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An Omani sits in front of a display of jambiyas (traditional daggers) in Muttrah Souq, the oldest market in Oman, in the capital, Muscat Reuters
An Omani sits in front of a display of jambiyas (traditional daggers) in Muttrah Souq, the oldest market in Oman, in the capital, Muscat Reuters
Coronavirus: Oman faces daily challenge to make expatriates stay at home
Number of infected people has now reached 1,266, of whom 831 are expatriates
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21 April, 2020