Oman reports 5.2% growth in agriculture and fish

Oman has recorded 5.2 percent growth rate in its agricultural and fisheries sectors, with total production reaching a milestone 5.61 million tons between 2020 and 2025.

Oman marks World Autism Awareness Day; MoH

On World Autism Awareness Day, the Ministry of Health has called on parents to prioritise early autism screening and developmental monitoring, stressing that early detection is key to improving outcomes for children.

Oman court fines Al Dhahirah recruitment office

A manpower recruitment office has been convicted by the Court of First Instance in Al Dhahirah Governorate for failing to properly deliver a contracted service to a consumer, in a case pursued by the Consumer Protection Authority.

Dams in Oman capture 160 million cubic meters of

Following the Al Masarrat depression (March 20–30, 2026), the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources reported that 181 of Oman’s 209 dams reached full capacity.

SalamAir temporarily suspends flights to multiple

SalamAir has announced a temporary suspension of flights to several regional destinations due to airspace closures amid ongoing regional developments, the airline said on April 1, 2026.

Oman participates in Inter-Civilization Academic

The two-day conference aims to provide a dialogue-driven environment that addresses the integration of cultural pluralism, grounded in the recognition of others and mutual respect among members of diverse societies.

Oman’s Burj Al Khamis Fort attracts over 18,000

Burj Al Khamis Fort in the Wilayat of Al Musanna, South Al Batinah Governorate, attracted approximately 18,625 visitors during 2025.

Nama completes RO 2.3 million water network

Nama Water Services has completed the executive works for the water network construction project in the Wilayat of A’Rustaq.

Oman opens nominations for Municipal Council

The Ministry of Interior announced that nominations for the fourth-term Municipal Council elections will open on April 5, 2026, and continue until April 23, 2026.

Rains revive Oman’s South Al Batinah valleys,

Valleys and traditional irrigation channels in South Al Batinah Governorate have become key tourist attractions following recent heavy rainfall that revitalised natural landscapes and boosted water flow across the region.

Scattered rain, thunder and active winds forecast

Oman Meteorology has forecast continued cloud formation and rainfall across various governorates of the Sultanate over the coming period, with showers of varying intensity, sometimes accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Oman’s earthquake monitoring centre reports 2.4

The Sultan Qaboos University Earthquake Monitoring Centre reported a minor earthquake in the Arabian Sea today, registering a magnitude of 2.4 on the Richter scale.