Tag: oman
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Scientists confirm growing oxygen-less ‘dead zone’ in Gulf of Oman
London : Researchers of a British university have brought to light the existence of a fast-growing “dead zone” devoid of oxygen in the Gulf of Oman, spelling environmental disaster for fish and marine plants in the area, as well as for people reliant on the ocean for food and employment. University of East Anglia (UEA)…
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Oman to participate in World’s Leading Travel Trade Show in Germany
Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show (ITB 2018), which will take place in the German capital Berlin on March 7-11. Member of the Board of Directors at Oman Tourism Development Company (SAOC) Ahmed Nasser Al Mahrizi will head the Sultanate’s delegation comprising officials of the…
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Qatar, Oman sign deal to boost trade, economic ties
Doha : Qatar and Oman have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties despite the ongoing embargo, the media reported. Citing Qatar News Agency, Xinhua reported that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Sunday covers food production, marketing, joint investment and export of Omani products to Qatar. The MoU was signed…
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Gulf Arab stocks continue gaining streak
Dubai : Gulf stock indexes, from Kuwait to Oman, advanced modestly on Sunday after the price of oil hit a two-and-a-half-year high at the end of last trading week. The Kuwait Stock Exchange Price Index closed 0.79 per cent higher at 6,504.97. The countries’ oil exports account for 95 per cent of its state revenues,…
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Be at peace in the lap of Oman’s luxury resorts (Travelogue)
By Sandeep Sharma, Muscat : Bored of the humdrum of life? Desire to visit a peaceful holiday destination? The pictorial landscapes, exotic beaches and superlative hospitality of the luxury resorts in Oman can be a perfect “check-in”. With its tourist season currently on, the country — which sees visitors from across the world and is…
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Halal tourism becoming popular among tourists travelling from Oman
Muscat: Halal tourism is the new buzz word in the travel market around the world and an industry, which is gaining popularity among travellers from Oman, according to experts. “Yes, it is getting popular and according to analysts the Islamic tourism market is projected to become worth $181 billion by 2018,” Sunil Prabhakar, chief executive…