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This picture shows a partial view of the seaside corniche in the Omani capital Muscat on September 18, 2020. AFP
This picture shows a partial view of the seaside corniche in the Omani capital Muscat on September 18, 2020. AFP
Oman extends border closure as coronavirus cases increase
Concern over fast-spreading variants of the virus prompts sultanate to tighten restrictions
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The National
08 February, 2021