Oman Opens Tourist Restaurants and Swimming Pools in Hotels

An Omani shopping at the souq in the city of Nizwa, about 160 kilometers southwest of the capital Muscat. (AFP)
An Omani shopping at the souq in the city of Nizwa, about 160 kilometers southwest of the capital Muscat. (AFP)
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Oman Opens Tourist Restaurants and Swimming Pools in Hotels

An Omani shopping at the souq in the city of Nizwa, about 160 kilometers southwest of the capital Muscat. (AFP)
An Omani shopping at the souq in the city of Nizwa, about 160 kilometers southwest of the capital Muscat. (AFP)

Oman will allow as of Tuesday the reopening of tourist and international restaurants, as well as gyms and swimming pools located in hotels, under certain regulations and requirements.

Oman’s ministry of tourism said on Monday that the supreme committee for dealing with COVID-19 approved the reopening.

The supreme committee had also announced the ending of the ban on night movement as of Saturday.

Oman has recorded 83,226 coronavirus cases, including 588 deaths and 77,812 recoveries.



KSrelief to Hold Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in February

KSrelief to Hold Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in February
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KSrelief to Hold Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in February

KSrelief to Hold Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum in February

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) is set to host the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on February 24-25, 2025, under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Themed "Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response", the event will be held in partnership with UN humanitarian agencies and bring together leaders, donors, humanitarian workers, and experts from around the world, SPA reported.
The forum, held to coincide with the 10th anniversary of KSrelief, will feature several high-level panel discussions. Renowned researchers and experts from Saudi Arabia and abroad will explore topics such as the role of humanitarian diplomacy in addressing conflicts and disasters, delivery of humanitarian aid and relief supplies, and addressing displacement at a time of rising conflicts and natural disasters.
The forum will also feature side events, workshops, and various other activities.