Friday 19 / April / 2024
Red-light jumpers will now be slapped with a maximum fine of OMR500 and jail term for one year or less than that by Royal Oman Police. This continued to dominate the news agenda this week in Oman.
1) Drivers jumping red-light will be slapped with a maximum fine of OMR500, jail term for one year or less than that, according to Royal Oman Police (ROP). The statement adds that both the penalties also can slapped on the violators. This was the best-read story in timesofoman.com this week.
2) Four members of an Indian family were killed in a road accident on Saturday early morning and one boy injured in the same accident is fighting for his life in a hospital in Muscat early this week. This was the second best-read story of the week.
3) A proposal to revise the visa renewal fee for expatriate workers in Oman has been submitted by a Majlis Al Shura member, aiming at fair practice in fee collection and revenue generation for government, which is struggling due to global oil price dip. This was the third best story online.
4) In another accident, four Emiratis were killed in a road accident in Adam province on Saturday. The 4WD driven by Emiratis was involved in a head-to-head collision with a truck at about 11.02am in Auwafyah area, the official added. This was the fourth best read story.
5) Number five on best read story online was the story of Omanis who flock to Asia to buy organs illegally, due to a severe shortage of donors in the Sultanate.
