Oman’s Medical City for Military and Security

The Medical City for Military and Security Services has signed an agreement to acquire a modern robotic surgery system as part of efforts to enhance healthcare services and adopt the latest global medical technologies.

Royal Oman Police arrest one for possessing

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a person in Al Buraimi Governorate for possessing quantities of narcotic heroin and psychotropic substances with the intention of trafficking and personal use.

Indian Embassy in Oman announces e-OCI card

The Government of India has introduced the Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card for new applicants and existing OCI cardholders, allowing Indian-origin residents in Oman and other countries to access OCI services without carrying the physical booklet.

Three detained in Oman for endangering road users

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has stopped three citizens in North Al Batinah Governorate after a driver was found performing dangerous stunts and drifting on a public road in the Wilayat of Sohar.

Oman’s population climbs to 5.4 million, Muscat

The total population of Oman reached 5,388,513 people at the end of May, recording a growth rate of 1.6 percent compared with the same period in 2025, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Oman steps up worksite safety campaign to ensure

Oman’s Ministry of Labour has launched its ‘Safe Summer 2026’ campaign in North Al Batinah, conducting targeted worksite inspections to enforce the mandatory midday work ban and protect over 2,500 outdoor workers from extreme heat stress.

Over 60 volunteer divers remove fishing nets from

More than 60 volunteers took part in a campaign in Oman to clean coral reefs around Fahal Island, removing fishing net remnants and other debris threatening the marine environment.

Traffic alert: Muscat Municipality announces

Muscat Municipality will implement a partial closure of Al Hamriya Street towards Ruwi from midnight on Thursday, July 16, until 4 am on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to carry out road maintenance works.

Oman’s Foreign Minister calls for inclusive

Oman's Foreign Minister His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has called for a fundamental rethink of Gulf security following the recent conflict involving Iran, saying the war exposed the limitations of the long-standing policy of containment.

Oman Embassy in Bangkok confirms no nationals

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Bangkok has confirmed that no Omani nationals have been reported among the victims or injured following a fatal fire in the Ladprao area of Bangkok's Chatuchak district.

HH Sayyid Shihab, HH Sayyid Theyazin visit Qatar

The delegation represented His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in offering condolences to the Qatari leadership and people over the passing of the former Emir

HH Sayyid Shihab, HH Sayyid Theyazin to visit

On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, has departed for the State of Qatar to offer condolences on the passing of the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.