BP plc BP is in early talks to divest around 10% interest in Oman's Khazzan natural gas field for more than $1 billion, per Bloomberg. This divestment will likely help the company to reduce its debt ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Oman reports 770 new cases, 5 deaths
Oman has confirmed 770 new cases of the novel coronavirus, raising to 15,086 the country’s overall infections, the Omani news agency ONA reported Friday. The newly diagnosed cases include 343 Omanis ... ( read original story ...)
Oman creates institution to manage investments
From the Newsroom São Paulo – The Oman Investment Institution was established this Thursday (4) by sultan Haitham Bin Tarik (pictured), Oman News Agency ( ONA ) reported. The new entity will manage ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Building Wearable Tracking Device For Citizens Because Phone-Based COVID-19 Tracking Isn’t Good Enough
Singapore is developing a wearable tracking device that will reveal if citizens come into contact with COVID-19 infected people. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants to give every citizen a device to wear for coronavirus contact tracing
The bluetooth technology is now available in smartphones but is not widely used and can experience glitches. ( read original story ...)
Turkmenistan assesses environment, following ‘day without cars’
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5 By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend: Turkmenistan has assessed ecological situation in capital Ashgabat, following a 'day without cars', Trend reports with reference to Turkmenistan's ... ( read original story ...)
Beazer Homes takes step to build 700 new houses in Lebanon near I-40 and State Route 109
A home-builder is seeking to rezone over 222 acres just north of Interstate 40 and west of State Route 109 in Lebanon as part of a plan to build 700-750 homes. Beazer Homes has a contract on the ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank Helps Tajikistan Inform Public on COVID-19 Risks
English News and Press Release on Tajikistan about Health and Epidemic; published on 05 Jun 2020 by World Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan creating its first biosphere reserve
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5 By Ilhama Isabalayeva –Trend: The project Creation of Zagatala-Balakan Biosphere Reserve has been launched in Azerbaijan, Deputy Chairman of the Department for Biodiversity ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Reopens Mosques for Socially Distanced Prayers
L8N2DH4WR] Over 30,000 police were deployed to oversee crowds attending prayers at the country's 7,000 mosques on Friday, officials said. Worshippers in the predominantly Muslim country were asked to ... ( read original story ...)