Mahout Hospital in Al Wusta Governorate was inaugurated at a cost exceeding RO 17 million, marking a significant step in the Sultanate’s ongoing healthcare development and its policy of decentralising services.
The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Tax Authority, has launched a tax grievance system to facilitate submission of requests and enable follow-up from filing until final decision.
Consumer Protection Authority says approvals for price hikes are temporary and subject to review based on market conditions.
The Research and Innovation Authority (RIA) has highlighted a study on how chemical mixtures affect product performance, saying it could support local manufacturing in sectors such as food, medicines, and detergents.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, through its General Directorate in Dhofar Governorate, has announced an investment opportunity to establish, equip, manage, and operate a veterinary hospital in Salalah.
Residents gathered along the roads in the Wilayat of Ibra to welcome the royal motorcade, expressing pride and loyalty during His Majesty’s arrival.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) handled more than 34,000 complaints in 2025, conducted 303,776 field inspections, and recorded 6,014 violations as part of efforts to safeguard markets and consumer rights.
His Excellency Professor Dr. Mahad bin Said Baawain, Oman’s Minister of Labour, met with His Excellency Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, on Wednesday.
The Indian Rupee (INR) has hit a historic low against the Omani Rial, with exchange houses in Oman offering a record INR 245.25 for RO 1.
Oman recorded scorching temperatures over the past 24 hours, with Mahout registering the highest at 44.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority’s meteorological stations.
His Majesty’s visit expected to review development projects and meet with officials and citizens across both governorates.
GCC leaders condemned recent Iranian attacks on member states and Jordan, reaffirmed their right to self-defence, and urged urgent diplomatic de-escalation at the 19th consultative meeting on April 28, 2026.
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