Oman bans flights from UK, night closure extended

Oman Wednesday 17/March/2021 18:59 PM
By: Times News Service
Oman bans flights from UK, night closure extended
Muscat:  The Supreme Committee has banned direct flights from the United Kingdom with the exception of cargo flights, starting from 12pm on Friday, March 19 until further notice. 
In a statement issued, the committee also extended the night closure of commercial activities until April 3. Fuel stations, health institutions and private pharmacies, shops for the sale and repair of tires located in fuel stations, home delivery of food from foodstuff shops and restaurants are exempted from the closure. 
The Supreme Committee also decided to reduce the number of employees in the state's administrative apparatus to 70% from Sunday 21 March 2021 until Thursday 1 April 2021