Oman to Lift Internal Travel Restrictions, Reduce Curfew

Oman will on Saturday lift a domestic ban on travel between provinces. (ONA)
Oman will on Saturday lift a domestic ban on travel between provinces. (ONA)
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Oman to Lift Internal Travel Restrictions, Reduce Curfew

Oman will on Saturday lift a domestic ban on travel between provinces. (ONA)
Oman will on Saturday lift a domestic ban on travel between provinces. (ONA)

Oman will on Saturday lift a domestic ban on travel between provinces, imposed on July 25 to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus during the Eid al-Adha holiday, the state news agency ONA said on Wednesday.

From Saturday it will also reduce its curfew for a week to between 9 pm and 5 am (1700-0100 GMT), instead of 7 pm to 6 am (1500 to 0200 GMT). A full lockdown of the Dhofar province in the south will be maintained until further notice.

Oman, a country of 4.7 million people, has recorded almost 80,000 coronavirus infections and 421 deaths.

It introduced lockdowns in March in some regions such as Muscat, Dhofar, Duqm and some tourist towns. Since April, it has gradually allowed commercial centers to reopen and lifted some lockdowns.

But it tightened measures for the long Eid holiday after infection numbers rose through June.



Riyadh to Name 15 Main Squares After Saudi Imams, Kings

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
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Riyadh to Name 15 Main Squares After Saudi Imams, Kings

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince

The Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs bearing the names of imams and kings at 15 main squares in the capital, reflecting the leadership’s commitment to honoring national figures who significantly contributed to building and developing the Saudi state, preserving their legacy, and reinforcing national identity, SPA reported.
Field teams commenced installation immediately following the Royal directive from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, based on the proposal of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness.
This effort aligns with the Riyadh Municipality’s strategy to enhance national identity in public areas and contributes to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives by highlighting the historical and cultural values that shape the homeland’s identity.