Over 300,000 driving licences issued and renewed

Expatriates accounted for nearly 57 percent of all new and renewed driving licences issued in Oman in 2025, as total licence activity climbed to 527,830.

Oman inflation rises to 3.2% in July as food,

Oman’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in July 2026, driven by higher food and transport costs, with vegetable and fruit prices recording particularly sharp increases, official data showed.

Oman police arrest man after shooting leaves one

Royal Oman Police says the shooting followed previous disputes between the individuals involved, with legal procedures now underway.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham congratulates newly

His Majesty Sultan Haitham expresses hope for stronger cooperation and partnership between the two countries across various fields.

Oman issues low visibility warning for Sultan

Authorities urge motorists to exercise caution as strong winds stir dust and sand along the Haima-Thumrait route

Oman, Iran discuss resuming dialogue as regional

Foreign ministers stress continued talks aimed at reaching practical understandings and restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian expat dies after collapsing during cricket

Shabeer Basheer, 35, collapsed during a tennis-ball cricket match in Al Hail on Friday morning and was rushed to hospital, where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Oman launches ‘Sustainable Dhofar’ campaign

Oman has launched the “Sustainable Dhofar” campaign, bringing together government entities, the community and young innovators to develop practical solutions to environmental, urban, logistical and digital challenges across Dhofar.

Oman condemns Israeli settlement expansion in

Oman has strongly condemned Israeli settlement activities on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, describing the measures as illegal and a flagrant violation of international law.

Oman condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria, warns

Oman has strongly condemned and denounced Israeli airstrikes targeting the Abu al-Zuhour Military Airport in Syria.

Oman Foreign Minister receives credentials of new

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Her Excellency Monika Iversen, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Sultanate of Oman.

Heavy rain causes flash flooding, property damage

Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong downdrafts affected several villages in the Wilayats of Nakhl and Wadi Al Maawil in South Al Batinah Governorate on Thursday.