Oman’s top emerging news platform, Y: Pulse of Oman, is joining forces with the country’s number one English radio station, Merge 104.8 to bring you all the latest news online, as it happens! Visit www.merge1048.com round-the-clock for the stories that matter to you, and tune in online to listen to Tom, Chris, and Neal as they take you through the day! From the stories you care about, to the news you need, and the sources you trust, together Y: Pulse of Oman and Merge 104.8 are set to re-shape the Sultanate’s digital news media landscape! As of today [Monday, May 18], we’ll be shifting our n ..read more

The Indian Embassy in Oman has announced the addition of three more flights to repatriate its nationals from Oman back to India as part of the Republic’s global ‘Vande Bharat’ mission. Photo credit: Indian Embassy in Oman In a statement issued online today [Sunday, May 17], the Indian Embassy said that the three new flights will be as follows: May 20: Muscat – Kannur May 21: Muscat – Calicut May 23: Muscat – Trivandrum The new departures come on the heels of eight previously scheduled repatriation flights from Oman to India announced by the Embassy on May 13 as part of Phase 2 of the ‘Vande ..read more

Oman’s Minister of Health, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saeedi has inaugurated the Oman Medical Association Hospital as a new facility to be temporarily allocated to host and receive COVID-19 cases in the Sultanate. Photo credit: Ministry of Health Speaking to Oman TV at the inauguration — which took place today [Sunday, may 17], Dr. Al Saeedi stated that all the doctors who are currently working at the new facility have volunteered their time to oversee its operations. Opened with the cooperation of the private sector and the Oman Medical Association, Dr. Al Saeedi confirmed that the facilit ..read more

Sohar Municipality has announced the cancellation of the annual Eid Al Fitr Habta market in-line with Supreme Committee regulations to control the further community spread of COVID-19. Image for illustrative purposes only. Source: Shutterstock In a statement issued online over the weekend, Municipality officials confirmed the closure, saying that: “Sohar Municipality announces that the Eid Al Fitr Habta market will be cancelled for this year, in compliance with Supreme Committee for COVID-19 decisions. We urge the public to adhere to these decisions in order to avoid any legal actions.” The ..read more

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have arrested four people on charges of alleged drug smuggling after a quantity of illegal substances intended for trafficking was confiscated by authorities. Photo credit: ROP In a statement issued online, the bust — which took place on Thursday, May 14, saw 498 capsules and 2kg of heroin, 19kg of hashish, and 3kg of crystal anesthetic seized by authorities from the General Department of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control. The ROP confirmed that legal action has been initiated against four expatriate residents of Asian nationalities, who are alleged to ..read more

Five Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) repatriation flights carrying Pakistani citizens back home have departed Oman over the weekend. Photo credit: Embassy of Pakistan in Oman In a statement issued online by the Embassy of Pakistan in Oman on Friday, May 15, Ambassador KK Ahsan Wagan said: “Today, I saw off three PIA flights to repatriate 530 Pakistani passengers. One flight for Karachi and two flights for Multan. My deepest appreciation to the PIA office and Omani authorities. We thank for your patience and assure you that we are doing our best in difficult circumstances.” A further tw ..read more

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the registration of 157 new cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in the Sultanate. Image for illustrative purposes only. Source: Shutterstock In a statement issued online today [Sunday, May 17], the MoH has confirmed that the total number of cases in the country now stands at 5,186. Of the 157 new cases announced today, 81 are among Omani nationals, and 76 are among non-Omani residents. The MoH has also confirmed that the total number of COVID-19 recoveries has risen to 1,465, with 22 deaths recorded thus far. (Also read: Video: Oman’s Minister of ..read more

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the death of 48-year-old resident who has succumbed to complications resulting from COVID-19. In a statement issued online this morning [Sunday, May 17], the MoH confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 22. The MoH has extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. (Also read: COVID-19: Muscat records 275 cases on Thursday, majority now in Al Hamriyah, Wadi Kabir.) The Ministry of Health (MOH) announces the death of a 48-year-old resident with coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the disease's death toll in the ..read more

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has registered the 21st fatality resulting from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. In a statement announced online today [Saturday, May 16], the MoH confirmed that an 80-year-old Omani citizen has succumbed to complications resulting from the virus. This marks Oman’s 21st COVID-19 related fatality. In its statement, the MoH has extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. (Also read: COVID-19 Live: 61,000 people tested, sponsors must bear the cost of treatment for expats.) The Ministry of Health (MOH) announces the death of a 80-year-old Oman ..read more

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed the registration of 404 new cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in the Sultanate. Image for illustrative purposes only. Source: Shutterstock In a statement issued online today [Saturday, May 16], the MoH confirmed that the total number of cases in the country now stands at 5,029. Of the 404 new cases announced today, 67 are among Omani nationals and 337 are among non-Omani residents. The MoH also confirmed that the number of COVID-19 recoveries has risen to 1,436, with 20 deaths recorded thus far. (Also read: COVID-19 Oman: ROP take legal action ..read more