11 Yemeni prisoners transferred from Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman
Eleven Yemeni prisoners have been transferred from the notorious US prison at Guantanamo Bay to Oman. The Joe Biden administration moved the prisoners on Monday (January 6), just two weeks before leaving office. Human rights organizations have welcomed the move. As a result, only 15 prisoners remain in the prison. The US Department of Defense […]
Read MoreFor the first time, Oman held a joint exercise with Iran
The first joint exercise between Middle Eastern countries Iran and Oman has been held. Naval units of the Iranian Army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Omani Navy participated in the exercise. Iran’s media IRNA reported that the exercise was held in the north of the Indian Ocean and in the Strait of […]
Read MoreNasrullah was a thorn in the neck of the Zionists: Mufti Khalili
Religious leaders express deep condolences on the death of Hezbollah chief Syed Hasan Nasrullah. Mufti of Oman Ahmed Al-Khalili has expressed his condolences. According to Oman’s mufti, Hezbollah leader Nasrullah has been a thorn in the side of the Zionists for the past three decades in the Lebanese resistance movement. Mufti said on Saturday evening […]
Read MoreTanker sinks off Oman coast, 16 crew missing including 13 Indians
An oil tanker sank off the coast of Oman. There were 16 sailors in that tanker. 13 of them are Indians. All have been missing since the tanker sank. The operation to rescue them has already started. But so far no one has been found. Oman’s Maritime Security Center (MSC) reported the information. The accident […]
Read MoreIS claimed responsibility for attack on Shia mosque in Oman
IS militants have claimed responsibility for the gun attack on the premises of a Shia mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman. A total of 9 people including 3 attackers were killed in the attack on Tuesday morning. 28 more people were injured in this incident. According to Oman Police, 6 people including a policeman […]
Read MoreGun attack on Ashura celebration in Oman, 9 killed
A gun attack took place near a Shia mosque in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Four Pakistani nationals and a policeman were killed in the incident, including the three attackers. At least 28 people were injured. But gun attacks are rare in the predominantly Muslim Gulf nation of Oman. In a statement, Omani police said […]
Read MoreOman is introducing 12 category visas for Bangladeshis
The Middle East country of Oman may introduce 12 categories of visas for Bangladeshi citizens. The Times of Oman reported this information in a report on Wednesday local time. The 12 categories include – family visa, visit visa for Bangladeshi nationals residing in GCC countries, doctor visa, engineer visa, nurse visa, teacher visa, accountant visa, […]
Read MoreHeavy rainfall record in Oman, holiday declared
Heavy rainfall has been recorded in different parts of Oman. Heavy rains including rain and thunder were observed in coastal areas of Dhofar including Salalah and even desert areas since Thursday morning. In addition, heavy rainfall caused artificial flooding in Al Buraimi, Musandam, Dhahira, Al Dakhiliya, North and South Al Batinah, Muscat, North and South […]
Read MoreFear of a new disaster in Oman, the closure of educational institutions is announced
The Middle Eastern country of Oman has announced the closure of educational institutions in several regions of the country due to the fear of a new disaster. The Ministry of Education announced a holiday in all public and private schools and colleges in North Al Sharqia on Monday. Al Dakhiliya administration also declared a holiday […]
Read MoreExpatriates disoriented as operation to prevent violations of labor laws in Oman
The expatriates have passed through the terrible situation of memory in Sur Bazar in the Middle Eastern country of Oman. Although raids were reported in other parts of the country, expatriates in Sur Bazar and its surroundings remained quite calm. However, their illusion ended on Friday afternoon. As many as 100 illegal immigrants were arrested […]
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