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Why this spectacular complex could become Oman’s ‘cultural magnet’
Middle East
February 25, 2024
Why this spectacular complex could become Oman’s ‘cultural magnet’
CNN — What is currently just a plot of rocky, undeveloped land is set to become an oasis of culture…
Authorities at Cairo Airport arrest passenger who attempted to smuggle 73 snakes
Egypt
June 29, 2023
Authorities at Cairo Airport arrest passenger who attempted to smuggle 73 snakes
Cairo International Airport customs arrested an Egyptian passenger who hid 73 snakes in cloth bags inside his luggage upon his…
Sisi meets with Oman’s deputy Prime Minister in Muscat
Egypt
June 28, 2022
Sisi meets with Oman’s deputy Prime Minister in Muscat
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Tuesday in Muscat with Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said.…
Oman extends nightly COVID-19 lockdown
Middle East
July 29, 2021
Oman extends nightly COVID-19 lockdown
DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) – Oman on Thursday extended a nightly lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with…
Oman introduces long-term residencies for foreign investors
Middle East
June 23, 2021
Oman introduces long-term residencies for foreign investors
June 23 (Reuters) – Oman will start granting long-term residence visas to foreign investors, state media said on Wednesday, as…
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
Middle East
June 14, 2021
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials…
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
Middle East
May 25, 2021
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through…
Friends and foes gather in Oman to mourn Qaboos
Middle East
January 12, 2020
Friends and foes gather in Oman to mourn Qaboos
DUBAI (Reuters) – World and regional leaders, many at odds with one another, met Oman’s new ruler on Sunday to…
Omani writer wins Man Booker literature prize
Middle East
May 22, 2019
Omani writer wins Man Booker literature prize
Jokha Alharthi on Tuesday became the first Arabic author to win the Man Booker International prize for her novel “Celestial…
Takeoffs of flights from Cairo Airport delayed
Egypt
March 12, 2019
Takeoffs of flights from Cairo Airport delayed
The takeoffs of five international flights from Cairo Airport were delayed on Tuesday morning due to poor weather conditions, Youm7…