Tanker incident reported off Oman coast; Indian

A maritime security incident involving a Palau-flagged tanker carrying Indian crew members has been reported off the coast of Oman, prompting diplomatic monitoring as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the event.

Viral worker abuse video not from Oman, Labour

Ministry of Labour say the footage is an old video previously circulated outside Oman and urge the public to verify information through official sources before sharing it online.

Active winds trigger dust storms and sand

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged road users in desert areas across various governorates to exercise caution due to active winds causing sand accumulation and reduced horizontal visibility.

Over 2,200 packs of smokeless chewing tobacco

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) North Al Batinah Governorate has seized more than 2,200 packs and containers of smokeless chewing tobacco in a targeted enforcement operation against illegal trade activities.

Oman showcases social protection reforms at UN

Oman’s social protection reforms received international recognition at the United Nations in Geneva with the launch of a new International Labour Organization report documenting the Sultanate’s transformation of its social protection system.

50 young innovators step up for Oman’s

Fifty young Omanis have successfully completed the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Programme, a joint initiative by the Youth Center and Sohar Port and Free Zone.

SQUH performs Oman’s first artificial urinary

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) at the University Medical City has successfully performed the Sultanate’s first artificial urinary control device implantation surgery for men.

TRA invites public feedback on new private

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation on the draft Regulation for Private Telecommunications Networks Intended for Personal Use, inviting stakeholders to share their feedback on the proposed framework.

Seven illegal land possessions identified as

Authorities in Al Kamil Wal Wafi have intensified efforts to enforce municipal regulations, issuing eight violations during a recent inspection campaign targeting buildings under construction.

Oman’s National Ferries Company transports over

The National Ferries Company transported more than 250,000 passengers in 2025, with a daily average of around 690 passengers, according to its latest periodic statistics.

Why Oman’s beaches rank among the world’s key

Environment Authority has highlighted the global ecological importance of the Sultanate’s coastline, noting that Omani beaches serve as a vital sanctuary for five of the world's seven sea turtle species, most notably at Ras Al Jinz and Ras Al Hadd.

Businesses fined over RO 2,000 for defective

The Court of First Instance in the Wilayat of Barka has issued five rulings convicting several commercial establishments and their owners for violating Consumer Protection Law after failing to repair or replace defective goods under warranty obligations.