Oman announced today that borders with neighbouring countries are now open and travel is allowed for Omanis and residents. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Oman announced today that borders with …
Single mother overworked, stuck in Oman; yearns for her children in Mumbai
As per a report in the Times of India, the single mother had agreed to travel on the assurance that after six months she could return to Mumbai. But nine months since, she is living out of a shelter …
Oman: Three arrested over drug smuggling
In a statement issued by the Royal Oman Police, “The suspects were tracked down and monitored by the General Administration for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, in cooperation …
Oman: Expats urged to benefit from fine exemption if they want to leave country for good
Dubai: Oman’s Ministry of Labour urged both expatriate employers and workers to benefit from its decision on exempting them from fees and fines arising from work permits if they want to leave the …
Despite pandemic, cargo firms in Oman hope to do more business
Cargo companies operating in Oman and the rest of the world are hopeful of increased business despite the pandemic. While production of and demand for goods slowed dramatically during the early months …
Ukraine, Oman discuss practical steps to intensify cooperation
Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dmytro Senik and Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali al-Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Diplomatic Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, have discussed …
OQ to invest in ‘alternative, green’ energy projects in Oman
The alternative energy projects will enhance OQ Initial Public Offering (IPO) story, and change the perception of OQ in capital markets …
Mosques in Oman to reopen for socially distant daily prayers
Amid a declining COVID-19 infection rate, mosques will reopen to a limited number of worshippers beginning Sunday; Friday prayers still will not be allowed.
‘Overworked’ in Oman, single mom yearns for kids in Mumbai
A month before the lockdown was imposed, Chandni Khan (not her real name) flew to Oman for work, leaving her two kids at their grandmother’s house in …
COVID-19 in GCC: 14 die in Saudi Arabia, 5 in Oman, 5 in Kuwait
Active cases in Kuwait have now touched 8,428, out of which 108 are serious cases under intensive care. Image Credit: Reuters Dubai: The total tally of coronavirus cases in the six GCC countries has …