Oman introduces tougher rules for used vehicle

Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued new regulations governing the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, introducing warranty and invoicing requirements for suppliers while prohibiting the trade of certain used components.

Over RO 120 million invested by Oman’s

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is implementing road maintenance and completion projects worth more than RO 120 million in Al Wusta Governorate, as part of efforts to improve connectivity, road efficiency and traffic safety.

Oman Tax Authority announces six-month suspension

Oman’s Tax Authority has informed taxpayers that Ideal Value for Auditing and Financial Consulting has been suspended from the list of accredited accounting firms for six months.

Oman’s new fishing village takes shape with 19

Oman is expanding its fishermen’s village model as part of efforts to strengthen the fisheries sector, support Omani fishermen and create more sustainable economic communities alo

Muscat’s iconic mountain sign lights up again

The iconic “Muscat" board along Al Jabal Street between Bousher and Al Amerat has been illuminated once again.

2.3-magnitude earthquake recorded in Oman’s

A minor earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Wilayat of Sadah in Dhofar Governorate on Sunday morning, August 23.

Oman records highest temperature of 46.2°C as

Al Sunainah records the country’s highest temperature, with several other areas exceeding 45°C.

Thunderstorms, strong winds forecast over

Cumulus clouds may bring thunderstorms of varying intensity, active downdraft winds and possible wadi flows in mountain areas.

One dead, nine injured after vehicle carrying

One person was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle carrying Indian nationals overturned on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in Haima, according to the Royal Oman Police.

Won a car, got a wall clock: Oman court orders RO

The Muscat Court of Appeal ordered a promotional campaign organiser to compensate a contest winner who was promised a car but received a wall clock instead.

Oman records nearly 21,000 crimes in 2025,

New official statistics show recorded crimes in Oman rose 14.8 percent in 2025, with property-related offences driving much of the increase and Muscat accounting for more than two-fifths of cases nationwide.

Oman stops renewing work permits for expatriates

Several expatriates have told The Arabian Stories that their work permit renewal applications were rejected in recent weeks, while a senior official confirmed that permits are currently not being issued to workers above the age of 60.