Sultanate of Oman
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Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years
In a significant milestone, the Sultanate of Oman recently resumed exporting copper from the Lasail mine in Sohar with its first shipment after nearly 30 years. The project, managed by Minerals Development…
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Indian schools in Oman set to implement new national education policy
Muscat: The Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman is set to implement India’s National Education Policy (NEP) across all Indian Schools in Oman. The new policy emphasises a comprehensive approach to…
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Minor earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, on Wednesday, January 1. In a post on X, Oman’s Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) said that it it monitored “a…
- Middle East
Oman to implement unified GCC customs tariff from 2025
Muscat: Oman plans to implement a unified customs tariff as part of its strategy to enhance trade within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting January 1, 2025. The initiative aims to streamline…
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Oman acquires stake in Elon Musk’s AI company
Muscat: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Wednesday, December 18, acquired a stake in “xAI,” a leading American artificial intelligence company owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The move comes as part of…
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Arab states reaffirm commitment to women’s empowerment
Muscat: Oman hosted a high-level regional meeting on Monday to review progress in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, nearly 30 years after its adoption, the Lebanon-based UN Economic and…
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Oman’s Sultan pardons 174 prisoners ahead of National Day
Muscat: The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on Sunday, November 17, pardoned 174 prisoners, including foreigners convicted in various cases ahead of the country’s 54th National Day. The announcement…
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Gulf leaders congratulate Donald Trump on presidential win
Gulf leaders on Wednesday, November 6, congratulated Donald Trump on his election win over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States (US), securing a second term. Trump received 279…
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Oman opens registration for Haj 2025
Muscat: Oman on Monday, November 4, officially opened the online registrations for those intending to perform the Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH/2025. In a statement on X, the Ministry of Endowments and…
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Oman grants citizenship to over 80 expats
Muscat: Oman on Sunday, October 27, granted citizenship to 85 expats living in the Sultanate. According to the Oman News Agency (ONA), Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 50/2024, following…
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Two Indian expats die after building collapses in Oman
Muscat: Two elderly Indian couples died after being trapped in debris from a collapsed building in the Wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate on Sunday, October 20. Taking to X, the…
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Top Indian planners to attend Shangri-La Muscat Wedding Fair
Shangri-La Muscat, the ultimate wedding destination for couples in Oman, is set to host its highly anticipated wedding fair for the first time in seven years, scheduled from Friday, October 18 to…
- India
Indian army departs for Oman to participate in Exercise Al Najah
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Oman to participate in the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise Al Najah. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Rabkoot…
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Minor earthquake hits Oman Sea, tremors felt in UAE
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Oman Sea on Sunday, August 18. In a post on social media, the UAE’s National Seismic Network (NSN) of the National Centre…
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Oman to ban import of plastic bags from September 1
Muscat: Oman is set to impose a strict ban on the importation of plastic bags starting September 1, 2024, as part of a new initiative to combat plastic pollution. This came in…