Heavy rainfall forecast for Oman, people advised not to cross wadis

Heavy rainfall forecast for Oman, people advised not to cross wadis

Heavy thundershowers associated with downdraft, fresh winds and hail are expected from Thursday morning over the governorates of North Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi and gradually extending towards South Al Batinah, Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiyah, and South Al Sharqiyah governorates in the afternoon.  

SQU Council approves new academic programmes 
As part of its efforts to expand scholarly specialisations at various levels, the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Council on Wednesday approved a number of new academic programmes.