Oman

Nine-year-old Ilaan Shafeek from Indian School Bausher in Oman has made history by clinching the Under-9 title at the Indian National School Chess Championship. The Class 4 student scored eight points in the 14th edition of the tournament held in Guwahati, Assam. His victory marks the first time an Omani student has won this prestigious national event.

January 30, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has uncovered a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme involving forged government documents, an unlicensed recruitment network, and false claims of direct employment in Oman. An investigation report confirmed that the recruitment process did not follow legal migration procedures, exposing jobseekers to high risks of exploitation, trafficking, and financial loss. Authorities have directed those behind the scheme to surrender to the DCI before summons are issued.