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Oman Air Launches Direct Flights to Rwanda
Oman Air Announces New Direct Flights to Rwanda to Strengthen Connectivity Between Oman and Africa Muscat, Oman, 11 January 2026: Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the launch of direct flights to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, marking a significant step toward strengthening air connectivity between Oman and the African continent. The new route…
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Oman Air Marks Inaugural Moscow-Salalah Flight with Official Ceremony at Salalah Airport
Salalah, Oman, 27 December 2025: Oman Air has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Moscow to Salalah, marking the official launch of direct seasonal air services connecting the Russian capital with Dhofar. The milestone was commemorated with a welcome ceremony at Salalah Airport, presided over by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassan, Charmain of Dhofar Municipality…
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Oman Air Lays Off 1,000 Employees Amid Ongoing Restructuring
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has laid off approximately 1,000 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at reducing costs. Nearly half of the affected workers were foreign nationals. The airline plans to reduce its workforce from 4,300 to 2,700, aligning with staffing levels at similarly sized carriers. Chairman Said bin Hamoud Al-Maawali stated that 487 foreign employees…
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