Users in Oman were among thousands worldwide who reported that their WhatsApp accounts were suddenly blocked and placed “under review” on Monday, prompting concerns over a possible issue affecting the messaging platform.
Four teachers from Oman have achieved a new international milestone by winning the GLOBE International Environmental Competition, held for the first time in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup.
The Environment Department in Musandam Governorate implemented a field campaign to retrieve fishing nets snagged on coral reefs at Umm Al Tair Island.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has officially launched its promotional campaign for the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season 2026, under the theme ‘Dhofar: A Different Experience’.
The agriculture, forestry, and fishing activity in the Sultanate of Oman recorded a positive performance during the first quarter of 2026, according to the quarterly bulletin issued by the Ministry of Economy.
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, has officially submitted its third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) report to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Oman’s Environment Authority has called on motorists visiting the Dhofar Khareef season to use designated parking spaces, warning that parking on green areas damages vegetation and threatens the region's unique natural landscape.
Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotels recorded nearly one million guests and generated RO 124.177 million in revenues during the first half of 2026, despite a decline in guest numbers and occupancy rates compared with the same period last year.
More than 6.2 million passengers travelled through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman during the first half of 2026, with passenger traffic recording a decline compared with the same period last year.
Labour Minister meets investors in Dhofar as government seeks to strengthen private sector partnerships and modernise the labour market.
New customs regulations set conditions for tax-free personal postal shipments, reduce cigarette allowance for travellers and update exemptions for disability imports and relief supplies.
Al Wusta Governorate recorded 7,000 active commercial registrations, reflecting growing investor confidence and expanding economic activity.
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