Gulf | Oman
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Wednesday May 22
Oman police foil human trafficking attempt
5 people caught trying to get out through Wadi Jizzi border post
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Wednesday May 22
No coronavirus cases in Oman
Health ministry’s announcement follows testing of more than 50 cases
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Wednesday May 22
Oman ‘in need of US defence system’
The deal is meant to push US commercial interests, Kerry says
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Tuesday May 21
Bomb hoax forces Oman air Kuala Lumpur flight to return to Muscat
Passenger on Muscat-Kuala Lumpur flight claimed that there was a bomb on board
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Tuesday May 21
US Secretary of State John Kerry in Oman to ink $2.1b defence deal
Kerry expected to discuss situation in Syria and US citizens held in Iran
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Tuesday May 21
Sultan Qaboos asks state to train Oman private sector
The Sultan asks for sufficient flexibility for citizens to adapt
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Tuesday May 21
Oman to strictly implement summer work timing
Ministry of Manpower to intensify inspection to book offenders
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Tuesday May 21
New chief for internal security in Oman
The new head of internal security is a brother of the attorney-general
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Tuesday May 21
Blogger detained in Oman
Independent human rights group make arrest claim
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Monday May 20
Expatriates in GCC ‘vulnerable to HIV/Aids risk’
UNFPA carries out awareness programmes and counselling
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Monday May 20
Photo exhibition a hit at the Oman Journalism week
Three-day activities include discussion on future of media in the country
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Monday May 20
Master plan for Oman’s tourism hub unveiled
Container operations to shift from Muscat to Sohar
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Sunday May 19
Voyeur in Oman sentenced to three years in jail
Accused planted hidden camera in a ladies toilet of a hospital
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Sunday May 19
Oman to start marine transport between provinces
Plans to link different provinces of Muscat governorate by sea
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Sunday May 19
Three killed in drowning incidents in Oman
Police advise parents to be cautious while children play in water during summer
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Thursday May 16
Environmental group marks bird migration day
Event included photo exhibition and a bird watching tour
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Thursday May 16
Oman police arrest murder suspect
Jewellery thief arrested from eastern region
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Wednesday May 15
School traffic creates chaos in Muscat
Authorities search for solution to ease hardship of Darseit residents
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Tuesday May 14
Oman police arrest one in fake currency case
Petrol station employee informs police about counterfeit notes
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Tuesday May 14
Oman police arrest drug trafficker
Four held for bootlegging with large quantity of alcohol
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Monday May 13
Oman Sultan Qaboos receives Grand Imam of Al Azhar
Dr Al Tayeb holds talks with senior Omani officials
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Monday May 13
Oman ‘paid $50m ransom for three Europeans’
Austrian media speculate on deal that secured release of trio from Yemeni captors
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Monday May 13
Qaboos takes stock of Oman’s oil company
Omani leader goes on inspection tour of Petroleum Development Oman headquarters
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Monday May 13
Two people arrested for poaching in Oman
Accused killed two Arabian gazelles while one calf was saved
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Sunday May 12
Armed robbers strike at Oman factory
Decamp with 90,000 riyals in cash
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