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WEB1 day ago · HM pardons 175 prisoners on Prophet's birthday . Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases.They included 175 Omani and foreign prisoners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP).The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the Prophet ...
Digital transformation in Oman - Oman Observer
WEB21 hours ago · Published: 8:22 PM, Sep 16, 2024. Listen. Over the past decade, Oman has witnessed a significant transformation in civic engagement and public-government collaboration, driven largely by the adoption of digital tools and social media platforms. This shift has redefined communication, governance, and public discourse in …
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WEB1 day ago · Number 1 English Newspaper in Oman - Oman. Beware: Mobile device fraudsters on the rise Muscat: Mobile phones have become indispensable in our daily lives, but with technological advancements comes a darker side — electronic fraud, which has been increasingly targeting smartphone users.Fraudsters employ various techniques, including deceptive messages and phone calls, impersonating ...
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WEB1 day ago · Omani cyclist Shabib takes top spot in fourth edition . Jabjat's serene settings blossom during Sarb season . Salalah entrepreneur transforms interior design
Oman to witness supermoon on Wednesday - Oman Observer
WEB1 day ago · The world's sky will witness two prominent astronomical phenomena on Wednesday, namely a partial lunar eclipse and the supermoon phenomenon. Majid bin Mohammed al Farai, Director of Astronomical Projects at the Omani Astronomical Society, said that the penumbral eclipse will begin at exactly 4:41 am local time, the partial eclipse will begin at 6:12 am and the peak of the partial eclipse will ...
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WEB1 day ago · Number 1 English Newspaper in Oman - Business. 116% rise in applications for industrial licences HIMA: Al Wusta Governorate saw a notable rise in investment and commercial activity during the first half of 2024, driven by its natural resources and improved infrastructure, which have attracted investment in key sectors like industry, logistics, and fish processing.One of the region’s ...
Here’s what you need to know as Oman eases restrictions
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Here’s what you need to know as Oman eases restrictions. Vinod Nair. Published: 2:20 PM, Aug 31, 2021. Listen. The Sultanate has made a remarkable recovery from the raging Covid-19 pandemic after a successful vaccination drive, with only 61 cases and one death reported in 24 hours. Only nine people were …
Oman’s oil production reaches 350.5 million barrels
WEBDec 25, 2023 · According to NCSI’s monthly bulletin, during the Jan-Nov 2023 period, there was a moderate but controlled decline of 1.4% in oil production, amounting to 350.538 million barrels compared to the same period in 2022 with 355.472 million barrels. This decline is primarily due to a planned reduction in crude oil production, which experienced a ...
Covid-19 cases go up as Oman reports 60 new cases
WEBDec 19, 2021 · Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday reported 60 new cases of Covid-19 and zero deaths in the last three days (24-Thursday, 22-Friday, 14- Saturday). The total number of cases registered in the Sultanate has now reached 304,843, including 4,113 deaths. The total number of recoveries is 300,191 while the …
Covid-19 situation in Oman under control as cases fall
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The Ministry of Health reported 35 new Covid-19 cases and one death in 48 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 304,101 since the outbreak of the pandemic in the Sultanate in February 2020. The total deaths reached 4,107, and the recovery rate stands at 95.5 per cent.