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- 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…
- Hyderabad
Rs 35.69 lakhs worth gold seized at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: The Customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) seized 590 grams of gold from a passenger on Tuesday. The passenger who arrived from Muscat on an Indigo flight had…
- Middle East
Oman’s airport traffic reaches 70% of pre-COVID level
Muscat: Airport operations across Oman were reaching 70 per cent of the sultanate’s pre-pandemic capacity, media reported, citing a statement from the Omani Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). CAA President Naif Ali Al-Abri…
- Middle East
Oman announces 182-day sick leave, 98-day maternity leave for citizens, expats
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced significant changes to its labour laws, giving priority to its citizens and expatriates while introducing a range of new and expanded paid leaves, the Oman…
- India
Oman Air flight to Muscat returns to Kozhikode following technical snag
Kozhikode: An Oman Air flight from Kozhikode to Muscat was forced to turn back to the international airport here on Tuesday minutes after take-off due to a technical snag, airport authorities said.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman, sister seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: A 33-year-old Hyderabad woman named Shabana Shaikh is currently stranded in Muscat, Oman. Her sister, Mohammed Ruksana, has written a letter to Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs seeking his…
- Middle East
Jordan, Oman sign deals to boost cooperation
Amman: Jordan and Oman signed several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and executive programmes to boost cooperation and coordination in various areas. The deals, covering establishing industrial estates, educational cooperation, consumer protection, and…
- Middle East
Oman announces 6-day holiday for employees for Eid Al Adha
Muscat: Ahead of Eid Al Adha, Oman announced a six-day holiday – June 27 to July 1 – for public and private sector employees. Official work will resume on July 2. “Eid…
