INS Imphal marks India’s 80th Independence Day

Indian Navy’s INS Imphal marked India’s 80th Independence Day during its port call in Muscat, underscoring the longstanding friendship and maritime cooperation between India and Oman.

Authorities in Oman dismiss fake Ras Madrakah oil

Authorities have clarified that a video circulating on social media, purportedly showing fishermen’s nets affected by the ongoing oil pollution in Ras Madrakah, is unrelated to the current incident.

Oil spill affects 12 km of Ras Madrakah coastline

Environmental teams continue response operations as oil slick moves southeast of Masirah.

10 days of drinking water secured as Oman’s

Oman’s essential services authorities have stepped up water security and contingency measures in Masirah Wilayat, Ras Madrakah and Duqm, with additional storage, alternative water sources, bottled supplies and large-capacity tankers being prepared as part of ongoing precautionary efforts.

Oman tourism contribution to GDP rises to 2.9% in

Oman’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with its contribution to the Sultanate’s gross domestic product rising to 2.9 percent, strengthening the sector’s role as a key driver of economic diversification.

Oman intensifies monitoring of fish markets,

Food Safety and Quality Centre said that field monitoring and surveillance operations were continuing to determine the extent to which fishing areas have been affected and to ensure the safety of fish and other seafood products reaching consumers.

Indian community in Oman celebrates 80th

Members of the Indian community in Oman marked India’s 80th Independence Day on Saturday, with Ambassador H.E. Prashant Pise hoisting the national flag at a special ceremony at the Embassy of India in Muscat.

Oman officials inspect oil pollution impact at

Senior officials from Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority and Environment Authority have carried out a field visit to beaches affected by oil pollution in the Ras Madrakah area of Duqm.

New tourism projects in Oman’s Al

Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is advancing a series of tourism, heritage and development projects across the Wilayats of Al Hamra and Bahla, with completion rates ranging from 40 to 94 per cent.

Oman confirms start of Rabi’ al-Awwal on August

The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, will mark the first day of Rabi’ al-Awwal for the year 1448 AH in Oman.

Oman activates emergency response to curb oil

Oman’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has activated key response sectors and is closely monitoring developments following the grounding of a tanker near Al Qibliya Island, part of the Hallaniyat Islands.

Oman’s Transom expands into Algeria with

Oman-based aviation services company Transom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Air Algérie Group to establish a strategic partnership covering ground handling and other aviation-related services in Algeria.