Nepalis benefited by Oman’s general amnesty for undocumented foreigners
Thousands of undocumented, and unregistered Nepalis, living in Omar, are getting a chance to leave the Gulf country without facing any punishment, reported the Kathmandu Post. A general amnesty scheme, launched last year, by the Omani government has been further extended to benefit these people.
CDA of Oman pays farewell call on Bangladesh Foreign Min Dr Momen
Dhaka/UNI: The Head of Mission of Embassy of Sultanate of Oman Ta’eebsalim ‘Abdullah Al ‘ Alawi paid his farewell call on the Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at his official residence on Saturday.
Oman reports 144 new COVID-19 cases, 1,410 in total
Muscat/Xinhua/UNI: The Omani Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 144 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the country, bringing the total to 1,410.
Pompeo, Omani counterpart reaffirm relations in region after Sultan's death: State Dept
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a telephone call with Omani Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf bin Abdullah discussed maintaining cooperation to advance peace and security in the Persian Gulf region following the death of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a press release.
New York/IBNS: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has extended his profound condolences to the Royal family, the Government and people of Oman on the passing of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, who passed away late Friday at the age of 79.
Muscat/IBNS: Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, who is the Arab world's longest-serving ruler, passed away on Friday.
Cyclone Mekunu hits Oman, Yemen, kills five
Sana'a, May 27 (IBNS): A powerful cyclone named Mekunu has hit the Gulf country of Oman and neighbouring Yemen, media reports said.