The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has been selected to represent Asia at the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) annual meeting, a World Bank-supported forum on transport policy and road safety scheduled to be held in Cairo, Egypt, in March 2027.
His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, urged Omani youth to pursue knowledge with determination and uphold the nation's values.
A study published in the Oman Medical Journal has found that 7.5 % of male adolescents in Oman are current smokers, while more than 40 % are exposed to secondhand smoke.
Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) teams in North Al Batinah Governorate contained a fire that broke out at two warehouses used for wood and plastic recycling.
(UNESCO) has adopted the ‘Cultural Property’ initiative for pottery, copper, metal, and woodworking crafts submitted by the Bahla Volunteer Team, a local community organization, at the historic Bahla Fort site in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.
Oman Customs has reminded travellers of the regulations governing duty-free allowances for personal baggage and gifts, including an exemption for items worth up to RO 300 and a maximum allowance of 200 cigarettes.
Muscat Municipality has announced that the full closure of Al Jabal Street (Aqaba Al Amerat) for traffic moving from the Wilayat of Bausher towards the Wilayat of Amerat will remain in effect until the evening of Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The Environment Authority has seized over four tonnes of illegally sourced firewood in a joint environmental protection operation across Dhofar.
The University of Buraimi has issued an urgent cybersecurity warning after authorities identified an ongoing phishing campaign targeting educational institutions, with cybercriminals attempting to steal users' personal, financial and account information.
Illuminated landmark on Jabal Street in Baushar will be taken out of service temporarily to facilitate routine maintenance works.
Muscat Municipality has urged vehicle owners to display vehicles for sale only at designated and approved locations, warning that selling vehicles in unauthorised public spaces disrupts traffic.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has advised residents and visitors in Oman to carefully inspect rental vehicles before taking possession.
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