Tag: Oman

Saudi Embassy In Oman Calls On Citizens To Be Cautious Amid Tropical Storm Shaheen

October 3, 2021

Riyadh / Saudi Arabia – – Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Muscat on Monday called on all Saudi citizens in Oman to exercise caution and follow the instructions of the country’s General Authority Of Civil Aviation in anticipation of the effects of the tropical cyclone ‘Shaheen’. The embassy added that it urges citizens to contact the … More Saudi Embassy In Oman Calls On Citizens To Be Cautious Amid Tropical Storm Shaheen

Saudi Investment Minister Visits Oman To Boost Economic Ties

August 29, 2021

Riyadh / Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid al – Falih was visiting Oman on Sunday to discuss opportunities in both Gulf countries, Saudi State news agency SPA said. The visit follows economic talks earlier this after which Saudi Arabia said it was considering developing an industrial zone in Oman, a neighbouring country … More Saudi Investment Minister Visits Oman To Boost Economic Ties

Oman Confirms Asphalt Princess Tanker Had Been Hijacked in Arabian Sea

August 5, 2021

Oman provides first official confirmation on Wednesday that the Asphalt Princess tanker was involved in a hijacking in the Arabian Sea after Britain’s maritime trade agency earlier reported the incident was over. Three maritime security forces had told Reuters on Tuesday that the Asphalt Princess tanler had neem seized by suspected Iranian – backed forces, … More Oman Confirms Asphalt Princess Tanker Had Been Hijacked in Arabian Sea

Oman Extends Nightly COVID – 19 Lockdown

July 29, 2021

Oman on Thursday extended a nightly locdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with movement and commercial activities to be restricted between 10 P.M. and 4 A.M. until further notice, the government said. Cases in the country of around 4.5 million people, which has continued to impose movement and commercial restrictions on and off … More Oman Extends Nightly COVID – 19 Lockdown

Sultan Of Oman To Visit Saudi Arabia On Sunday

July 10, 2021

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman will make a two – day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday after he received an invitation from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The visit comes within the framework of strengthening the historical and … More Sultan Of Oman To Visit Saudi Arabia On Sunday

Oman To Allow Gulf Citizens Land Entry As Some Restrictions Ease

June 2, 2021

Oman said on Wednesday it will Omanis and citizens of other Gulf countries to move across its land borders daily for work, while also loosening other pandemic – related restrictions imposed for health reasons, state TV said on Twitter. Oman also extended a ban on entering the country for travellers from Sudan, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, … More Oman To Allow Gulf Citizens Land Entry As Some Restrictions Ease

Oman Imposes Strict COVID-19 Measures During Ramadan

April 6, 2021

Oman will be imposing strict measure during the holy month of Ramadan to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the country’s health ministry announced on Monday. Ramadan – which will start on April 13 or 14 pending the moon sighting – is the month when Muslim fast from sunrise to sunset. It is often celebrated … More Oman Imposes Strict COVID-19 Measures During Ramadan