Muscat Municipality has urged establishments to obtain a valid municipal licence before starting any commercial activity, warning that operating without the required licence can lead to administrative penalties under applicable regulations.
His Highness Sayyid Asaad received the ambassador on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
Commerce Minister His Excellency Anwar Al Jabri says the next phase will focus on making it easier to do business, improving procedural efficiency and attracting high-quality investments.
His Majesty directs a comprehensive assessment of councils’ powers and their coordination with governorates, while stressing broad public participation in December’s elections.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham approves initiative to strengthen Oman’s business environment, attract local and foreign investment and improve investor services from 2027.
Ministry of Labour carried out 2,915 inspection visits across the governorates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health standards and promote safer working environments.
Ministry of Labour has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities by making employment testing more accessible and adapting evaluation procedures to meet their individual needs.
Technical challenges involving levels, elevations and integration with existing infrastructure have affected progress on the Al Ghubra bridge expansion project, Muscat Municipality said.
Muscat Municipality says more than 70,000 square metres of roads have also been maintained and rehabilitated across the governorate, while the total asphalt road network has reached nearly 6,000 km.
SPF says it is coordinating with relevant authorities after a citizen’s health condition was highlighted on social media.
Oman ratifies Digital Cooperation Organization Charter through Royal Decree No. 86/2026
In a first-of-its-kind procedure in the Middle East, a specialist medical team at Oman’s University Medical City has successfully treated a rare case of Madelung’s wrist deformity using advanced surgical planning and 3D printing.
Oman bans work visas for expats in more than 200 professions
Oman updates prohibited professions for expats, adds ‘engineers’, ‘managers’ to the list
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Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries
Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman
