Work on first two phases going well
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MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) said the Adam-Thamrait road dualisation project is divided into six phases and work is progressing well on the two phases of 240 km. It said work on the remaining four phases has not started due to current financial situation as it will require at least RO 500 million. The ministry said the accidents reported on the road are due to over speeding and not because of the single carriageway. The road is in extremely good condition. The ministry said it is prepared to open any time the road that directly links Saudi Arabia with Oman, when the kingdom is ready from its side. It added that no specific time has been set for its opening.
South Korean dairy boss quits over claim yoghurt drink effective against COVID-19
This content was published on May 4, 2021 - 05:10
May 4, 2021 - 05:10
By Heekyong Yang
SEOUL (Reuters) - The chairman of a major South Korean dairy company stepped down on Tuesday after police launched an investigation into the company s assertion that its yogurt drink was effective in fighting the novel coronavirus.
Namyang Dairy Product Co Ltd Chairman Hong Won-sik s resignation came three weeks after the initial claim and its retraction. The sacking of the chief executive did little to calm a consumer backlash. I will resign from Namyang Dairy s chairman position to take responsibility for all of this and I will not pass on management to my children, Hong said in a televised public apology.
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