Nominations for Oman’s 2026 municipal elections

The period for submitting nomination applications for the elections of members of municipal councils for the fourth term (2026) ends on Thursday, April 23.

Oman’s CDAA lists critical emergency cases

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has issued a guide detailing the critical and life-threatening conditions that qualify for the Sultanate’s home ambulance service.

Oman launches ‘Furas’ platform to expand SME

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA), in collaboration with its affiliated companies, has launched the ‘Furas’ digital platform aimed at strengthening local content, empowering SMEs, and enhancing economic impact across supply chains.

Primary health care forum kicks off in Oman’s

The Primary Health Care Forum, organised by the Directorate General of Health Services in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, began today in the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar.

SQU to host forum in Muscat on higher education

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), in collaboration with the Omani Association for People with Hearing Disabilities, is set to host a forum on Sunday, April 26, titled ‘Towards an Inclusive University’.

Oman condemns threats to UAE security, reaffirms

The Sultanate of Oman has issued a formal condemnation of any plots or interference targeting the security and stability of the United Arab Emirates.

Oman police arrest suspect over robbery, forced

Cash and prepaid phone cards taken from expat worker.

South Al Batinah forum targets digital

The deliberations of the two-day Digital Transformation Forum 2026 began today in the Wilayat of Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate.

RIA affirms its role in supporting scheme of

The event seeks to highlight the use of creative thinking and technology in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Oman hosts Qur’an and Human Development

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, the ‘Qur'an and Human Development’ symposium commenced today at Sultan Qaboos University.

Oman authority reviews developments in higher

Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education today organised a session on the latest developments in ensuring the quality of higher education in the Sultanate of Oman.

Oman hosts Egyptian military delegation for

A high-level delegation from the Military Academy for Higher and Strategic Studies from Egypt visited the National Defence College and the Joint Command and Staff College in Muscat today.