Vehicle registrations in Oman rose by 5.5% by June 2025, reaching nearly 1.8 million, with private white cars and mid-sized engines leading the statistics.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched two major dam projects in the Wilayats of Dima wa Al Taiyyin and Wadi Bani Khalid, with a combined investment exceeding RO 116,000.
The Youth and Human Resources Committee of the Shura Council, chaired by His Excellency Younis al Mundhiri, held a meeting to discuss the implications of suspending the job security benefit previously granted to laid-off workers.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Luis Alberto Arce of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on his country’s Independence Anniversary.
The Environment Authority (EA), through its specialised team in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, responded promptly to the death of a whale that washed ashore on Al Ashkhara beach.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced the arrest of two Asian nationals while they were attempting to smuggle more than 15 kilogrammes of opium destined for a European country.
The Ministry of Labour has released detailed indicators on the results of its recruitment plan for the first half of 2025, revealing that a total of 12,936 Omanis were employed during the period, achieving 38 percent of the ministry's target.
Kerala government has reconstituted the Non-Resident Indian (Keralites) Commission, appointing Justice (Retd.) Sophie Thomas as its new Chairperson.
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent appeal to registered blood donors, emphasising the critical importance of responding immediately when contacted for donation.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has successfully facilitated a cordial settlement between a consumer and a vehicle dealership in North Al Sharqiyah, following a dispute over a defective new vehicle.
The Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Earthquake Monitoring Centre recorded a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale this morning.
The Higher Education Admission Centre (HEAC) has released important information for students regarding the Admissions Tests and Personal Interviews Phase for the current academic year.
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