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Oman’s Information Ministry urges media entities to regularise status before March 14, 2026

The Ministry of Information has called on media institutions, media-related activities, and professionals working in licensed media fields to complete procedures to regularise their status before the end of the grace period on March 14, 2026.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

MUSCAT – In a statement, the Ministry said the reminder comes as part of its mandate to develop and regulate the media sector, in accordance with the provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Media Law. The move aims to enhance professional organisation within the media landscape and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Ministry urged all concerned entities and individuals to take advantage of the remaining grace period to complete the necessary procedures, stressing the importance of adhering to the approved legal and regulatory framework governing media activities in the Sultanate.

For further information, the Ministry advised contacting the relevant departments during official working hours. The Artistic Works Licensing Department can be reached at 22651098 or 22651057, or via email at aalhashmi@omaninfo.om and ay.almughali@omaninfo.om. The Media Activities Department is available at 22651059 or 22651055, while the Press and Media Licensing Department can be contacted at 22651176 or 22651056, or via email at yah.alhashmi@omaninfo.om and h.alsiyabi@omaninfo.om.

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