Oman

Monday 13/April/2020 13:23 PM

Coronavirus can spread though soles of shoes: Study

A study conducted to determine spread of coronavirus in hospital wards in Wuhan, China, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resulted...

Monday 13/April/2020 09:52 AM

Royal Hospital in Oman to continue medical services

Muscat: The Royal Hospital has invited patients from outside the governorate to present an appointment letter at the check point to facilitate their arrival...

Monday 13/April/2020 09:35 AM

Coronavirus: Free storage period for cargo extended in Oman

Muscat: New facilities have been provided to extend the period of free storage for shipments to the cargo terminal of Muscat International Airport, in order...

Sunday 12/April/2020 21:03 PM

Shipment carrying food items arrives at Suwaiq Port

Muscat: The first shipment loaded with 500 tons of various food items arrives at Suwaiq Port. Dr. Ahmed Al-Abri, CEO of Marafi said, "The first...

Sunday 12/April/2020 19:33 PM

Last batch of citizens arrived in Oman

Muscat: The arrival of the last batch of citizens from abroad, numbering more than 3500. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, "During...

Sunday 12/April/2020 19:11 PM

Covid-19: 37-year-old expat dies in Oman

Muscat: Oman on Sunday announced the death of a 37-year-old expat resident diagnosed with coronavirus. More details to follow.

Sunday 12/April/2020 15:39 PM

Citizens arrested for wildlife hunting

Muscat: Wildlife protection officials have arrested two Omani citizens who hunted an Arabian gazelle in North Al Sharqia Governorate. A statement issued...

Sunday 12/April/2020 13:50 PM

Coronavirus: Work hours cut short at health centres in parts of Oman

Muscat: Health Centres in Al Buraimi Governorate will work reduced hours in order to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. A statement issued online...

Sunday 12/April/2020 12:03 PM

Central Blood Bank issues appeal for blood donation

Muscat: Central Blood Bank issued an urgent appeal for blood donation. The Department of Blood Bank Services said: "As there is a low stock of blood...

Saturday 11/April/2020 14:18 PM

PACP bans two hand sanitizers in Oman

Muscat: The Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has issued a decision to discontinue the use of two sanitizers as its components do not meet the...