The Supreme Judicial Council of Oman has issued an official clarification regarding recent social media discussions about the requirement for a husband to obtain his first wife’s approval before marrying another woman.
Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibani, Minister of Education, has approved the general indicators for the General Education Diploma (GED) results for the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year, with an overall success rate of 80.76% across Oman.
Dr. Faisal bin Abdullah Al Farsi, CEO of the Social Protection Fund, addressed concerns about the fund’s financial capacity during the first session of the ‘Communication Dialogue’ organised by the Government Communication Center.
Oman Airports has announced its role in implementing the first practical experiment for the transfer of human organs through Muscat International Airport.
The Sultanate of Oman has maintained its economic ranking in the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom, holding its position as a ‘moderately free’ economy.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman is making a significant presence at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, a premier global event organised by the GSMA.
The Department of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors, particularly those with the O-negative blood type, as stocks at the Central Blood Bank in Bausher have reached critically low levels.
The issue of early retirement, a practice unique to Oman and other Gulf countries, was highlighted as a significant threat to the sustainability of pension funds during the first ‘Communication Dialogue’.
Muscat Municipality has issued guidelines encouraging residents to follow best food cooling practices to ensure food safety and prevent spoilage.
The Oman Football Association (OFA) has appointed Badr Al Maimani as the new head coach of the national under-23 team.
Shinas Port, a key strategic port in Oman’s North Al Batinah Governorate, experienced significant growth in 2024, reporting a substantial increase in ship traffic, goods handling, and livestock movement.
Oman provides CPA officials with judicial police authority
Oman bans work visas for expats in more than 200 professions
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