Heavy to moderate rains, hail lash several wilayats #rains #oman #weatherupdate

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Oman’s mountains hold a natural answer to carbon capture The Hajar Mountains are home to a natural process that scientists around the world are studying closely: rocks that absorb carbon dioxide and turn it into solid stone. The rocks, known as peridotite, are part of the Samayil Ophiolite. This section of the Earth’s mantle formed beneath an ancient ocean floor about 96 million years ago and was later thrust onto land, shaping the mountains of the Sultanate of Oman. It is one of the largest and best-exposed formations of its kind in the world. When carbon-rich water seeps into the rock, a reaction known as mineralisation begins. Olivine, the main mineral in peridotite, reacts with carbon dioxide to form solid carbonate, which keeps the carbon stored for millions of years. The white veins running through Oman’s mountains are the visible result of this reaction. The process is increasingly studied as a natural way to capture carbon, which puts Oman’s geology at the centre of the global conversation on climate solutions.

A leading sports journalist and writer of the Sultanate of Oman, Saleh bin Rashid bin Abdullah al Barhi, passed away on Tuesday. According to his close associates, he was associated with the Omani newspaper Al Watan Arabic newspaper, and covered football, teams and clubs. He served as a member of the Media Committee for the Arab Darts Federation and the Arab Media Union, and was a former member of the Public Relations and Membership Committee of the Asian Sports Press Union.

Regional states should take responsibility for their own security: Sayyid Badr @badralbusaidi @FMofOman #OmanObserver #Oman omanobserver.om/article/1198…

#Netanyahu pushed for an attack on #Iran ahead of the election: Officials #IranWar #OmanObserver #Oman omanobserver.om/article/1198…

The German cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 and one of MSC’s large containerships sustained damage as the cruise ship was attempting to depart Bremerhaven on Sunday afternoon for the Canary Islands on a three-week cruise. Authorities have detained the ships as part of an ongoing investigation and cited strong winds as reasons. The Mein Schiff 3 had 2,428 passengers and 922 crew aboard as it was departing. The cruise ship, registered in Malta and operated by TUI Cruises, is 293 meters (961 feet) in length and was built in 2014. #OmanObserver

HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, presided over a ceremony held on the occasion of the Omani Youth Day, which falls on October 26 every year, at the Youth Centre in Muscat on Monday. This year’s event was held under the slogan ‘Determination,’ affirming the steadfast will and ability of Omani youth to turn challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements. The ceremony saw the signing of seven agreements with public and private sector institutions, including an agreement with OQ Group to finance the main branch of the Youth Centre in Muscat Governorate to the tune of RO 20 million. The event also saw the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), and ETCO Space. This is in addition to an investment partnership agreement signed with the Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO). @mcsy_om @muscatgov #OmanObserver

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has notified marriage registrars to refrain from concluding a marriage contract unless both parties present a valid Premarital Screening Certificate. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in legal accountability as per the Royal Decree 111/2025 concerning the regulation of premarital screening. For those wishing to undergo premarital medical examinations outside the Sultanate of Oman, the tests must conform to those approved by the Ministry of Health in the Sultanate of Oman, and the original laboratory results report must be certified. A certificate stating the absence of diseases is not sufficient. These tests include the Complete Blood Count (CBC) test, Hemoglobinopathy Panel (HPLC) - Test for hemoglobinopathies or their equivalent, Sickle Cell Solubility Test, Serum Ferritin Test, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Test (HIV), Hepatitis B virus surface antigen test, (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Test - HBsAg), Hepatitis C virus antibody test, (Hepatitis C Virus Antibodies Test - HCV Ab) and Rapid Plasma Reagin Test for Syphilis (RPR/VDRL). Both parties are obligated, in accordance with Royal Decree No. 111/2025, to undergo a premarital medical examination, according to the procedures stipulated by the Omani Ministry of Health, whether the examination is conducted within or outside the Sultanate of Oman, before concluding the marriage contract.

Rainfall reported across several governorates in Oman

Heavy convective clouds brought hail, active winds and rainfall to parts of Oman on Monday as a low-pressure trough continued to affect the Sultanate of Oman. Wadi Al Jazzi in Suhar witnessed heavy hail, while rainwater flowed from local streams into main wadis in Rustaq. According to the Civil Aviation Authority’s Oman Meteorology Department, deep convective clouds developed over the Hajar Mountains in North Al Batinah and Al Dhahirah, particularly affecting Al Suwaiq and Yanqul, bringing varying intensities of rain and strong downdraft winds. In Muscat, skies remained heavily overcast, with scattered showers reported in Al Amerat. A weather forecaster told the Oman Observer that clouds had extended towards the coasts of Al Khabourah, Saham, Al Suwaiq and Suhar, bringing mainly light rain. Clouds also spread towards Al Amerat but were weakening, with only light drizzle expected. Weather radar confirmed hail over the mountainous areas of Saham and Suhar, the forecaster added.

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Major currencies traded in tight ranges on Monday at the start of a busy week of central bank decisions #IranWar #OmanObserver omanobserver.om/article/1198…

#SaudiArabia will be represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and #Pakistan by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir #IranWar‌ omanobserver.om/article/1198…

#Kane primed to pip #Yamal, #Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory #BallonDor2026 #OmanObserver omanobserver.om/article/1198…

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Lula da Silva on the occasion of his re-election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil. #BrazilElection #BrazilianElections #BrazilPresident #OmanObserver omanobserver.om/article/1198…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil surged to reelection on Sunday, according to official preliminary results, ending a string of conservative wins in Latin America #BrazilElection #BrazilianElections #BrazilPresident #OmanObserver omanobserver.om/article/1198….

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#IndiGo, Air India Express to shift #Muscat operations to Navi Mumbai Airport @airindia @AirIndiaX @IndiGo6E #OmanObserver #Oman omanobserver.om/article/1198…