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19Jul
Here’s why authorities banned access to Oman’s ‘Crystal Cave’
Here’s why authorities banned access to Oman’s ‘Crystal Cave’

Oman’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has responded to a recent story on Merge 104.8’s sister...

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19Jul
#BREAKING: 1,157 new cases of COVID-19 registered in Oman, total now 66,661
#BREAKING: 1,157 new cases of COVID-19 registered in Oman, total now 66,661

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the registration of 1,157 new cases of COVID-19 novel...

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19Jul
COVID-19: Oman announces 10 more deaths on Sunday
COVID-19: Oman announces 10 more deaths on Sunday

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that ten COVID-19 patients have succumbed to complications...

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19Jul
World: India begins human trials on COVID-19 vaccine prototype
World: India begins human trials on COVID-19 vaccine prototype

Two different Indian candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine have received approval from the Drugs Controller...

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19Jul
Curfew, stricter fines most notable suggestions to combat COVID-19: Survey
Curfew, stricter fines most notable suggestions to combat COVID-19: Survey

Enforcing curfew and stricter fines to violators were the most notable suggestions given by individuals...

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19Jul
COVID-19: More than half Omanis psychologically affected, donated to charities says NCSI
COVID-19: More than half Omanis psychologically affected, donated to charities says NCSI

Nearly 58 per cent of Omanis have been psychologically affected due to physical distancing, according...

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19Jul
Kuwait’s Emir hospitalized, crown prince takes over select duties
Kuwait’s Emir hospitalized, crown prince takes over select duties

Kuwait’s 91-year-old ruler Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah was admitted to hospital on Saturday...

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18Jul
COVID-19: Poll indicates 95% of Omanis happy with government decisions
COVID-19: Poll indicates 95% of Omanis happy with government decisions

The results of an Omani opinion poll conducted by the National Center for Statistics and Information...

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18Jul
Construction begins Saturday on Bidbid-Rusayl road expansion
Construction begins Saturday on Bidbid-Rusayl road expansion

Oman’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that work has commenced today [Saturday, July...

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18Jul
COVID-19: Oman registers 1,311 new cases, total now 65,504
COVID-19: Oman registers 1,311 new cases, total now 65,504

Oman’s Ministry of Health has announced the registration of 1,311 new cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus...

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