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Flights to/from Iran on 2nd and 3rd October 2024 have been cancelled due to the current situation, SalamAir said. The airline said in a statement :”SalamAir flights to/from Iran on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2024 have been cancelled due to the current situation and the closure of Iran’s airports.” “We understand the inconvenience this may cause to our passengers, and we are diligently working to provide the best travel options and extend the necessary support.” “We will contact all affected passengers to discuss their travel options. Additionally, our customers can reach us 24/7 via +96824272222 or email us at customercare@salamair.com,” the statement added SalamAir appreciates your understanding and apologises for the disruption to your travel plans due to this unforeseen event.
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Oman to introduce a personal income tax for high earners after 2026, as reported in a recent report. In July, the Majlis Al Shura, the lower house of the Omani parliament, approved a draft income tax law, the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, sending it to the State Council, the upper house, for final approval. Currently, there is no income tax for Omani citizens or expatriate residents. Under the proposed tax brackets, foreign nationals earning over $100,000 (Dh367,000) in Oman would be taxed at a rate of 5 to 9 per cent, while Omani citizens would face a 5 per cent tax on global income exceeding $1 million (Dh3.67 million). Gulf states have already implemented various tax measures to support development and decrease dependence on oil and gas revenues. Oman’s existing tax framework includes corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and excise tax. The government plans to concentrate on enhancing corporate tax administration and collection instead of increasing the 5 per cent VAT rate or government fees to boost non-hydrocarbon revenue.
2 weeks ago
A group of foreigners have been arrested for for violating the labour and residence laws for foreigners in the Wilayat of Suwaiq, North Al Batinah Governorate. A statement issued online by Royal Oman Police (ROP), said :”North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command arrested a group of people of African and Asian nationalities in the Wilayat of Suwaiq for violating the labour and residence laws for foreigners, and legal procedures are being completed against them.”
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Oman Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle illegal 12 kilograms of marijuana in Salalah International Airport. A statement issued online by Oman Customs said :”Salalah International Airport Customs thwarts an African passenger’s attempt to smuggle 12 kilograms of marijuana, which was tightly wrapped among his personal luggage.”
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A person has been arrested by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) for vandalism and stealing money from shops in different locations in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. A statement issued online by ROP said :”North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command arrested an Arab national for vandalism and theft of money from the storage of a number of shops in different locations in the Wilayat of Sohar. Legal procedures are being completed against him.”
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The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation has announced the suspension of classes in educational institutions and the conversion of study to distance learning in some governorates of the Sultanate of Oman due to the expected heavy rains on September 30, 2024. The Ministry said in a statement :”Referring to the information received from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center regarding heavy rains in the period from this afternoon in some wilayats in the governorates adjacent to the Al Hajar Mountains in the Governorates of South Al Batinah, Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiyah, Al Dhahirah and the southern parts of Muscat Governorate.” The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation would like to announce the suspension of study in educational institutions and the shift to distance learning in the above-mentioned governorates in the period from this afternoon, September 30, 2024.
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Oman has announced a new fee of OMR25 for studying requests for reports proving medical errors, offered by the Ministry of Health. According to Article 1 of the new decision, this fee applies when a request is submitted by the concerned individual to the Ministry of Health for an assessment of whether a medical error has occurred. However, Article 2 states that individuals eligible for the family income support benefit, as outlined in the Social Protection Law (Royal Decree No. 52/2023), will be exempt from this fee. Article 3 stipulates that the fee will be refunded if a medical error is confirmed by the Supreme Medical Committee or through a court Oman has affirmed commitment to ensure the safety of medical patients, as the country works to reduce the number of medical errors committed annually. Oman has a specialised committee at the national level to adjudicate cases of deficiency or negligence in medical services. Besides, there are committees in every hospital to handle such cases. Medical personnel found guilty of erroneous treatment or negligence are dealt with firmly, Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, the Minister of Health said. Dr Al Sabti told local media earlier that errors in judgment or […]
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Oman is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from Sunday, September 29, to Tuesday, October 1, due to an upper-air low-pressure system, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center has forecasted potential cloud formation, rainfall, and thunderstorms across various parts of the country, particularly affecting its coastal and mountainous regions. Starting Sunday, the Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates, along with the Al Hajar Mountains and adjacent areas, are expected to see cloud advection and rain of varying intensity. These conditions are likely to spread to the coastal regions along the Oman Sea, where isolated rainfall and sporadic thunderstorms are anticipated. صورة الرادار تظهر هطول امطار متفاوتة الغزارة على اجزاء من سلسلة جبال الحجر مع إستمرارها خلال قادم الوقت . pic.twitter.com/i81QkwUUoD — الأرصاد العمانية (@OmanMeteorology) September 28, 2024 The CAA has predicted rainfall amounts ranging from 10 to 30 millimeters on Sunday and Monday, conditions that may prompt the flow of wadis. Additionally, fresh downdraft winds ranging from 15 to 35 knots (28–65 km/h) could lead to the movement of loose objects and reduce horizontal visibility, stirring dust storms across the affected areas. Mariners are advised to exercise caution as sea conditions are […]
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Oman has released revised guidelines on the cancellation or suspension of classes in schools in the event of rain across Omani governorates both within the public and private educational institutions. The move aims to promote the “safety and protection of learners and personnel from unnecessary physical dangers” that they may be exposed to during heavy rains. It is also meant to minimise the health and safety risks amid severe weather conditions. In the newly-issued guidelines issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, a protocol has been established to guide decisions on whether to suspend classes. The National Emergency Management Committee will be responsible for making and announcing these decisions. The committee will oversee initial recovery efforts in coordination with military, security and civil agencies. According to the statement, heavy rains, characterised by active winds leading to flooding in the wadis, will result in suspension of classes or transition to distance learning if rainfall exceeds 60mm in Muscat and Dhofar, 100mm in Al Wusta and Musandam, and 80mm in other governorates. For moderate rains – measuring less than 35mm in Muscat and Dhofar, less than 50mm in Musandam and Al Wusta, and less than 80mm in the remaining […]
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The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested more than 20 people for attempting to enter the Sultanate of Oman illegally. A statement issued online by ROP said :”Coast Guard Police boats led by North Al Batinah Governorate Police seized a boat carrying 25 infiltrators of Asian nationalities while they were trying to enter the country illegally. The legal procedures are being completed against them.”
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