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Oman announce Shab-e-Meraj holiday
The Sultanate of Oman has officially declared Thursday, January 30, a public holiday to observe Isra Wal Meraj, also known as Shab-e-Meraj which is a significant Islamic traditional event. This holiday will…
- Middle East
Indian Navy’s training ships arrive in Oman
New Delhi: The ships of Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera — arrived at Muscat in Oman as a part of the long-range training…
- India
Indian crew member of capsized oil tanker dies: Officials
New Delhi: An Indian crew member of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off the Oman coast has died, officials said on Thursday. Last night, the Indian Navy said eight Indians and…
- Middle East
Omani delegation arrives in Sanaa for truce talks with Houthis
Sanaa: An Omani delegation arrived in Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa to persuade the Houthi group to resume a truce with the Yemeni government, media reported. The delegation will hold talks with Houthi…
- Middle East
Oman goes tough on expats who dress ‘indecently’
Muscat: Oman has warned expatriates to avoid dressing indecent ways, particularly during the month of Ramzan. The authorities have advised both men and women should dress modestly as a sign of respect…
- Middle East
Oman restricts use of external loudspeakers in mosques, to impose fine
Muscat: Oman has issued a new law restricting the use of external loudspeakers in mosques in the Sultanate, which comes into effect on Monday, April 10, local media reported. The decision issued…
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Iraq, Oman welcome restoration of Saudi Arabia-Iran ties
Riyadh: Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties, media reported. The countries earlier on Friday said they would also open embassies and…
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Israeli carriers can fly directly to India with Oman opening its airspace: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday welcomed the authorisation for Israeli carriers to fly over Oman as a “great day” for the aviation industry as it will connect the country directly…
- Middle East
Minimum salary for expats to bring families reduced in Oman
Muscat: In a major step aimed at promoting family reunification and attracting skilled foreign workers, Oman has reduced the minimum salary requirement for expatriates to obtain a family visa, local media reported.…
- India
Indian defence secretary meets delegations from Oman, US, Saudi
New Delhi: Union Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane on Sunday held bilateral meetings with three defence delegations on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, according to an official statement by…
- Middle East
Delhi: Passenger from Oman smuggles gold worth Rs 80L in mixer; held
New Delhi: The Indian customs officials have confiscated 1,749 grams of smuggled gold worth more than Rs 80,97,625 hidden in a mixer from a passenger travelling from Oman. The undeclared gold was…
- Middle East
Iraq: 4 dead in stampede ahead of Gulf Cup final, dozens injured
A stampede outside a stadium in the southern Iraqi city of Basra killed at least four persons and over dozens injured, hours before the start of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final,…
- India
India, Oman strategic partnership to focus on counter-terrorism initiatives
New Delhi: India and Oman held the eighth strategic dialogue which focused on counter-terrorism initiatives, including ways to combat with the expansion of terrorist propaganda and misuse of emerging technologies, sources said…
- India
Maha: Woman stranded in Oman due to agent’s handiwork brought back to India
Palghar: A woman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district who was stuck in Oman as her passport and visa were allegedly confiscated by an agent has been brought back to the country and reunited…
- Middle East
Omani delegation in Sanaa to push Houthis for truce deal
Sanaa: An Omani delegation arrived in the Houthi militia-held capital Sanaa to mediate the renewal of a UN-proposed truce between the Houthi militia and the Yemeni government. The delegation was scheduled to…