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Saturday 18/May/2019 20:19 PM

Oman weather: Exams to go ahead as scheduled, says ministry

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has decided not to postpone the examinations despite bad weather conditions across the country. In a statement...

Saturday 18/May/2019 20:18 PM

Indian and Pakistani rupee feeling the pinch

Muscat: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) and Indian rupee (INR) are under extreme pressure after both currencies gained strength earlier this year. The Pakistani...

Saturday 18/May/2019 20:09 PM

Oman to have best growth rate in GCC in 2020, says World Bank

Muscat: Oman is predicted to have the highest growth among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council next year, according to a new report from the World...

Saturday 18/May/2019 20:03 PM

Teens drown in wadi as heavy rains prompt safety warning

Muscat: As governorates in various parts of the Sultanate begin to experience heavy rainfall and floods, two teenage boys tragically lost their lives after...

Saturday 18/May/2019 19:46 PM

British company to help develop, grow Omani start-ups, SMEs

Muscat: A British firm is helping Omani business owners develop their start-ups, with the intention of using them to provide innovative solutions to...

Saturday 18/May/2019 19:06 PM

Two rescued from wadi in Oman

Muscat: Two people who were stranded in a wadi have been rescued by citizens, the Royal Oman Police has said. In a statement, the police said: “The floods...

Saturday 18/May/2019 18:41 PM

In pictures: Heavy rainfall in many parts of Oman

Thursday 16/May/2019 14:05 PM

Oreos sold in Oman are Halal, distributor says

Muscat: Oreos in Oman are halal, according to the company in charge of distribution. Oreo has said in a statement yesterday, "We can assure you that...

Wednesday 15/May/2019 21:20 PM

Indian embassy comes to aid of worker injured in accident in Oman

Muscat: The Indian embassy in Oman has stepped in to help a road accident victim in Oman. The embassy is following up the case of Rajendra Prasad, who was...

Wednesday 15/May/2019 21:10 PM

Using Wikipedia for assignments? Expect a zero grade in Oman

Muscat: University professors in Oman have said that students who are caught using material from Wikipedia in their assignment submissions will be told to...