Oman temporarily halts new LPG filling station

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has announced a temporary suspension on applications to establish stations for filling and selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across Oman.

Muscat Municipality speeds up Al-Habta, Al-Ayoud

Muscat Municipality is accelerating preparations for the Al-Habta and Al-Ayoud site in Seeb, stepping up early efforts to ensure a safe and well-organised environment ahead of the Eid season.

Royal Oman Police to launch 38th Gulf Traffic

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) will kick off the 38th Gulf Traffic Week tomorrow under the theme ‘Cross Safely’, highlighting a qualitative shift in road safety driven by artificial intelligence and a renewed focus on pedestrian protection.

Oman–France talks focus on strengthening ties

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received His Excellency Jean-Noël Barrot, French Republic’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Oman’s e-commerce transactions surge 150% to

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has highlighted a sharp rise in e-commerce activity in Oman, with online transactions through local payment gateways jumping significantly between 2024 and 2025.

Oman Customs announces mandatory export manifest

Royal Oman Police (ROP) has mandated port operators and logistics firms to ensure accurate export manifest data starting May 17, 2026.

Oman participates in key GCC dialogue on trade

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reinforced its commitment to regional economic cooperation by participating in key Gulf meetings aimed at strengthening private sector integration and addressing ongoing supply chain challenges across the GCC.

Rupee tumbles to historic low as crude prices

The Indian rupee slipped to a historic low, breaching the ₹95-per-dollar mark on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Oman FM meets Vatican envoy, underscores

His Excellency Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi praised statements by Pope Leo XIV calling for justice, peace, an end to wars and the rejection of violence, stressing the importance of dialogue and peaceful solutions in reinforcing global stability.

Al Khuwair service road to shut for 2 days as

Motorists in Muscat have been advised to plan ahead as authorities announce a temporary closure of a key service road in Al Khuwair.

His Majesty the Sultan issues Royal Decree

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issues a Royal Decree No. (50/2026) establishing the Special Artificial Intelligence Zone in the Governorate of Muscat.

Authorities in Oman arrest bird poachers in Wadi

Authorities in Oman have taken swift action against illegal hunting, as violators targeting wild birds in Wadi Bani Khalid were apprehended by the Environment Authority.