Three people have been arrested in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate on charges of stealing from a house and another accused has been arrested in Muscat Governorate for being involved in a case involving …
Correction: Oman-A Sultanate Challenged story
In a story September 29, 2020, about Oman, The Associated Press erroneously reported the size of Oman in comparison to the U.S. state of Kansas. Oman is larger than Kansas.
Oman’s borders reopen for residents and citizens only
While international flights to Oman took off again on Thursday, they can only bring in “Omani citizens and residents” without prior approval, according to travel restrictions and guidelines outlined …
Oman 16th country to have air bubble arrangements with India
India has established a separate bilateral air bubble arrangement with Oman for the operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, Civil Aviation Minister …
UAE ambassador to US: Sudan, Oman in no hurry to normalize ties with Israel
Yousef Al Otaiba also estimates that Sudan would demand a far higher price from US than that demanded by UAE in return for an agreement.
Tourist spending in Oman almost doubles in five years
Money spent by tourists coming to Oman nearly doubled between 2015 and 2019, according to figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The NCSI, in its Tourism Statistics …
55-year-old woman returns home after being stuck in Oman for 11-month
After 11 months, 55-year-old woman returned to her home in Kanpur from Oman. She expressed happiness and thanked the government for the help. The woman accused her employees in Oman for harassing her.
State institutions in Oman urged to finalize electronic processing of salary transfer
The Ministry of Finance on Monday exhorted units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus to complete steps towards the finalisation of electronic transfer of salaries. Financial Circular No 20/2020 on …
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
When Oman’s ruler of a half century died without an heir apparent, brief fears of turmoil ended with the quick announcement of a new sultan in this nation on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Nepal, Oman to sign labour agreement soon
Ambassador of Nepal to Oman Sharmila Parajuli Dhakal paid a courtesy call on Labour Minister of Oman Dr Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baouin at the latter’s office.Ambassador Parajuli congratulated Dr Mahad …