Oman inflation rises to 3.4% as food prices climb

Vegetable prices surged 19% year-on-year, while fruits rose 16.3% and meat 9.8%, adding pressure to household food costs.

Oman Labour Ministry flags 856 non-compliant

Ministry of Labour identified 856 non-compliant establishments during 3,792 field inspection visits carried out across the Sultanate’s governorates in the first half of 2026.

Oman cracks down on unlicensed crypto mining,

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has warned companies and individuals against selling or supplying cryptocurrency mining equipment to unauthorised operators.

Oman’s Royal Hospital opens nominations for

Royal Hospital has opened nominations for a community representative to join its Board of Directors to strengthen community participation and ensure the voices of patients and the wider community are reflected in the hospital’s services.

Oman consumers receive over RO48,000 in

The Consumer Protection Authority says amicable settlements in North and South Al Batinah returned more than RO48,000 to consumers, while inspection campaigns led to the seizure of over 3,000 non-compliant products across several governorates.

Oman’s CPA secures RO 5,520 refund for

Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority has helped a consumer in Barka recover the full amount of RO 5,520 following a dispute with a supplier.

Oman targets new markets through Moscow food expo

Sixteen Omani companies will showcase national food products at WorldFood Moscow 2026 from September 15 to 18.

Iran confirms Oman meeting to unlock Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says regional foreign ministers will meet on Monday as Tehran and Muscat push for an agreement to establish a joint shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

ROP says viral video of people ‘illegally

Royal Oman Police says a video circulating on social media showing people allegedly entering Oman illegally is an old clip dating back to 2024, when authorities took the necessary action.

‘Competition is taking ugly forms,’ says

Russian President Vladimir Putin says economic competition is increasingly taking “ugly forms”, criticising sanctions, threats against transport routes and other measures he said were being used to pressure countries into following the interests of others.

Expat woman arrested in Oman after mother killed

Royal Oman Police say the woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting her mother with a bladed weapon and subsequently attempting to take her own life.

Royal Oman Police says viral post on new traffic

Police say the purported announcement claiming all traffic-light radars had been activated is inaccurate, adding that the new system remains in a trial phase.