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 a circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with Oman Customs on X on Tuesday, July … Read more
In the wake of a tragic shooting incident at a mosque in the capital Muscat, a senior official from Oman Foreign Ministry Khalid Muslahi visited the Indian Embassy in the country to offer condolences over the passing away of an Indian national. On his visit, Khalid Mushali, the Undersecretary of the Oman Foreign Ministry, met … Read more
The ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) terrorist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday, July 16, for a deadly attack on a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman’s capital city of Muscat that left at least nine people dead, Reuters reported. According to a statement released by the terrorist group, three ISIS suicide attackers opened fire … Read more
Photo: SalamAir Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, is set to launch direct flights from Muscat to Chennai, a South Indian city, starting on July 11. The airline will begin operating two weekly flights to Chennai on Thursdays and Saturdays. The flight from Muscat departs at 11 pm and arrives in Chennai at 4.15 pm, while … Read more
Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said of Oman 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 Nahyan. During the visit, the two leaders will discuss the “deep-rooted, historical, and fraternal relations” … Read more
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, causing major flash floods in several governorates including Muscat, North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, South Al Sharqiyah, North Al Sharqiyah, Al Dhahirah, … Read more
Actress Sunny Leone, Himesh Reshammiya and Prabhudeva are collaborating for an upcoming untitled film. The actress is heading to Muscat to shoot the same. The project marks Sunny’s second collaboration with Prabhudeva. She previously collaborated with the ace filmmaker-actor for a song in a movie titled Petta Rap. However, the audience will get to witness … Read more
Representational photo New Delhi: Medical entrance exam NEET-UG will also be conducted at exam centres in 14 foreign cities on May 5, the National Testing Agency announced on Wednesday. The move comes after the National Testing Agency (NTA) received requests from aspirants as the information bulletin for the exam notified earlier this month had no … Read more
Photo: Delhi Customs/X 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 during an inspection by authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport. “On the basis of intelligence developed, Customs@IGI Airport have rummaged … Read more
Durg: A woman from Chhattisgarh working in Oman has been accommodated in the Indian embassy shelter in Muscat after she requested repatriation to the country, a government official said on Tuesday. Notably, the husband of Dipika Jogi on Monday claimed in Durg that she was held captive by her employer in Oman. He also claimed … Read more
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