Sultanate of Oman
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UN-sponsored Yemeni prisoner exchange talks begin in Oman
Aden: A fresh round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and Houthi representatives began Sunday in Muscat, focusing on the exchange of prisoners and detainees. The talks, held under the auspices of…
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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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Iran, Sweden exchange prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
Tehran: Iran and Sweden have completed a prisoner swap, according to the government of Oman, which mediated the process. Citizens from both countries were flown to Muscat, the capital of the small…
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Heavy rains lash Gulf nations, UAE, Oman issue warnings
Several Gulf countries on Wednesday, May 1, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder due to low pressure developing in the Arabian Gulf, prompting government entities to warn the public to…
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UAE-Oman railway project enters implementation phase
Abu Dhabi: Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, affirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase…
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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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Mufti of Oman applauds Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel
Muscat: The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, has described the Iranian attack on Israel as “bold,” and it was “something that is truly pleasing, and…
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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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Ramzan 2024: Oman announces reduced work hours
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, March 6, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X, the Oman’s…
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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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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…
