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 …
Coronavirus: Oman reports 846 new COVID-19 cases, slight drop than previous days
Oman sees a slight drop in new coronavirus cases with 846 infections recorded over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 77,904, the health ministry announced on Tuesday. Of the newly detected cases …
Oman: Juicy end of season in store for fruit farms
Semi-Mediterranean climate is conducive to growing pomegranate, figs, lemon and more Muscat: Oman’s fruit farms are set for a juicy end to the season. Pomegranates are grown in the mountainous …
Coronavirus deaths rise in Oman, Sudan
Local health authorities in Oman and Sudan recorded additional fatalities due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. In Oman, nine deaths and 846 infections were recorded as well as 1,559 recoveries …
Coronavirus: Oman reports 846 new Covid-19 cases
With this, a total of 77,904 cases have been reported in the sultanate, along with 58,587 recoveries, while the death tally is now at 402.