Oman’s four-category fuel station system comes

Effective today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Oman’s new fuel station regulations under Ministerial Decision 142/2025 are officially in force.

Oman warns social media misuse could lead to 3

Oman’s Public Prosecution has warned that misuse of social media and digital platforms for blackmail, defamation, or spreading rumours is a punishable offence, as part of its ‘Missing Link’ awareness campaign.

Rescue teams respond to bridge crash in

Rescue teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Muscat Governorate responded at dawn to a road accident in which a vehicle crashed and fell beneath a bridge in the Haym area of Al Amerat.

Oman opens registration for 2026 Media Excellence

The Ministry of Information has announced that nominations for participation in the 2026 Media Excellence Competition will open on Wednesday, May 6, and continue until 31 May.

Oman Airports signs MoU with SGSIA to explore

Oman Airports signs MoU with Algiers Airport Services and Infrastructure Management Company (SGSIA) to strengthen cooperation and explore investment opportunities in the management and development of Algiers Houari Boumediene International Airport.

Indian expat flies from Muscat to vote for actor

Manikandan Sivanantham’s journey from Muscat gains spotlight as his ballot is seen as potentially decisive in razor-thin Tiruppattur result.

Oman’s Finance Ministry briefs HH Sayyid

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, reviews progress in public finances and policy impact on sustainability and growth.

Oman’s CPA seizes 800kg of smokeless tobacco,

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, has seized more than 800kg of smokeless chewing tobacco and arrested a suspect during a raid in the Wilayat of Liwa, North Al Batinah Governorate.

Game changer: Oman unveils AI zone to attract

Spanning an area of 105,000 square metres in Muscat, the zone will offer a range of incentives and exemptions aimed at drawing international companies, startups and talent, while supporting localisation and accelerating growth within Oman’s technology ecosystem.

Oman signs deal to localise advanced mining

Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has signed a strategic agreement with Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) Arabia to establish Oman’s first advanced mining laboratory, marking a key step toward localising mineral testing services.

Oman police urge pedestrians to follow safety

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has called on pedestrians to strictly adhere to road safety rules, urging greater awareness and personal responsibility to help reduce accidents on the roads.

Oman’s Environment Authority probes sewage

Environment Authority has detected an environmental violation in South Sharqiyah Governorate involving the discharge of untreated sewage into a wadi and groundwater recharge areas, in breach of environmental regulations.