Explained: Oman’s new law on combating

A new royal decree introduces a comprehensive framework to combat cybercrime, strengthen cybersecurity, protect digital infrastructure, and criminalise online offences ranging from cyberattacks and fraud to blackmail, defamation and the spread of harmful content.

Oman-India CEPA comes into force, opening new

Omani envoy says landmark trade agreement will boost business confidence, create opportunities for professionals and innovators, and strengthen long-term economic ties.

Oman, Netherlands discuss regional peace and

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call today with His Excellency Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Oman condemns targeting of Kuwait, reaffirms

The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the targeting that affected the sisterly State of Kuwait, reaffirming its solidarity with Kuwait and its support for measures taken to preserve its security and stability.

His Majesty issues Royal decrees promulgating

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued two Royal Decrees on June 1, 2026, promulgating the Law on Combating Cybercrime and amending some provisions of the Cultural Heritage Law.

Oman’s artificial rainmaking network boosts

Oman’s artificial rainmaking programme has increased rainfall levels by 13.6 percent through a network of 14 ionisation-based stations deployed across the Sultanate, according to data released by the agriculture ministry.

Oman’s Nama apologises for power outages,

Nama said its technical teams had successfully resolved a number of outage incidents and restored electricity services as quickly as possible.

Over RO 13,000 worth of non-compliant tyres

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized more than 500 non-compliant tyres worth over RO13,000 during inspection campaigns in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, after discovering discrepancies in manufacturing information displayed on the products.

Travel agency representative in Oman jailed for

A court in Muscat has convicted a travel and tourism company and its representative for violating consumer protection laws, imposing jail, fines and consumer refunds.

Oman’s Information Ministry reports sharp rise

The Ministry of Information continued to register remarkable growth in media performance indicators throughout 2025.

Oman’s Health Ministry to establish RO 560,000

The Ministry of Health, represented by the General Directorate of Khoula Hospital, signed a funding agreement with Al Yusr Charity Foundation to establish an integrated lung disease unit at the hospital, with a value of RO 560,000.

Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence

His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, received at his office Lieutenant General Said Chengriha, Algeria’s Chief of Staff, along with his accompanying delegation.