Oman’s South Al Batinah records 354 green inns,

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced that the number of licensed green inns, heritage inns, guest houses, rest stops, and camps in the South Al Batinah Governorate reached 354 by the end of the first half of 2026.

Vehicle theft ring busted in Oman, suspect

The North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command has arrested a person with previous criminal records for allegedly stealing five vehicles, dismantling them and selling their parts.

Oman’s Education Ministry opens registration

Ministry of Education has opened electronic registration for literacy and adult education programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Muscat Municipality urges residents to avoid

Muscat Municipality has urged residents and businesses to avoid placing advertisements and posters on walls and public facilities.

Oman’s Central Blood Bank in Bousher to

The Ministry of Health has announced that the Central Blood Bank in Bousher will temporarily suspend the reception of blood donors on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. onwards due to essential maintenance work.

CPA shuts down Muscat furniture business after

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has closed a commercial establishment specialising in the sale and custom-made production of household furniture in Muscat Governorate following repeated consumer complaints.

Dhofar’s Khareef visitors drawn to Rüppell’s

Visitors to Oman’s Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef season can spot the distinctive hanging nests of the Rüppell’s weaver bird, a resident species known for its remarkable nest-weaving skills.

Salalah Airport sees 8% rise in passenger

Salalah Airport handled 154,529 arriving passengers between June 21 and July 31, 2026, an increase of 8% from the same period last year, as the number of flights operating through the airport rose 7%.

Oman’s Al Nahda Hospital performs more than 835

Al Nahda Hospital has performed more than 835 cochlear implant surgeries, strengthening its role as a reference centre for cochlear implantation services in Oman, the hospital said.

Employees in Oman must be given at least six

The General Federation of Oman Workers has urged employees to understand their legal rights when facing possible termination over lack of competence.

Oman CPA recovers RO 2,160 in Al Dakhiliyah

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has recovered RO 2,160 for a consumer in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate after reaching an amicable settlement with a commercial establishment operating in the building materials sector.

Oman Environment Authority issues safety

Oman’s Environment Authority has urged the public to avoid approaching or touching oil slicks or affected marine creatures and to immediately report any such sightings as authorities monitor the environmental situation in marine and coastal areas.