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His Majesty the Sultan reviewed the developments of the pandemic and the increasing number of cases.

His Majesty chairs Supreme Committee for Combatting COVID-19 meeting - Merge 104.8 His Majesty the Sultan reviewed the developments of the pandemic and the increasing number of cases, locally and internationally.

The study showed that the Governorates of Muscat and Al-Wusta had the highest prevalence of COVID-19.

COVID-19 prevalence in Oman at 6%, study reveals - Merge 104.8 The study showed that the Governorates of Muscat and Al-Wusta had the highest prevalence of the disease, at a rate of 9.2 per cent

This is the first death among health workers in due to the pandemic.

Indian nurse dies of COVID-19 in Oman - Merge 104.8 The Ministry of Health mourned Indian staff nurse Blessy Thomas who passed away on Monday at the Royal Hospital’s ICU due to COVID-19. This is the first death among health workers in Oman due to the pandemic. “The deceased was a true hero and role model of hard sincere work,” the ministry said...

The Royal Hospital bid farewell today to one of its most prominent doctors.

Prominent Omani surgeon retires at the age of 70 - Merge 104.8 A graduate of Saint Herst Military Royal Academy, Al Busaidi served Oman’s public sector for nearly 40 years.

For American citizens living in Oman, here's how you can submit your absentee ballot ahead of the November 3 presidential election.

U.S. Embassy notifies citizens in Oman on absentee ballot procedures - Merge 104.8 U.S. citizens residing in Oman who have received absentee ballots will be able to drop them at the U. S. Embassy for inclusion in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. In a statement issued online, the Embassy has confirmed that absentee ballots can be dropped at their visitor entrance Mondays...

Heading towards the Seeb area this weekend? Drivers take note!

ROP advise motorists of weekend Burj Al Sahwa road closure - Merge 104.8 The Royal Oman Police (ROP) traffic unit has announced the upcoming weekend closure of Muscat’s Burj Al Sahwa road heading in the direction of Seeb. In a statement issued online, the ROP advised that the stretch of road will be closed for maintenance works starting from 12:00 a.m. Friday, Septembe...

"If we commit ourselves we will avoid the second wave, and if responsibility increases, we will avoid increasing numbers," Dr. Ahmed Al Saeedi stated at this morning's Supreme Committee press conference.

COVID-19 Live: "We are still in the first wave," says Oman's Minister of Health - Merge 104.8 Speaking this morning [Thursday, September 10] at the 15th press conference of the Supreme Committee for COVID-19, committee members noted the following points: H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al SaeediMinister of Health — We have to think about our children, health workers, and especially the supervisors of hospi...

Click below for full details on how Oman's new school year will be structured, and how it will affect teachers and students.

COVID-19 Live: Oman's 2020/2021 academic year to follow blended learning format - Merge 104.8 Oman’s Supreme Committee for COVID-19 has announced during its 15th press conference held today [Thursday, September 10], that Oman’s 2020/2021 academic year will follow a blended learning format that will see numbers of students in classrooms staggered or reduced. Speaking at the briefing were:...

During the call, His Majesty and President Trump reviewed strong relations between the two countries.

Oman: HM the Sultan receives phone call from US President Donald Trump - Merge 104.8 His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received a phone call on Wednesday [September 9] from US President Donald Trump. As Oman News Agency (ONA) reports, during their conversation, His Majesty and President Trump reviewed strong relations between their two friendly countries in various spheres. They....

How's this for a feel-good pick-me-up to get you through the afternoon? We love to hear amazing stories like this of youth empowerment and initiative! Well done Hamad Al-Jaafari! 😁👏🏾🇴🇲

Omani child recognized for litter prevention efforts - Merge 104.8 Oman’s Environment Authority has honoured an Omani child, Hamad Al-Jaafari, for his efforts at discouraging people from littering. In a statement issued online today [Wednesday, September 9], the authority said that: “With reference to the clip circulating on social media, showing a child distri...