Oman reported 1,053 new cases of the deadly coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 77,085, the Ministry of Health said on Monday. For more …
Oman extends Eid Al Adha 2020 holiday
Oman has extended Eid Al Adha holidays this year, starting from July 30 until August 6, Oman News Agency reported on Monday.Also read: Eid Al Adha holiday in UAEThe decision comes based on the …
Oman is trying to secure 700,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
In a statement issued to Oman News Agency, Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health said: “There is continuous coordination between the Sultanate represented by the Ministry of Health and the Global …
PROJECTS: Oman to name Duqm fishing port contract winner soon
Oman’s Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZAD) will soon be announcing the winner for operating the Duqm fishing port, a SEZAD official said. “About 12 to 14 companies have submitted their bids …
Oman expat’s story on kindness shown by airline goes viral
A recent Facebook story by a Canadian expatriate Jordan Ross, who was a resident of Oman till recently, about how an airline helped her get out of the country with her family, and their pet dog, has …
Oman issues guidelines for outbound & inbound passengers
Muscat: Based on the decisions of the Supreme Committee on Covid-19, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has issued a notification to all airlines operating through airports in Oman. Omani …
COVID-19: Oman records 1,147 new cases, tally at 76,005
Oman Sunday confirmed 1,147 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 76,005, the Omani news agency ONA reported, amid a spike in incidence rates. The newly …
PROJECTS: Oman explores green hydrogen opportunities
Oman is exploring opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and for this purpose a committee has been set up under the leadership of Oman’s ministry of oil and gas, a senior official at Petroleum …
Introduction of VAT to give Oman’s economy $780m boost
Introduction of VAT early in 2021 could be coming at the best possible time as Sultanate battles economic impacts of Covid-19 and low oil prices …
Oman opens 39km stretch of Ibri-Yanqul dual road
It will benefit villages along the way, like Al-Areedh, Khadeel, Majzi, Al-Dhowehrya, Al-Raki, and Seea. 2020 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) …