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Public authorities in Oman face cut in perks to reduce deficit

Ali Mohammed May 1, 2016 0

Public authorities and institutions in Oman will face a number of cuts in their benefits, according to a decision made by the Ministry of Finance. A financial circular (11/2016) signed by Darwish bin…
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Gulf

GCC cuts roaming rates by 40 per cent

Ali Mohammed Mar 26, 2016 0

The GCC General Secretariat made the announcement on Thursday. The Gulf Cooperation Council states said will cut mobile phone roaming rates by 40 per cent for users traveling through the six member…
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Weather

Roads cut, power supply hit in parts of Sultanate

Ali Mohammed Mar 8, 2016 0

Lightning in Saham, Heavy rain fell in Rutsaq, Ibri, Nizwa and surrounding areas resulting in overflowing of wadis disrupting traffic and power supply. According to National Committee for Civil…
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Oman

Expats in Oman weigh future amid move to cut staff benefits

Ali Mohammed Feb 24, 2016 0

Most of the expat staff working in state-owned institutions are wary of the plan to cut down their privileges and planning to shift back home rather than struggle in the Sultanate. Thousands of…
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Featured

Thousands in Oman to get their work benefits cut

Ali Mohammed Feb 23, 2016 0

The Ministry of Finance is slashing a number of benefits at all institutions which receive 50 per cent or more state funding. Thousands of expat and Omani employees working at state-owned…
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