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Diplomats’ excursion to Musandam
KHASAB — Heads of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives of regional and international organisations accredited to the Sultanate made a sea trip that took them to hamlets and islands overlooking Hormuz Straits including the gorges of Khor Sham, Khor Ghab and the village of Kamzar.

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Camel race concludes in Ibri
IBRI — Pure Arabian camel race concluded at Seih al Masarrat track here yesterday under the patronage of Shaikh Hilal bin Said al Hajri, Wali of Ibri. It was organised by OCRF. Camels from Al Buraimi Governorate, and Al Dhahirah and Al Dhakhiliyah regions took part. Eight rounds were run and first winners were, respectively: Al Tibbi owned by Rashid bin Salim al Tooqi,....

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Shashi Tharoor to meet with Oman’s Twitter community
By A Staff Reporter
MUSCAT —
Dr Shashi Tharoor (pictured), India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, who is currently visiting the Sultanate, will meet a representative group of social media enthusiasts at the Indian Embassy this evening. The 'TharoorMuscatMeetUp', as today's event is dubbed, has been organised by the Oman Twitter community.

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