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ISIS claims Oman Mosque attack; Indian victim’s remains to be repatriated
The ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) terrorist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday, July 16, for a deadly attack on a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman’s capital city of Muscat that…
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Muscat Mosque shooting: Indian among 6 killed; 3 perpetrators shot dead
Muscat: An Indian national was among six people killed in an attack on the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Muscat the capital city of Oman. The Indian embassy in Muscat informed…
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Yemen warring sides to hold prisoner swap talks in Muscat
Aden: The UN is set to facilitate a new round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group representatives concerning prisoner and detainee exchanges, a government official told the media.…
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SalamAir to launch direct flights from Muscat-Chennai
Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, is set to launch direct flights from Muscat to Chennai, a South Indian city, starting on July 11. The airline will begin operating two weekly flights to…
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This young widow’s family is set to sue AI Express over the strike
Thiruvananthapuram: The Air India Express cabin crew strike last week has left a young woman called Amritha in tears forever, as she failed to be by her ailing husband’s side in his…
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Sultan of Oman to visit UAE on April 22
Muscat: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq is set to go on a state-visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 22, for talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
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Indian expat among 15 killed as heavy rains lash Oman
Muscat: At least 15 people have died and one remains missing after flash floods hit large parts of Oman on Sunday, April 14. On Sunday, Oman experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall,…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Oman announces holiday for public, pvt sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced a five-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the end of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which…
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Delhi: Flyer smuggles Rs 4.33 crore of gold from Muscat, held
Customs officials arrested an Nigerian national coming from the city of Muscat, Oman for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 4.33 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi. The accused…
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Indian heart gives new lease of life to Oman national
New Delhi: A noble decision by family members of a deceased person from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh to donate his organs, a patient from Oman got a new lease of life on…
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Watch: Saudi developer launches ‘Trump signature villas’ in Oman
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer Dar Global has unveiled Trump Signature Villas at AIDA, one of Oman’s most expansive urban developments. This significant launch follows the strategic collaboration between…
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India, Oman hold strategic dialogue in Muscat
New Delhi: India and Oman have discussed various aspects of their strategic ties and reviewed the regional developments including the security situation in Gaza and the Red Sea at a high-level dialogue…
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NEET-UG to be held in Dubai, Riyadh, Sharjah & 11 more foreign cities
New Delhi: Medical entrance exam NEET-UG will also be conducted at exam centres in 14 foreign cities on May 5, the National Testing Agency announced on Wednesday. The move comes after the…
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Delhi: Flyers from Muscat held for smuggling gold worth Rs 81 lakh
Customs officials in Delhi arested two passengers coming from the Sultanate of Oman’s capital, Muscat, for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 81 lakh. The foreign origin gold, weighing 1452 grams was discovered…
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Oman: Authorities help ‘captive’ Chhattisgarh woman, take her into embassy
Durg: A woman from Chhattisgarh working in Oman has been accommodated in the Indian embassy shelter in Muscat after she requested repatriation to the country, a government official said on Tuesday. Notably,…
