented three-ply toilet paper. Fresh bread with olive pieces. Half a …
Oman Air brings citizens home from Tanzania
Short Url Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, operated a special flight on April 10 to bring citizens home from Tanzania. The flight, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, departed …
Oman Sultan pardons 599 prisoners, including 336 foreigners – Oman News Agency
The Sultan of Oman,, has pardoned 599 prisoners jailed for various offenses, including 336 foreigners, the state-run Oman News Agency said on Twitter on Wednesday. The tweet did not say if the release …
Oman reports steady rise of 53 new cases; total 599
An Omani boy runs after his father as they rush to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat. — File photo By Tommy HiltonDUBAI — Oman announced on Sunday 53 new cases of coronavirus, a similar rise to …
Oman detects 86 additional cases of coronavirus
Omani authorities have detected an an additional 86 cases of coronavirus in the Sultanate, bringing the total to 813. According to the state-run Oman News Agency, Oman’s Ministry of Health has also …
Oman orders government agencies to cut spending by at least 10%
Oman’s finance ministry has told all government agencies to cut their operating budgets by at least 10% this year to counter a slide in oil prices, including by reviewing salaries and benefits. Adds …
From ‘gold standard’ to a coronavirus ‘explosion’: Singapore battles new outbreak
A wave of infections among migrant workers offers a stark illustration of the risks facing densely inhabited parts of Asia and marginalized groups.
Lesson From Singapore: Why We May Need to Think Bigger
A well-run system still led to a lockdown. Maybe the answer to the pandemic is a plan “on a scale that would previously be considered unimaginable.” …
The Monetary Authority of Singapore launches $88 million support package for banks and fintechs
The MAS $88 million funding package aims to help banks and fintechs navigate current market conditions and drive growth within financial services.
Singapore central bank to adjust banks’ capital requirements
SINGAPORE (Reuters -’s central bank will adjust selected regulatory requirements and supervisory programs to enable financial institutions to focus on tackling issues …