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OmanQWednesday, February 26 – On the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged greetings with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries. Heartfelt Wishes and Prayers In his messages, the…
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Oman's Environment Authority has reported the discovery of a rare and endangered humpback whale in the waters of the Arabian Sea, near the shores of Al Jazer, Al Wusta Governorate, approximately 900 kilometers south of Muscat. Scientific Investigation…
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📅 February 25, 2025, Washington – NASA, the United States space agency, has commended the remarkable astronomical achievement made by the Omani Astronomical and Space Society with the discovery of two new asteroids, P226fqs and P226gRJ. Discovery Under…
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On February 24, 2025, the first green hydrogen station for vehicles, owned by Shell Oman, was inaugurated in Oman. This project is a major step towards sustainable transportation and transforming the country into a low-carbon transport hub in…
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📅 Starting June 1, 2025, the import of carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and other taxable goods without a digital tax stamp will be prohibited in Oman. This law applies to all excise-taxed products except sugar-sweetened beverages. Phase Three…
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The official Oman Ramadan 2025 Working Hours (Ramadan 1446 AH) have been announced as follows: Private Sector ✅ Reduced working hours for Muslim employees, set at 6 hours per day, with a maximum of 30 hours per week.…
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Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, returned to the country on Sunday, February 23, 2025, after completing a private two-week trip. His journey began on February 9, 2025. 🔹 Details of the trip have not yet been disclosed,…
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The Muscat Public Transport Development 2026 plan was recently reviewed by the Muscat Municipal Council as part of the strategic plan for developing public bus services (2015-2040). The goal is to reduce reliance on private vehicles and enhance…
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On Saturday, February 22, the inflation rate in Oman in January 2025 rose by 1% compared to the same month in 2024, based on 2018 as the base year, according to the National Center for Statistics and Information.…
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LG has opened its LG Commercial Air Conditioning in Oman showroom in Muscat, reinforcing its commitment to providing advanced air conditioning solutions and services in Oman. The facility showcases LG’s latest HVAC innovations and offers customers a hands-on…
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