Registration for fine waiver scheme runs until December 31, 2020 Dubai: Nearly 20,000 expatriates have registered for a waiver to leave Oman without paying fines, after the government announced an ... ( read original story ...)
Hotels report decent occupancy during holidays in Oman
Omran Group, the national tourism development company, has been running a ‘WithinOman’ campaign offering massive discounts ... ( read original story ...)
More expats leave Oman
A slowing economy and a pandemic have led to an increase in numbers of expats leaving Oman this year. 17% of expats have already left, 277,728 more people than during same period last year, according ... ( read original story ...)
Oman oil block operator awards drilling contract
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Oman: 4.8 magnitude earthquake reported 245km from Khasab in Southern Iran
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 was reported 245 kilomteres away from Khasab in Hormozgan in Southern Iran. The earthquake happened at around 8.24am today. Hormozgan province in the southern ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMEs get extra lifeline from larger companies as some financial assistance schemes taper off
The initiatives involve providing relief and training to firms at a time when some Government assistance tapers off.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s PM struggles to form Cabinet amid economic crisis
Lebanon’s political elite have yet to form a government despite the urgency as the country slides further into economic collapse. ( read original story ...)
UAE announces 1,251 new COVID-19 cases, and 1 death in last 24 hours
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 137,203 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
UAE fights Covid-19: Overnight camping, caravans not allowed in 3 emirates
The ban on overnight beach camps and caravans will remain in place in Sharjah, authorities have said. The Sharjah Police tweeted on Friday: “The Sharjah Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management team ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- Maritime transport survives Covid-19 shock
Global trade, shipping business and supply chain industry will return to growth next year following positive news on the coronavirus vaccine that will help restore confidence in the economy, experts ... ( read original story ...)