MUSCAT : Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is set to issue a new consumer protection regulation aimed at tackling intrusive and fraudulent messages, with the framework expected to be released next month, a senior official said on Tuesday.
The move comes as authorities step up efforts to combat unsolicited promotional texts and scam messages that have drawn increasing complaints from subscribers.
The Deputy Head of the Telecommunications Regulation Sector said the TRA is currently preparing a regulation to govern advertising text messages and curb intrusive communications, adding that the new rules will be issued soon.
Read More
- Oman Investment Authority invests in Spanish space company PLD Space
- Oman health facilities rise to 2,464 as sector expands in 2025
- Over 800 expired perfume and incense packages seized in Oman’s South Al Sharqiyah
- His Majesty Sultan Haitham receives UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed
- Nine expats arrested over marijuana trafficking in Oman’s Bukha Wilayat
The planned regulation will focus on protecting telecom users from spam and fraudulent messages, while establishing clearer obligations for service providers and advertisers.
Oman has in recent years intensified oversight of the telecommunications sector as part of broader digital governance reforms, seeking to strengthen consumer rights and improve trust in electronic communications.
Further details on enforcement mechanisms and penalties are expected to be announced once the regulation is formally issued.
For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
