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23Mar
Al Rahma: Storms leave two dead in Oman.
Al Rahma: Storms leave two dead in Oman.

The low pressure trough – named, ‘Al Rahma’ – has brought heavy rains lightning and hailstorms...

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22Mar
Baby locusts begin to emerge…
Baby locusts begin to emerge…

In parts of Oman, thousands of tiny young locusts have been seen hatching from the eggs left by swarms...

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22Mar
Happy Isra’a Wal Miraj Holiday Today
Happy Isra’a Wal Miraj Holiday Today

Today is a public holiday on the occasion of Isra’a Wal Miraj in Oman. According to Oman News Agency,...

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19Mar
You can’t catch COVID-19 from your pets!
You can’t catch COVID-19 from your pets!

A number of false stories and suggestions are doing the rounds in Oman. We set out to straighten the facts....

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18Mar
VIDEO: Malls in Oman close for business
VIDEO: Malls in Oman close for business

Following orders from the Supreme Committee tasked with managing the Coronavirus outbreak, Most retailers...

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15Mar
Single-use plastic bags banned
Single-use plastic bags banned

Single-use plastic bags banned: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs in Oman has issued a decision...

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13Mar
Holi event postponed.
Holi event postponed.

Holi event postponed: The organizers of a large Holi celebration planned for today have announced the event...

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12Mar
No entry to India from this weekend.
No entry to India from this weekend.

No entry to India from this weekend: Visitors from Oman to the Indian subcontinent will no longer be able...

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11Mar
Scammers take the biscuit.
Scammers take the biscuit.

The makers of Nabil biscuits have reported they have fallen victim to online fraudsters, resulting in a loss...

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11Mar
WATCH: The Best of The Buzz
WATCH: The Best of The Buzz

Neal Bowden with the big entertainment stories this week.

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