Saturday 07 / September / 2024
Speeding, overload and use of mobile phone while driving resulted in Saturday’s Hamriya accident which had claimed two lives and leaving one with serious injuries in a hospital. This continued to dominate news agenda in Oman this week.
1. Two people were killed in a tragic road accident when a truck of a food and water distribution company reportedly fell down from a bridge near Ruwi, an official from the company said. This was the best read story online.
2. Expat wives, who operate small businesses from home, could soon be on the radar of the Royal Oman Police (ROP), after online complaints about their illegal trade surfaced. This was the second best ready story.
3. A heat-wave will sweep across Oman starting from Tuesday till Saturday, global meteorologist have said. This was the third best story read online.
4. A four-month meticulous study on the Omanisation plan in the Sultanate has called for an increase in the percentage of local workforce in “leader and supervisory roles,” a top Majlis Al Shura member told the Times of Oman. This was the fourth best story.
5. Four Indians have reportedly committed suicide during the last 10 days in Oman, Indian social workers said. This was the fifth best read story online.
