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Ruwi's satellite dish TV sellers score on World Cup buzz
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (278+ words) Satellite TV vendors are seeing their fortunes turn as the Fifa World Cup 2026 is progressing into knock-out rounds. The sales of new connections and recharges, which were dim in normal days as mobile phones hog the screen time, are on…...
World Cup fever revives Ruwi's dish market
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (535+ words) Oman Observer...
Afghanistan bans smartphones for govt employees
1+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) Kabul: Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed on Wednesday that they said came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. A letter announcing the ban on smartphones for all government employees…...
Mo I issues reminder on mandatory licensing for media activities
3+ week, 1+ day ago (254+ words) MUSCAT: The Ministry of Information (Mo I) called on all individuals and entities engaged in media-related activities across digital platforms to obtain the necessary licences in accordance with the provisions of the Media Law and its Executive Regulations. In a public…...
Electricity bills reduced for households: APSR
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) Oman Observer The authority also confirmed that service disconnections will be suspended during this period and that flexible payment plans will be introduced to support consumers. Relief for customers The APSR pointed out that rates for the three consumption segments…...
Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram: EU
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (640+ words) Brussels, Belgium: The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has in…...
Oman telecom's real challenge is growth, not price
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) Oman's telecom debate is becoming increasingly disconnected from the reality of the market it is trying to describe. In that context, the real question is no longer whether telecom services are affordable. It is whether the sector can still generate…...
Google News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (9+ words) ROP warns of Instagram fraud impersonating insurance firms'Oman Observer...
Gmail users now get to change their usernames
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (168+ words) Oman Observer Google has launched a feature that allows users to change the username of their Gmail account In its blog, the company said: "Your digital identity just got an upgrade We started rolling this out last year to help…...
A love story between Omanis and Whats App
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (45+ words) Oman Observer A love story between Omanis and Whats App Whats App has transformed from a communication tool into a social lifeline, continuing to evolve with us, adapting to new needs and new generations while preserving the intimacy of Omani…...