Oman to study children’s social media use,

During a Cabinet meeting, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik directed the relevant authorities to study children’s use of social media platforms and develop a regulatory framework and guidelines to support parents, promote safe digital engagement and draw on international best practices.

Oman announces Economic Coordination Council to

The directive issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik establishes the Economic Coordination Council and appoints His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said as its chairman, with a mandate to align government policies with private sector needs, support economic diversification and enhance sustainable growth.

Oman’s Royal Hospital earns dual global

Royal Hospital has achieved a major international medical milestone after securing two prestigious global accreditations, strengthening its position as a centre of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of allergy and immunology diseases.

Oman announces Hijri New Year holiday

Nationwide holiday announced to mark the start of the new Islamic year.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham exchanges new Hijri

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq exchanged congratulatory messages with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the New Hijri Year 1448 AH.

Oman to enforce phase 5 of plastic bag ban in

The Environment Authority has announced that the fifth phase of Oman’s phased ban on plastic shopping bags will come into effect on July 1, 2026, extending the restrictions to additional commercial sectors.

Royal Oman Police issues executive regulations

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued the Executive Regulation for the National Records Law under Decision No. 84/2026.

Royal Oman Police launch online service for

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced that commemorative licence plates for the Dhofar Khareef 2026 season can now be requested electronically through its official website or mobile application.

Oman hotel revenues hit RO 96.2 million as guest

Hotel revenues in the Sultanate of Oman reached RO 96.2 million by the end of April 2026, while the number of guests staying in three- to five-star hotels stood at 696,911, according to the latest data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

Oman arrests 19 Asian nationals for illegal entry

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested 19 Asian nationals along the beach in the Wilayat of Barka while attempting to enter the Sultanate illegally.

US-Iran ‘peace deal’ announced; Trump says

A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to have been reached between the United States and Iran, with both sides reportedly agreeing to a peace deal that will bring an immediate and permanent end to military operations.

Prashant Pise assumes charge as India’s

Pise succeeds Ambassador G.V. Srinivas and takes over at a time when India and Oman continue to strengthen their longstanding strategic partnership across trade, investment, defence cooperation, culture and people-to-people ties.