Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands see record over

The Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve recorded a significant rise in visitor numbers in 2025, highlighting growing global interest in Oman’s eco-tourism sector.

Royal Hospital issues health and safety advisory

The Royal Hospital has issued a health and safety advisory as a dust wave reduces horizontal visibility across the Sultanate of Oman, urging residents to take precautions to protect their health.

Medical City Hospital in Muscat removes cancerous

The Medical City Hospital for Military and Security Services has successfully performed a delicate operation to remove a cancerous kidney tumour using a surgical robot.

Muscat court fines kitchen supply firm, orders

The Court of First Instance has issued a judicial ruling against a commercial establishment specializing in kitchen supply and installation for failing to fulfil contractual obligations toward a consumer.

Wheat prices drop nearly 3% after US-Iran

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell by about three percent today, while corn prices declined by about one percent after US President Donald Trump announced his agreement to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

Dhofar Municipality announces temporary traffic

The Dhofar Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has announced a temporary traffic diversion on Sultan Qaboos Street in the Al Dahariz area, effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Three injured in Sohar factory fire; civil

Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in the North Al Batinah Governorate successfully extinguished a tire fire at a factory in the Sohar Governorate.

No fees on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

Addressing the Shura Council, H.E. Eng. Saeed Bin Hamoud Al Mawali clarified that Oman cannot impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz due to existing international maritime agreements.

‘No room for complacency’: Oman’s Foreign

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has called for serious negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning that while the world has "stepped back from disaster," lasting regional security remains a critical priority.

Parents at Indian School Muscat call for rollback

A delegation of parents from the Indian School Muscat met with the Chairman of the School Board to raise concerns over a recent tuition fee hike, rising textbook costs, and perceived shortcomings in academic standards.

Oman invests RO 1.2 billion in road projects;

His Excellency Eng. Saeed Bin Hamoud Al Mawali announced that road projects in Oman have exceeded RO 1.2 billion, while logistics investments reached RO 3.3 billion, marking a significant leap in the Sultanate’s national infrastructure and digital economy.

Oman’s Royal Hospital launches nursing

Royal Hospital has launched a comprehensive nursing specialties awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the vital role of nurses in the healthcare system and promoting community health awareness.