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Suspect confesses to murder of Filipina waitress
A man has confessed to the murder of Filipina waitress Pinky Panittam, Royal Oman Police (ROP) have said. Police announced the arrest of an Asian national in connection with the murder of the…
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Oman plans to borrow $10b from overseas markets
Oman plans to borrow as much as $10 billion from overseas markets in the next four years to meet budget deficit in the aftermath of a severe fall in oil revenue. These borrowings, between 2016 and…
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First XDubai Spartan Race in Jebel Sifah
When the whistle blows to start the first XDubai Spartan Race in Jebel Sifah on October 21, it’ll be a moment of realisation for a number of determined participants brimming with enthusiasm. This is…
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Revised parking fee to come into effect from October 16
Muscat Municipality has announced that the revised parking fee will come into effect from October 16 in some areas. The civic body will charge 100bz for every 30 minutes instead of 50bz. The…
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Plan to scrap No Objection Certificates in Oman
No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in Oman “will be removed,” a senior official from the Ministry of Manpower has said. “We will remove the NOC option. It will be removed. The plan is being considered…
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Harsh fines to be imposed for illegal parking
Motorists who display their vehicles for sale or advertisement purposes in public places will be slapped a fine of RO500, according to a new decision issued by H E Eng Mohsen bin Mohammed al Sheikh,…
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RO 500 fine and jail for crossing flowing wadis
Citizens and residents have welcomed the amendments to the Traffic Law (fine and jail for crossing flowing wadis), which came into effect from Thursday. Among the stringent punishment (including…
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New Cave Discovered in Jebel Akhdar
An Omani geologist and his team has found a 50m deep cave in the mountains of Jebel Akhdar. Called Khasilat al Jubul, the 140m long and 3m wide cave is located between the two wadis. Dr Mohammed bin…
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Fine for parking at a public bus stop
Motorists who park their cars at public bus stops will be fined, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has warned. The warning follows a complaint made by the Oman National Transport Company (Mwasalat) saying…
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Eid Al Fitr First day announced in Oman
The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announced that Tuesday July 5 will be the last day of the Holy Month of Ramadan and Wednesday July 6 will be the first day of Shawal or first day of Eid Al…
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