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Sultanate celebrates Eid al Adha

MUSCAT — The Sultanate yesterday celebrated the first day of Eid al Adha. Eid prayers were held in all parts of the country. His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, offered Eid prayers at Al Khor Mosque and received well-wishers.

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Habout dances in Salalah

SALALAH — Shaikh Mohammed bin Marhoon al Maamari, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, witnessed Habout al Mudun dances held at the celebration square here yesterday on the occasion of Eid al Adha. During the programme, poets and other citizens chanted popular songs manifesting their happiness with the Eid,...

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Oman, Japan discuss means of enhancing economic ties

TOKYO — Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, Minister of National Economy and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council, met here yesterday with the Japanese Minister of Economy and Industry. They discussed means of developing bilateral relations.

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SAF visits patients, frontier servicemen

MUSCAT — On the occasion of the Eid al Adha celebrations, the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Directorate of Morale Guidance organised visits to military hospitals run by the SAF yesterday. The aim was to instill happiness in the hearts of patients who are personnel of the SAF or their families.

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Dutch Embassy hosts classical music concert on December 13

By A Staff Reporter
MUSCAT — The Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands in co-operation with Al Bustan Palace Hotel will organise a classical music and piano concert on December 13. The programme will feature compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Handel and Bizet as well as some classic songs from The Netherlands.

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