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Apr 042016

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Apr 04, 2016 Last Updated at 02:17 GST

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Fee hike proposal in Oman only for job visa renewal

Renewal of expatriates’ family joining visa, housemaid visa and drivers’ visa at households have not been included in the new visa renewal fee proposal, said a Majlis Al Shura member who submitted the same in the Shura.

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Oman accident: Indian boy injured in accident still fighting for his life

Farhan Irani, the injured Indian boy, who lost his father, mother, brother and grandmother in Saturday’s road crash in Al Khuwair, is still fighting for his life in intensive care unit in Khoula Hospital.

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Morning Minute - Twist in visa fee renewal

The proposed visa renewal fee will have exemptions

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April 3, 2016, 10:19 PM

Fee hike proposal in Oman only for job visa renewal

April 3, 2016, 10:24 PM

Oman accident: Indian boy injured in accident still fighting for his life

April 3, 2016, 9:42 PM

Morning Minute - Twist in visa fee renewal
April 3, 2016, 10:34 PM

Presidents of India and Philippines hail HM’s website

A special project to honour His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said (may Allah protect...

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Last date extended for SAI-Times of Oman Essay,

#OmanPride: Smart Airport Cart can help you avoid

Oman's Mwasalat carries 1.1m passengers since
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April 3, 2016, 9:43 PM

India, Saudi Arabia ask states to dismantle terror infrastructures

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday decided to ramp up their counter-terrorism...

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Fire rips through Russian defence ministry

Indian priest kidnapped in Yemen "could be freed

Gaza fishermen allowed more maritime space
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Oman accident: Four members of Indian family killed in

A basic income is smarter than a minimum wage

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Eight killed in two separate road accidents in Oman
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April 3, 2016, 5:37 PMby Times News Service

CONTEST: Win passes to Red Bull F1 showrun in Oman

Win passes to watch the Red Bull F1 showrun in Oman.

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Oman transport: Mihin Lanka increases Muscat-Colombo flight frequencies

Daniel announced as winner of Red Bull Helmet Art

Social media abuzz as restaurant shut in Oman over poor food to school
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Karate show and certification event in Muscat on April 8-9

There is some exciting news for Karate learners and enthusiasts living in Oman, as Grandmaster T.V. Naraynan from the Karate Association of India (KAI) is flying to Muscat to demonstrate his special moves and certify students of this popular form of martial arts on April 8 and 9.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa to host fashion show in Muscat

An exclusive fashion show, showcasing some of the leading designers in Oman, will be hosted by the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa as part of its Wedding Fair on April 22.

Social media abuzz as restaurant shut in Oman over poor food to school

News of Ibri municipality officials closing a restaurant for supplying food prepared under unhygienic conditions to schools has evoked a huge response in social media in the Sultanate.

Oman's average temperature rises 3.6 per cent in 2015

The Sultanate’s average temperature registered a 3.6 per cent rise in 2015 compared with that in 2014, with the mercury touching 28.7 degrees Celsius in 2015 as against 27.7 degrees recorded in the prior year.

Oman's Mwasalat carries 1.1m passengers since launch of operations

Mwasalat announced that it has carried 1.1 million passengers since the launch of its operations on November 22, last year, until the end of March this year.

Presidents of India and Philippines hail HM’s website

A special project to honour His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said (may Allah protect him) announced by the administration of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos' personal website has been welcomed by the presidents of India and the Philippines.

Oman accident: Indian boy injured in accident still fighting for his life

Farhan Irani, the injured Indian boy, who lost his father, mother, brother and grandmother in Saturday’s road crash in Al Khuwair, is still fighting for his life in intensive care unit in Khoula Hospital.

Fee hike proposal in Oman only for job visa renewal

Renewal of expatriates’ family joining visa, housemaid visa and drivers’ visa at households have not been included in the new visa renewal fee proposal, said a Majlis Al Shura member who submitted the same in the Shura.

Last date extended for SAI-Times of Oman Essay, Poster Competition

SAI Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education (MoE), Oman, is gearing up to unveil the 13th edition of the mega event, ‘SAI - Times of Oman Open Essay Writing and Poster Making Competition 2016’

HM greets Senegalese President

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal on the occasion of his country's National Day.
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April 3, 2016, 7:21 PMby Reuters

Brussels Airport reopens to passengers 12 days after attacks

Brussels Airport reopened to a thin stream of passengers on Sunday, 12 days after suicide bombers destroyed its departure hall and killed 16 people.

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Syrian forces seize IS-held Al Qaryatain town near Palmyra

Mehbooba Mufti to take oath as J&K chief minister on Monday

Death by overwork on the rise in Japan

Bangladesh former PM to seek bail over firebombing attack
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Yemen: Hadi sacks prime minister Bahah, appoints new senior team

Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi appointed a new vice-president and prime minister on Sunday night, sacking current prime minister Khaled Bahah, reported Al Arabiya

IAF to take part in Red Flag exercise in US with NATO members

Amid growing bonhomie between India and the US, 12 IAF aircraft, including the Russian origin Su30 MKI, on Sunday flew to Alaska to take part in the prestigious 'Red Flag' air exercise that will see them in action alongside NATO forces during war games.

India, Saudi Arabia ask states to dismantle terror infrastructures

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday decided to ramp up their counter-terrorism cooperation as they asked all states to dismantle terror infrastructures "where they happen to exist" and reject the use of terrorism against other countries

Gaza fishermen allowed more maritime space

Israel on Sunday extended the distance it permits Gaza fishermen to head out to sea along certain parts of the coastline of the enclave, which is run by the Hamas group.

Blast claimed by IS kills expatriate in south of Riyadh

The Saudi Interior Ministry said at least three police cars were damaged in the explosion at a parking lot on Saturday night that killed an expatriate man.

Drone strike kills IS militant who attacked US troops in Iraq

The anti-IS coalition conducting air strikes in Iraq and Syria has killed the IS militant believed responsible for an attack on US troops in northern Iraq last month that left a Marine dead, it said on Sunday.

Syrian forces seize IS-held Al Qaryatain town near Palmyra

Syrian and allied forces backed by Russian air strikes drove IS militants out of the town of Al Qaryatain on Sunday after encircling it over the past few days, Syria's military command said.

Fire rips through Russian defence ministry building in Moscow

A fire ripped through a Russian Defence Ministry building in central Moscow on Sunday, sending plumes of smoke over the Russian capital as fire fighters battled to extinguish the blaze.

Brussels Airport reopens to passengers 12 days after attacks

Brussels Airport reopened to a thin stream of passengers on Sunday, 12 days after suicide bombers destroyed its departure hall and killed 16 people.

NIA officer shot dead, wife injured by unidentified killers

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer, probing terror cases related to Indian Mujahideen, was on Sunday shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants who also wounded his wife when they were returning home from a wedding near UP's Bijnor town
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Lahore bombing aftermath to test resolve of Sharifs
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A basic income is smarter than a minimum wage
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Business

April 3, 2016, 6:56 PM by Times News Service

Omantel, Microsoft to work towards digital smart home

Omantel and Microsoft will work to enhance ICT service capabilities in the areas of education, healthcare, digital smart home and business services

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April 3, 2016, 6:53 PM by ONA

Ethiopia getting set to host Opex 2016 for first time in Africa

Dr Ali bin Mas'oud Al Sunaidi, Oman’s minister of commerce and industry, will be...

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April 3, 2016, 6:58 PM by A. E. JAMES/businesseditor@timesofoman.com

Joint venture firm to produce copper, gold from mine in Oman

As per the feasibility study, the company will be able to produce 77,000 tonnes of copper and 18,000 ounce of gold

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April 3, 2016, 6:48 PM by Times News Service

Oman convention centre to host major construction expo

As the annual meeting place for the regional construction industry, ‘Infra Oman’ targets...

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#OmanPride - the home of good news

#OmanPride: Promoting Sultanate’s arts in the region and beyond

Despite the rest of her family’s involvement in diplomatic affairs, Aisha Stoby, a young Omani woman who has years of...

#OmanPride: Social media blogging is Halima's true passion

Halima al Abdul Salam is a name that every social media user in Oman and the region is familiar with.

#OmanPride: Omani engineering students set to shine in competition

Proudly showcasing their state-of-the-art inventions, students from Oman, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Arab...
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April 3, 2016, 8:02 PM by PTI

West Indies end Australia's domination to win maiden title

The moment the West Indies reached the target courtesy an overthrow, the entire dugout jumped in joy as the team joined the two not out batswomen, Britney...

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April 3, 2016, 6:09 PM by Times News Service

Oman cricket: Assarain, Muscat CT record victories

In a Premier Division T20 match, Assarain defeated Al Turki by seven wickets while in the 50-over match Muscat...

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April 3, 2016, 9:25 PM by Reuters

Brathwaite smashes West Indies to World T20 title

Brathwaite's heroics alongside Marlon Samuels, who remained unbeaten on 85, saw West Indies, the 2012 champions, win with two balls to spare, sparking jubilant scenes at Eden Park.

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April 3, 2016, 8:17 PM by Reuters

Leicester beat Saints to open seven-point gap at the top

Morgan's first goal of the season was enough to secure Leicester's fourth successive 1-0...

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Are we turning a blind eye to blue light?

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2.8 million face hunger in drought-hit Malawi

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Oman health: Are you going deaf?

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Halt the rise of diabetes on World Health Day

Diabetes will be the world’s seventh largest killer by 2030. This year the World Health Day (April 7) calls for...

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Debunking the common weight-loss myths

Have you been aiming and rushing to lose weight for the summer season but you can’t see the light at the end of the...

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Time to detox your body

Before starting any strict body detox regimen, one must remember to consult a doctor.

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