The Ministry of Labour has stated that employees required to work on the Hijri new year holiday, falling on Sunday, June 29, will be entitled to compensation in accordance with the regulations in force.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 55/2025.
Five universities from the Sultanate have made it to this year’s prestigious list of QS World University Rankings 2026.
Oman declared a public holiday for government and private sector employees on the occasion of Hijri New Year.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a public warning against the unsafe practice of driving behind emergency vehicles with the intention of overtaking other cars, stressing that such behaviour is a traffic violation and poses serious safety risks.
The Ministry of Health has issued general recommendations to prevent heat stress, urging employers to adopt essential safety measures to protect workers from heat-related illnesses during the peak summer months.
The Environment Authority has launched a new scientific project at the Ras Al Hadd Turtle Reserve, aimed at counting and monitoring hatchlings as they emerge from their nests and begin their journey toward the sea.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus, pertaining to bilateral relations and means of enhancing them.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that 245 individuals, including Omani citizens and nationals from other countries, are currently being evacuated as part of the second phase of the organised repatriation operation.
The Ministry of Health is encouraging citizens and residents to report any side effects related to medications or vaccines directly from their mobile devices using the VigiMobile app — even without an internet connection.
The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has called on all electricity consumers in the residential category to update their personal information to ensure they receive the correct tariff under the current electricity pricing system.
Oman and Belarus signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in healthcare, medical education, and pharmaceutical development.
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