The Royal Court of Bahrain, Diwan of Oman, Egyptian and Brazilian presidents announced on Friday that flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
A royal decree issued by Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said has restored the citizenship of 48 ex-Omanis. The Gulf state strips people of their citizenship if they obtain another nationality 'in violation of the provisions of the law'.
Oman rolls out 5% VAT on most goods and services
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Oman will implement a 5% value-added tax on most goods and services, as of Friday.
According to the Oman News Agency, this move is in accordance with Royal Decree No. 121/2020 as issued by Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman.
The Omani government has also expanded the list of VAT-exempt goods from 93 to 488 basic commodities. These include vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, dates, spices, oils, fish, red meat and poultry, milk, cheese, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, and juices without added sugars.
Oman’s tax authority had opened registration process for the companies to register in the special tax system in February last year, and plants to start levying VAT were announced in March 2020.
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said over the phone and discussed New Delhi-Muscat strategic partnership and close cooperation between the two countries during COVID-19.
According to a statement by Prime Minister s office, the Sultan expressed his appreciation for the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by India to Oman. Last month, India delivered a consignment of India made vaccines to Oman.
The leaders agreed to maintain close cooperation in the joint fight against the pandemic. Spoke to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. We discussed our Strategic Partnership, and our close cooperation during COVID-19. Conveyed my best wishes for one year of HM the Sultan s reign and his Vision 2040 for Oman, Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
PM Modi speaks with Oman Sultan, discusses strategic partnership ANI | Updated: Feb 17, 2021 22:47 IST
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with OmanSultanHaitham bin Tariq Al Said over the phone and discussed New Delhi-Muscat strategic partnership and close cooperation between the two countries during COVID-19.
According to a statement by Prime Minister s office, the Sultan expressed his appreciation for the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by India to Oman. Last month, India delivered a consignment of India made vaccines to Oman.
The leaders agreed to maintain close cooperation in the joint fight against the pandemic. Spoke to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. We discussed our Strategic Partnership, and our close cooperation during COVID-19. Conveyed my best wishes for one year of HM the Sultan s reign and his Vision 2040 for Oman, Prime Minister Modi tweeted.