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We are ‘merging’ in an exciting new direction!
We are ‘merging’ in an exciting new direction!

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. Click here to learn more!

COVID-19: Three more repatriation flights from Oman to India announced
COVID-19: Three more repatriation flights from Oman to India announced

Three additional flights to Kannur, Calicut, and Trivandrum will be added to the roster of repatriations between May 17-23. Click here to read more.

MoH: Oman allocates new hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
MoH: Oman allocates new hospital to treat COVID-19 patients

Speaking in an interview with Oman TV, the Minister of Health confirmed that the new facility has 64 beds and, that, while COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization in Oman remain “relatively small”, numbers are increasing. Click here to read more.

COVID-19: Sohar Municipality cancels 2020 Eid Al Fitr Habta market
COVID-19: Sohar Municipality cancels 2020 Eid Al Fitr Habta market

Municipal authorities have confirmed the cancellation is in an effort to support Supreme Committee directives against the further spread of COVID-19. Click here to read more.

Oman: ROP seize 498 capsules, 24kg of illicit substances in drug smuggling bust
Oman: ROP seize 498 capsules, 24kg of illicit substances in drug smuggling bust

ROP authorities have apprehended four residents that made up the alleged smuggling network. Click here to read more.

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Expo 2020 Dubai announces new dates after COVID-19 postponement
Expo 2020 Dubai announces new dates after COVID-19 postponement
Coronavirus: Free webinar to help steer businesses through the impact of COVID-19
Coronavirus: Free webinar to help steer businesses through the impact of COVID-19
Coronavirus: Who is your hero in Oman’s fight against COVID-19?
Coronavirus: Who is your hero in Oman’s fight against COVID-19?
Coronavirus: Expo 2020 organizers consider one-year postponement of event
Coronavirus: Expo 2020 organizers consider one-year postponement of event
Coronavirus: Ministry of Tourism issues notice to hotels to suspend all social events from Tuesday
Coronavirus: Ministry of Tourism issues notice to hotels to suspend all social events from Tuesday
news
We are ‘merging’ in an exciting new direction!
We are ‘merging’ in an exciting new direction!
COVID-19: Three more repatriation flights from Oman to India announced
COVID-19: Three more repatriation flights from Oman to India announced
MoH: Oman allocates new hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
MoH: Oman allocates new hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
COVID-19: Sohar Municipality cancels 2020 Eid Al Fitr Habta market
COVID-19: Sohar Municipality cancels 2020 Eid Al Fitr Habta market
restaurants
Häagen-Dazs Café
Häagen-Dazs Café Rate Now
The Countdown Sports Lounge
The Countdown Sports Lounge Rate Now
L’Eto Caffé
L’Eto Caffé Rate Now
The Restaurant At Marina Hotel
The Restaurant At Marina Hotel Rate Now
Wasabi Sushi
Wasabi Sushi Rate Now
Fresh Video
Video: New digital portal to provide insights into logistics sector in Oman
Video: New digital portal to provide insights into logistics sector in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport has expanded its digital footprint and fast-tracked its transformation strategy with a new online platform that aims to bring information relating to the sector right...

Coronavirus: Who is your hero in Oman’s fight against COVID-19?
Coronavirus: Who is your hero in Oman’s fight against COVID-19?
The numbers of Coronavirus cases in the region have nearly doubled in one week: WHO EMRO
The numbers of Coronavirus cases in the region have nearly doubled in one week: WHO EMRO
18 striking images from Muscat Municipality’s spraying and disinfection campaign
18 striking images from Muscat Municipality’s spraying and disinfection campaign
Video: Watch ROP dispersing crowds ignoring Coronavirus laws
Video: Watch ROP dispersing crowds ignoring Coronavirus laws
Features
Coronavirus Oman: Heart-wrenching stories from Al Amerat Graveyard
Coronavirus Oman: Heart-wrenching stories from Al Amerat GraveyardPosted By Y Magazine
Mobile learning during COVID-19: Tips and tools if you have bored kids at home
Mobile learning during COVID-19: Tips and tools if you have bored kids at homePosted By Ashlee Starratt
5 Must-Visit Places In Oman This Winter
5 Must-Visit Places In Oman This WinterPosted By Alvin Thomas
Lifestyle
Here are 4 Oman-made gadgets created to tackle COVID-19
Here are 4 Oman-made gadgets created to tackle COVID-19Posted By Alvin Thomas
Oman’s Ministry of Health offers advice to help patients head into a healthy Ramadan
Oman’s Ministry of Health offers advice to help patients head into a healthy RamadanPosted By Ashlee Starratt
Mobile learning during COVID-19: Tips and tools if you have bored kids at home
Mobile learning during COVID-19: Tips and tools if you have bored kids at homePosted By Ashlee Starratt
Arts & Culture
Commemorative podcast celebrates the life and times of the late HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
Commemorative podcast celebrates the life and times of the late HM Sultan Qaboos Bin SaidPosted By Ashlee Starratt
Rossini’s historic comic opera ‘L’Inganno Felice’ to be performed in Muscat
Rossini’s historic comic opera ‘L’Inganno Felice’ to be performed in MuscatPosted By Ashlee Starratt
ROHM cancels ‘Nutcracker’ performance amid ‘ongoing health and travel concerns’
ROHM cancels ‘Nutcracker’ performance amid ‘ongoing health and travel concerns’Posted By Ashlee Starratt
Destinations
Nizwa: A Bastion Of Oman’s Cultural History
Nizwa: A Bastion Of Oman’s Cultural HistoryPosted By Alvin Thomas
Bait Al Safah
Bait Al SafahPosted By Alvin Thomas
Yiti Beach
Yiti BeachPosted By Alvin Thomas
Dining
Eggspress Café Opens New Branch In Al Amerat
Eggspress Café Opens New Branch In Al AmeratPosted By Alvin Thomas
A Beginner’s Guide To Moroccan Food
A Beginner’s Guide To Moroccan FoodPosted By Alvin Thomas
Ring In The Christmas Mood With These 3 Dishes
Ring In The Christmas Mood With These 3 DishesPosted By Alvin Thomas

Automotive
Mazda: Beyond luxury lies ‘Platinum’
Mazda: Beyond luxury lies ‘Platinum’
Coronavirus: How can drivers with expired licenses in Oman purchase car insurance?
Coronavirus: How can drivers with expired licenses in Oman purchase car insurance?
Madinat Sandan to celebrate grand opening this weekend with Lamborghini auction starting from OMR 1
Madinat Sandan to celebrate grand opening this weekend with Lamborghini auction starting from OMR 1
Sport
FIFA calls for yellow card for footballers spitting on field during match
FIFA calls for yellow card for footballers spitting on field during match
Bahrain’s win over Qatar results in Oman’s exit from ACC Western Region T20 Tournament
Bahrain’s win over Qatar results in Oman’s exit from ACC Western Region T20 Tournament
Qatar stuns Oman, Saudi Arabia routs Iran in day two of the ACC Western Region T20 Tournament
Qatar stuns Oman, Saudi Arabia routs Iran in day two of the ACC Western Region T20 Tournament