OMAN NEWS

8 year old girl drowns in pool

Muscat -

An eight year old Indian girl drowned in a swimming pool in the wilayat of Muladha in South Batinah on Tuesday afternoon.

Costa, Flamingo restaurant in CBD targeted by thieves

Muscat -

Burglars struck in the heart of the city in the early hours of Tuesday, targeting Costa Coffee and Flamingo Multicuisine Restaurant situated opposite each other in Central Business District, Ruwi.

The Wave residents approach management over safety issue

Muscat -

Some residents of The Wave, Muscat (TWM) recently met its management with concerns over safety and privacy in the community. A petition on the issue endorsed by a majority of members who have formed an association has been circulating since April 24.

Oman may introduce robotics in healthcare

Muscat -

The Ministry of Health is looking at robotics as a promising technology to meet future challenges in the healthcare sector.

OCO gives RO200,000 for 674 low income families

Muscat -

The Ministry of Social Development has received RO200,000 from Omani Charitable Organisation for 674 social insurance and low income families.

MoTC completes 27km road project in Dhofar governorate

Muscat -

As part of its development strategy and continuing efforts to connect the sultanate, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) has initiated several road projects in different wilayats and governorates.

Meet on improving quality of fish held

Salalah -

A seminar titled ‘Improving the Quality of Fish Markets’ was organised by the Directorate General of Fisheries in Dhofar at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Salalah on Tuesday.

Sri Lankan minister’s visit to focus on labour recruitment

Muscat -

In a bid to seek more job opportunities for Sri Lankans in the sultanate, Dilan Perera, the Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion & Welfare, Sri Lanka, will be in Oman on a three-day visit starting Thursday.