Government agencies were told to cut operating budgets by at least 10 percent this year to counter lower oil prices. The economy of Oman, a relatively small energy producer burdened by high levels of ... ( read original story ...)
Oman to cut ministries’ development budgets by 10% – state media
Oman's finance ministry has told all ministries and civilian government units to reduce approved liquidity for development budgets by 10%, state media said on Wednesday. It also said the creation of ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Iranian Forces Boarded, Released Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Leading UK-based maritime security company Ambrey Intelligence reported Wednesday that the incident involving the product tanker SC Taipei in the Gulf of Oman was instigated by Iranian forces. "The ... ( read original story ...)
After sitting out this past season, Oman now ready to say he’s retired as basketball coach
Legendary basketball coach Dave Oman just finished his 50th season on the bench in 2019 at Centura, but it doesn’t appear there will be a 51st. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Oman announces 38 new coronavirus cases and preventive measures
Another 38 people in Oman have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases registered in the Sultanate to 457 on Thursday, according to a statement by the Omani health ... ( read original story ...)
Oman’s crude production up 12.83% in March
DUBAI, April 14 (Reuters) - Oman produced around 1.78 mln bpd of oil in March, up 12.83 percent up compared to February, the state news agency reported on Tuesday. Crude exports in March 2020 averaged ... ( read original story ...)
New Lebanon County restaurant owner: ‘We had a really good first five days.’
Boyer's Tavern in Rexmont was only open for five days when the pandemic hit. Owner said: "Honestly, I didn't expect things to go as well as they have." ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Netanyahu, Gantz Fail to Reach Unity Deal, Deadlock Persists
Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz Fail to Reach Unity Deal, Deadlock Persists TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz failed to strike a unity government ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Netanyahu, Gantz Miss Midnight Deadline To Form Unity Govt
Israel's parliament speaker Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a unity government on Thursday, prolonging the country's unprecedented political crisis. The ... ( read original story ...)
From healing hearts to stealing hearts: Jordan’s ‘Dr. Fauci’
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, what qualities do you want in a health official? How about a calm manner and heartthrob celebrity status? ( read original story ...)