The Arab Gulf Countries’ Statistical Centre (GCC-STAT) has issued a metadata guide for the measurement of performance indicators related to the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028).
Several green spaces and landscaping projects in Oman’s Wilayat of Sohar have been affected by a shortage of treated irrigation water following an emergency technical malfunction in the main supply network, North Al Batinah Municipality said.
The total number of mobile telecommunications subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 1.3 percent by the end of June 2026, reaching 8,324,406 subscriptions, compared to the end of June 2025.
Oman’s Coast Guard rescued three people after their boat capsized while kayaking off Al Qurum Beach in the Wilayat of Bausher, while a separate rescue operation saved a child from drowning in Sohar, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has apprehended two Asian nationals while they were attempting to dispose of a large quantity of stolen electrical cables belonging to a commercial company in the Wilayat of Samayil.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a telephone call on Monday from Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.
Wadi Darbat in Dhofar is seeing increased tourism and economic activity during the 2026 Khareef season, driven by Omani youth-led projects offering diverse tourism services and experiences.
The Embassy of Oman in China has urged citizens and students in Zhejiang Province, Shanghai and neighbouring areas to exercise utmost caution and follow precautionary measures issued by local authorities amid developments related to Typhoon Dolphin.
Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has warned consumers about several forms of commercial fraud at points of sale, including selling counterfeit or spoiled goods, altering expiry dates and misrepresenting the origin or composition of products.
Businesses with annual supplies above RO 5 million will come under the system from April 1, 2027, followed by those below the threshold from October 1.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held talks with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha during a fraternal visit, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Oman and Qatar.
GFOW investigation points to inadequate accommodation, lack of protective equipment and breaches of the summer midday work ban, particularly in the construction sector.
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