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Oman suspends conversion of tourist, visit visas to work visas
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced the suspension of the conversion of all types of tourist and visit visas to work visas for all nationalities. The decision is effective from Tuesday,…
- India
Oman Air set to start Goa-Muscat flight
Panaji: A direct flight service between Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa and Muscat will commence from October 29. Oman Air will operate the flight four times a week, according to a MIA…
- Middle East
Cyclone Tej: UAE embassy in Muscat urges citizens to stay cautious
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has issued a warning to its citizens to be cautious of the approaching tropical cyclone Tej. Taking to X on Sunday, October 22, UAE…
- Middle East
4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 4.8-magnitude was recorded in Oman on Saturday morning, October 21. The Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University said that an earthquake was recorded in the Oman…
- Middle East
Watch: MoS V Muraleedharan visits historic Shiva temple in Oman
Muscat: Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharam visited the historic Shiva temple in Muscat on Thursday and offered prayers for lasting friendship between India and Oman. Taking to X,…
- Middle East
Travel from UAE to Oman by bus at just Dh 50 — check details
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) recently announced the launch of a new bus route from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE and Musandam, Oman, starting Friday, October 6. Taking to social media, RAKTA…
- Middle East
Oman-UAE bus service resumes; know ticket cost, luggage allowance
Oman’s Mwasalat bus service on Sunday, October 1 resumed bus services from Oman to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being suspended temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Route 202 bus…
- Middle East
Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa
Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
- Middle East
Oman Air announces 20% off on all flights, book now
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the launch of its latest global sale campaign offering discounts of up to 20 percent off on economy class fares.…
- India
Oman’s SalamAir announces suspension of flights to India
Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, will stop its flight operations to India starting on Saturday, October 1. The decision to stop the service comes as a result of the restrictions imposed on…
- India
Indian envoy to Oman Amit Narang visits INS Talwar at Muscat
Muscat: Indian Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang on Monday visited INS Talwar on a port call at Muscat and held a discussion with the officers present onboard. “Amb @Amit_Narang had the privilege…
- Middle East
Hyderabadi driver wins Rs 22 lakh in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old Oman-based Hyderabadi man won the grand prize of 100,000 dirham (Rs 22,63,680) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Naresh Kumar, bagged the prize…
- India
Muscat-Chennai flight: 38-year-old Indian passenger dies mid-air
A 38-year-old Indian passenger returning to Chennai from Oman’s capital Muscat allegedly died mid-air in a suspected cardiac arrest on Sunday, September 10. The deceased identified as K Dhanasekaran — was a…
- Middle East
Indian comedian Vir Das brings tour to UAE, Oman and Bahrain; details here
Internationally acclaimed standup comedian and actor Vir Das is set to enthrall audiences in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, and Bahrain as part of his extensive ‘Mind Fool Tour’. The Dubai tour,…
- Middle East
UAE-India flights: Airline offers promotional fares for new route; check details
Oman’s Salam Air has announced the launch of a new service from the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the city of Kozhikode in the Indian state of…
