A truck overturned on Aqabat Al Yasmin in Dhofar Governorate, resulting in a partial closure of the downhill lane leading towards Salalah, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced.
The number of visitors to Jabal Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate exceeded 100,000 during the first half of 2026, recording a 13.2 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has invited licensed transport companies to submit proposals for operating land transport management and guidance services through smart applications at Salalah Airport.
The Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road (Bidbid–Nizwa) rehabilitation project in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has reached 89.46 per cent completion.
Oman Meteorology has issued a warning to motorists using the Adam–Thumrait Road, urging them to exercise caution as dust and sandstorms triggered by strong winds reduce horizontal visibility along the route.
The Royal Hospital has introduced a new service for inserting peritoneal dialysis catheters through its interventional radiology department without the need for surgery or general anaesthesia.
The Oman Society for Astronomy and Space has announced that the sun will align directly above the Kaaba on July 15, offering people across Oman and other regions where the sun is visible an opportunity to accurately determine the Qibla direction.
Muscat Municipality has issued an advisory outlining essential safety procedures for excavation and backfilling works, urging contractors and workers to follow best practices to help prevent workplace accidents.
The Ministry of Health has advised travellers to take preventive measures against deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during long-haul flights, warning that journeys lasting more than four hours can increase the risk of developing potentially serious blood clots.
Oman Customs has seized quantities of smuggled tobacco products and 302 cartons of cigarettes in a crackdown on illicit trade in Al Buraimi.
Crew of 23 evacuated safely after blaze erupts aboard Liberia-flagged vessel near South Al Sharqiyah.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a telephone call following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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