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Delta Aquariids to dazzle Oman's skies on July 30

Annual celestial display expected to offer dozens of meteors per hour under dark skies

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The meteor shower is expected to be most active from the evening of July 30 until the early hours of July 31, when observers in dark locations away from city lights could see dozens of meteors streaking across the night sky.

Oman bans baby doll over chemical safety concerns

Consumer watchdog urges public to stop using toy after GCC rapid alert

In a consumer warning issued on Sunday, the ministry urged the public to stop using the toy immediately, saying it contains chemical compounds that may pose a risk to children's health and safety.

Oman updates tax rules, mandates THEQA login

Amendments take effect from 2027 tax year as digital identity access becomes compulsory

Oman issues new corporate tax deduction rules, mandates THEQA login for tax portal

Sharing photos in Oman? You risk jail and a hefty fine

Legal liability starts before you hit share, authorities remind social media users

Public urged to respect digital privacy as Oman enforces strict cyber penalties

Teacher, three children die in Oman crash

Two survivors airlifted to hospital as police urge drivers to follow road safety rules

Family’s deaths after Salalah trip spark grief across Oman’s education community

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Arabian Sea off Oman

The quake struck at a depth of 10km with no immediate reports of damage

Oman records 4.9-magnitude earthquake in the Arabian Sea

Bank Nizwa seeks Alizz deal with Ominvest backing

Proposed merger could bring Ominvest in with a stake of up to 20%

Bank Nizwa proposes Alizz Islamic Bank merger backed by Ominvest investment

Oman launches sick leave insurance scheme

Employers to pay 1% contribution under new Social Protection Fund insurance branch

The new scheme introduces a 1 per cent employer-funded contribution based on each covered employee's contribution wage.

Oman mulls drug tests for new hires

Health Ministry says proposal is under review and no decision has yet been approved

Oman mulls mandatory drug tests for new employees

Indian Embassy in UAE mourns seafarer, aids injured

Embassy extends support to injured crew and families after tanker attacks in Hormuz

Indian seafarer killed, eight injured as Iranian missiles hit tankers in Hormuz

UAE denounces Iranian attacks on Gulf states

Foreign ministry calls the attacks a violation of sovereignty and backs affected countries

UAE strongly condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf states

Is Hormuz safe? Iran's move sparks shipping fears

Attacks on vessels and missile threats rattle Gulf states amid Hormuz standoff

Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as Iran claims closure and US targets military sites

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