Oman launches ‘Urban Compliance Certificate’

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has launched the Urban Compliance Certificate for Buildings during the Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition and Conference 2026.

India appoints veteran diplomat Prashant Pise as

Pise, a 1995-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is currently serving as Additional Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, where he oversees matters related to emigration policy and welfare.

Oman launches ‘Tranim Al Amal’ band to

Under the patronage of Her Highness the Honourable Lady, spouse of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Ministry of Social Development inaugurated the “Tranim Al Amal” (Melodies of Hope) Band in Muscat as part of efforts to empower persons with disabilities and special needs through arts and culture.

Oman foils $6.6 million cyber fraud transfer

Oman’s Royal Oman Police (ROP), in coordination with INTERPOL, has thwarted an attempt to transfer approximately $6.6 million through a local bank after investigators determined the funds were linked to cyber fraud operations originating from an Asian country.

Central Bank of Oman warns against ‘money

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a warning to the public against allowing others to use personal bank accounts for so-called ‘money mule’ activities, cautioning that such practices can lead individuals to become involved in serious financial crimes.

Burj Al Sahwa to become main hub of Muscat’s

In a candid Oman FM interview, Monika Bik, Planning Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, detailed the roadmap for the Greater Muscat Structure Plan.

Oman to develop national employment system for

The National Program for Employment (NPE) held a meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, to discuss establishing a national employment governance system for Oman’s civil society and charitable sectors

HH Sayyid Theyazin highlights research and

His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research and Innovation Authority, presided over the first meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors for 2026.

Royal Oman Police advises drivers to inspect

The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate General of Traffic, has urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly prepared for rising summer temperatures to maintain safety and comfort on the roads.

Omani Women’s Academy wins UNESCO-linked

The Omani Women’s Academy has won the Sustainable Education Award in its second edition under the Outstanding Project category.

Oman invites engineering firms to register for

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has opened applications for the accreditation of specialised engineering consultancy firms for hotel and tourism projects in Oman.

Oman leads Gulf initiative to establish

Oman has launched a three-day programme to establish a Gulf network for absolute gravity measurements aimed at enhancing laboratory accuracy and strengthening regional measurement standards across GCC countries.