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Apr 28
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Superyachts, New Hospitals, and the Rise...

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Marwan covers the arrival of the $500 million superyacht Nord in Muscat and the upcoming inauguration of Mahout Hospital. We also dive into the latest oil price surge, the importance of children's literature, and a tough day for our national cricket team.

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