State-owned CNPC in advanced discussions with BP for 10% stake in Khazzan natural gas field China National Petroleum Corp. is in talks to acquire part of BP Plc’s stake in a key gas field in Oman, …
Oman records 590 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
Latest cases bring total infections to 79,159, fatalities to 421 Cairo: Oman Thursday recorded 590 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 79,159 …
Fleeting encounters on the beaches of Oman
In a new book, Ryan Debolski captures the connections that form among migrant labourers seeking respite on the sandy beaches of Oman Oman’s landscape sparkles. Golden sand envelops endless desert, …
Coronavirus: Oman reports 590 new Covid-19 cases
The Oman health ministry on Thursday reported 590 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,181 recoveries. Nine new deaths were also reported. This takes the total number of cases in the …
665 new COVID-19 cases reported in Oman
Dr Thomas, a longtime resident of Oman who runs Al Maha Polyclinic in Azaiba, said that with the current lockdown and increased awareness levels in Oman, the numbers of COVID-19 c …
Post COVID-19, Oman’s tourism may turn greener
Tourism experts predict a bright future for the tourism and hospitality industry in the Sultanate despite the impact from COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Angelo Battaglia, Head of Tourism and Management …
Oman: Number of expats drops significantly
The number of expats living in Oman has fallen significantly to less than 40 per cent of the country’s population, the first time such a large drop has been recorded in five years, local media …
COVID-19 tally continues to rise in Kuwait, Oman, Iraq
Kuwait, Oman and Iraq continued Monday to record new cases and deaths from the novel coronavirus. The Kuwaiti Health Ministry said five people had died from COVID-19, bringing the nationwide death …
Oman: 43 people arrested for selling drinking water in public places
A total of 43 labourers have been arrested in Oman for illegally selling drinking water in public places and roads, the Omani Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said today. The Joint Inspection Team arrested …
Oman’s sultan pardons 433 prisoners, including 217 foreigners
MUSCAT, July 28 (Xinhua) — Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Tuesday issued a royal decree to pardon 433 prisoners ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday. The pardoned prisoners include 217 …