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Rain, flash flood alert issued for parts of Oman

Oman’s capital Muscat is likely to see scattered rainfall in the early hours of June 24 with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-high 30s

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Oman mosque shooting: Death toll climbs as UAE condemns attack

Police have confirmed that four people were killed and several others injured following the incident.

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

16 crew missing after oil tanker capsized near Oman

Omani authorities conducted a search-and-rescue operation at the scene in coordination with maritime authorities,

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Oil tanker capsizes off Oman’s coast

The Oman News Agency stated that the tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near Duqm

Oman’s Asyad plans to list shipping unit, hires advisers

Oman’s Asyad plans to float Asyad Shipping, hires advisers, sources say

The company focuses on transporting LNG to the international market, and its fleet includes very large crude carriers and product and chemical tankers

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Oman pushes forward with personal income tax framework

The initial draft bill was first introduced in 2022, proposing a tax framework aimed at high earners

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Hijri New Year 2024: Holiday dates announced for UAE, Oman

MoHRE has declared July 7 a paid holiday for private sector employees in the UAE

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Dar Global ties up with Trump Organization for luxury resort in Oman

The Trump International Oman will feature a 140-key, 5-star hotel complex that includes an array of luxurious accommodations

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Oman announces plans for a multi-million dollar ‘Film City’

The ‘Film City’ project, aims to generate substantial employment opportunities, with plans to create over 100 jobs for Omanis in its first year

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Holiday dates for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

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BlackRock appoints MD for UAE, Oman and Bahrain

The global financial giant has tapped former Mubadala and Goldman Sachs executive to lead its operations in the three GCC countries

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Oman weather: Dhofar governorate to see thunderstorms, rain

The CAA advised residents to follow weather alerts, and take precaution while travelling through low-lying areas and the sea

Construction of $3bn UAE-Oman Hafeet Rail gets green light

A shareholder agreement among Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment Company has been signed to kick off the project

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Oman implements distance learning for schools due to heavy rainfall

Education authorities in Oman announced distance learning for all educational institutions due unstable weather conditions on May 2

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

Oman’s Hydrom signs green hydrogen projects worth $11bn

The deals bring the total hydrogen production in Oman to 1.38 million tonnes per year

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GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers this week

Schengen visa process to go digital from 2028

Major Schengen visa update for Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India

Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas

ADQ, QIA to boost tech driven companies and economy through the Jasoor Fund

UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund

In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

The passenger train will reach a top speed of 200 km per hour covering the distance between Sohar and Abu Dhabi in 100 minutes

UAE, Oman sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

UAE, Oman firms sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

The deals span renewable energy, railway connectivity and investments in digital infrastructure and technology

OQ, France’s TotalEnergies to build an LNG hub in Oman

OQ, France’s TotalEnergies to build an LNG hub in Oman

The Marsa LNG project includes upstream gas production, a one million-ton-per-year liquefaction plant and a 300-megawatt solar plant

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Oman trade deal a priority for India: Reports

The trade ministers of India and Oman met in December 2023 and had asked their negotiators to wrap up talks on a comprehensive pact

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Flash floods in Oman claim lives, cause extensive damage to property

The nation’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre had issued alerts prior to the deluge, but the severity of the floods caught many residents off guard.

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Red Sea tensions: UK security firm says vessel targeted near Yemen’s Hodeidah

Yemen’s Houthis have staged attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region for months in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

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Oman announces Eid al Fitr 2024 holiday dates for public, private sector

Those working in the public and private sector will mark the Eid al Fitr holiday from April 9 and will resume work from April 14

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Eid al Fitr likely to fall on April 10 in Oman, notes astronomical society

According to astronomical data, there is a high probability that the first day of Eid al Fitr will be observed on April 10 in Oman

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Oman’s fiscal future brightens as S&P boosts outlook to positive

The ratings agency expects Oman’s real GDP to expand by about 2 per cent per year on average during the 2024-2027 period

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New Financial Services Authority established in Oman to regulate services

The implementing regulations setting out the FSA’s roles and responsibilities and other specific details are expected to be published soon

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Oman launches $5.2bn ‘future fund’ to drive economic development

By focusing on critical areas, the ‘Future Fund Oman’ aims to revitalise the country’s economic pillars and propel sustainable growth

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UAE, Oman issue alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms

Authorities in the UAE and Oman have issued a severe weather warning for Saturday, March 9