Google joins 49th National Day celebrations

Muscat: Internet search engine giant Google is participating in the Sultanate's celebration of the 49th National Day by putting up a doodle of the Omani National Flag on the Google.com and Chrome browser homepages.

When users click on the animated flag, it takes them to website links, videos, and photos about Omani National Day.

On the definition of the day Google said, "November 18th, a time for family gatherings and celebrations, November 18th commemorates the 369th anniversary of independence from Portugal. This day also represents the 49th National Day since Qaboos bin Said al Said's rise to the Sultanate, as well as his 79th birthday."

The government has announced November 27 to 28 as public holidays to celebrate the occasion.