22 expats arrested for attempting to enter Oman

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of 22 individuals of Asian nationalities on charges of entering Oman illegally.

Oman joins International Commission on Large Dams

The Sultanate of Oman has officially joined the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), marking a significant step in strengthening its international presence in water resources management and dam engineering, officials announced.

Oman tightens controls on government financial

New Finance Ministry circular bars public entities from developing standalone core financial systems without approval.

Oman Customs seizes 6.1 kg of marijuana at Muscat

Oman Customs authorities at Muscat International Airport have seized 17 packages of marijuana weighing a total of 6.179 kilogrammes that were concealed in the personal luggage of a passenger.

Oman enforces three-month midday work ban to

Oman has reiterated its annual midday work ban during the peak summer months, prohibiting outdoor labour in construction sites and other exposed areas between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm, as temperatures continue to rise across the Sultanate.

Firefighters extinguish house fire in Muscat, no

Firefighters from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Muscat Governorate successfully brought a house fire under control in Seeb.

Muscat airport records 7.6% passenger decline as

Muscat International Airport saw a 7.6 percent drop in passenger traffic during the first four months of 2026 as ongoing regional conflicts severely impacted wider Middle Eastern aviation demand.

Oman citizens eligible for free 30-day Sri Lanka

Citizens of the Sultanate of Oman can now travel to Sri Lanka with a free 30-day tourist visa under a new initiative launched by the Sri Lankan government, the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Colombo announced.

Oman swelters as temperatures edge closer to 49°C

Saham records 48.6°C, the highest temperature in Oman, while several regions exceed 47°C.

Oman issues alert over suspected naval mine in

Maritime Security Centre urges vessels, fishermen and seafarers to exercise caution and report suspicious objects in Omani waters.

Oman launches initiative to make data fun for

The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has launched two new cartoon characters, Mazen and Muzna, as part of an innovative initiative aimed at introducing children to the world of statistics, data, and general knowledge through engaging and interactive content.

Hajj nears completion as pilgrims from Oman

Pilgrims performing Hajj for the year 1447 AH are concluding the final rituals today, marking the third and last day of Tashreeq.