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Oman helps free Filipino, Indian, Russian crew of Eternity C from Houthis

Oman helps free Filipino, Indian, Russian crew of Eternity C from Houthis

Rescuers pulled crew members alive from the Red Sea and Houthis later said they were holding a group of the seafarers, including one security guard

Two dead, several injured after fatal multi-vehicle collision in Oman

Two dead, several injured after fatal multi-vehicle collision in Oman

The Royal Oman Police confirmed the incident on social media, urging the public to prioritise safety while traveling in the area and use alternative routes

Ethiopia volcano: Is acid rain possible after latest eruption? Effects explained

Ethiopia volcano: Is acid rain possible after latest eruption? Effects explained

The volcanic eruption caused the emission of sulphur dioxide gas which spread over parts of the Middle East on November 23 and 24

Ethiopia volcano eruption: UAE expert shares images of effect across Middle East

Ethiopia volcano eruption: UAE expert shares images of effect across Middle East

Sulfur dioxide gas was dispersed over large parts of Yemen and the Sultanate of Oman on November 24, according to Shawkat Odeh from the International Astronomical Centre

Oman issues advisory after Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts in 10,000 years

Oman issues advisory after Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts in 10,000 years

Despite the remoteness on the ground, the ash cloud caught the attention of aviation authorities, and plumes stretched across Yemen and Oman

Oman: Three arrested for luring woman to hotel under fake job offer, human trafficking

Oman: Three arrested for luring woman to hotel under fake job offer, human trafficking

Omani law sets out special procedures for the care of victims when investigations are being carried out

Oman extends residency card validity to 10 years under new decision

Oman extends residency card validity to 10 years under new decision

Earlier, Oman also announced a visa amnesty scheme, active till December 31, 2025

Oman police rescue 15 after boat collides with navigation buoy in Musandam

Oman police rescue 15 after boat collides with navigation buoy in Musandam

After evacuation, they were transferred to Khasab Hospital to receive the necessary medical care

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Musandam; tremors felt in UAE

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Musandam; tremors felt in UAE

The quake hit the region at 4.40pm local time

New UAE-Oman freight trains: Abu Dhabi firm, Hafeet Rail to launch daily service

New UAE-Oman freight trains: Abu Dhabi firm, Hafeet Rail to launch daily service

The service would run seven container trains per week, each with a capacity of 276 TEUs, equating to an annual throughput of 193,200 TEUs