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General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) has just made a statement which is published by Gulf News today

GCC Wide Ban on Deported Expatriates of GCC Countries

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA) has just made a statement w

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Royal Oman Police has denied that it is on the lookout for an escaped convict, in a statement refuting claims made by a viral social media post.

Fake news: Royal Oman Police denies escaped prisoner rumours

Royal Oman Police has denied that it is on the lookout for an escaped convict, in a statement ref

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Two persons (Asian expatriates) lost their lives after inhaling smoke at a under construction building in the Jebel Akhdar.

Two expats die of suffocation after burning coal indoors

Two persons (Asian expatriates) lost their lives after inhaling smoke at a under construction bui

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It was a historic day in the Middle Eastern country, as females were permitted to take in a Saudi Pro League game

Women attend football match for first time ever in Saudi Arabia

Women were allowed to attend a football match for the first time ever in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

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Orange coloured passports may be issued for individuals in the emigration check required (ECR) category

Indian passports may no longer be used as address proof

The Indian passport is set to go through a lot of changes, if the proposal of the ministry of ext

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His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issues Royal Decree

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issues Royal Decree

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said today issued Royal Decree No. 7/2018 promulgating the Penal La

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The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has warned Filipinos traveling to Qatar that the country has now banned all tobacco derivatives, equipment and other materials related to use of tobacco.

Qatar-bound OFWs Warned Vs Bringing Cigarettes

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has warned Filipinos traveling to Qatar that th

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 Indian airline Jet Airways is offering up to 20 per cent off on its flights from Oman to India, the airline has announced.

Get discount fares from Oman to India, Bangladesh and more

Indian airline Jet Airways is offering up to 20 per cent off on its flights from Oman to India, t

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Since the last week the Sultanate has witnessed a lot of happenings in the country. Here are the top headlines as part of our weekly news roundup:

Omanday Weekly News Roundup: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issues five Royal decrees

Since the last week the Sultanate has witnessed a lot of happenings in the country. Here are the

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Facebook said on Thursday that it will start to show users more posts from their friends and family in the News Feed, a move that means people will see fewer posts from publishers and brands.

Facebook plans major changes to news feed

Facebook said on Thursday that it will start to show users more posts from their friends and fami

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Muscat Municipality in Seeb to remove any illegal possessions in the area

Illegal camel pens and compounds seized in Oman

Enforcement officers have impounded a number of illegal compounds in and around Seeb, and have as

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A refresher course to get your brand new passport.

How to apply for Philippine 10-year passport in Dubai

With the announcement that Philippine passports are now valid for 10 years, many Filipinos in Dub

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Oman’s capital city Muscat, already a top-class destination for holidaymakers in 2018, has been named among the seven coolest cities to head to in 2018 by cable news network CNN International.

Muscat one of the world’s most design-savvy cities: CNN

Oman’s capital city Muscat, already a top-class destination for holidaymakers in 2018, has

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WhatsApp is likely to give group administrators more powers

WhatsApp group chats are not safe

A team of German cryptographers has discovered flaws in WhatsApp's Group chats despite its en

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