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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 […]
9 months ago
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.”
9 months ago
Oman Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 2,800 prohibited electronic cigarettes into the Sultanate of Oman. Oman Customs said in a statement :”Al-Dara Port Customs thwarts an attempt to smuggle more than 2,800 electronic cigarettes and a group of electronic cigarette accessories, which the accused had hidden tightly in a truck loaded with vehicle spare parts.”
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The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion announced Tuesday it has cancelled 3,415 commercial registrations, citing reasons that the businesses have ceased their operations or their licenses have expired. The move to cancel commercial registrations is part of the Ministry’s efforts to regulate the market and ensure that all active commercial registrations represent operational institutions in compliance with existing laws. Mubarak bin Mohammed Al-Dohani, Director General of Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, said that this cancellation represents the first phase of a comprehensive review of companies that have ceased operations or whose licenses have expired, covering the period from 1970 to 1999. He said that the second phase of reviews will cover companies from 2000 to 2018. Al-Dohani said the cancelled registrations do not include joint-stock companies or individual traders. He stressed the importance of these measures for market regulation and ensuring the accuracy of data, figures, and statistics related to businesses operating in Oman. He said that the second phase of reviews will cover companies from 2000 to 2018. Al-Dohani said the cancelled registrations do not include joint-stock companies or individual traders. He explained that cancelling these registrations is based […]
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Muscat International Airport (MCT) has introduced a new QR code payment system for parking that aims to improve convenience for travellers. The newly introduced solution aims to simplify the payment process, helping passengers avoid long queues at kiosks and eliminating the need for cash transactions. Oman Airports said in a statement: “You can now pay for your parking fee at Muscat International Airport with ease by using your phone to scan the QR code printed on the parking ticket.” For those navigating the busy airport during peak travel times, this system promises a more efficient way to manage parking payments, allowing travellers to focus on their journeys rather than administrative tasks. By simply scanning the QR code printed on their parking ticket with a mobile phone, users can pay for their parking in a matter of seconds. The system allows travellers to complete the transaction without waiting in line at traditional payment machines, offering a faster alternative that aligns with the growing trend of contactless technologies in the travel industry. For frequent travellers and business commuters, this time-saving option could significantly enhance their airport experience. While the new mobile payment option is now available across all Muscat International Airport’s car […]
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Well-known Omani poet Zahir Al Ghafri has died at the age of 68 in Sweden after a prolonged illness. Al Ghafri was regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Sultanate of Oman’s literary scene, particularly in shaping modern Omani poetry. Al Gafri passed away in a hospital in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday after a long fight with liver cirrhosis. AL Ghafri, who was born in 1956, spent his childhood in Surur village in the wilayat of Samayil, northern Oman, He studied philosophy at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, where he was influenced by intellectual and philosophical trends that formed a large part of his poetic language. Since then, he searched for the deep meanings of life by moving between Iraq, Morocco, Paris, London, New York, Malmö in Sweden, and other major cities. This journey was a mixture of being influenced by places and daily scenes, which was clearly reflected in his poetry. Despite his immersion in global modernity and interaction with great poets and thinkers from different cultures, Al Ghafri did not lose connection to his Omani roots. His upbringing in the village of Surur and Nafa vilages of Samayil were reflected in his poems and […]
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