Muscat: Oman and India signed the renewal of two MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), one in the field of military cooperation, and the other in the field naval forces for maritime security. The MoU was signed at Oman’s Ministry of Defence headquarters in Al-Marliah camp.
The renewal of MoU in the field of military cooperation was signed by Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, and Munu Muhawer, the Indian ambassador to the Sultanate.
Common interests
The memorandum regulates various aspects of military cooperation between the Sultanate and India that enhances the existing cooperation and the common interests of both the countries.
Muscat: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued an alert today of expected heavy rains for the next couple of days.
The alert said that thunderstorms (25-50 mm) are expected, accompanied by active winds. The gusts may range from 30-45 knots with hail and descent to some valleys that will impair visibility. Various governorates in Oman including of Muscat, and Buraimi among others will see the action in the coming hours. The Civil Aviation Authority called on everyone to take caution during thunderstorms and advised people not to cross valleys and to avoid low-lying places.
Per the alert scattered rains, thunderstorms and active winds are expected to start from today afternoon that will descend in Hajar Mountains and adjacent areas that will extend to the coastal areas of sea of Oman and Arabian Sea. Last one week had deposited a fair amount rainfall across Oman with many areas going without power as gusts of winds snapped the power lines.