Oman Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco products and 450 electronic cigarettes and related accessories into the Sultanate through the Al Wajajah border crossing.
The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) handled 15 labour complaint cases and provided 59 legal consultations during May 2026.
Dhofar Municipality has intensified food safety inspections across Salalah ahead of the 2026 Dhofar Khareef season, resulting in the closure of 25 food establishments for violating health regulations.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism is expanding its overseas tourism representation network as part of efforts to promote the Sultanate of Oman in priority international markets and strengthen the competitiveness of the country's tourism sector.
Royal Oman Police announces revised tinting rules, permitting darker side and rear windows while keeping front windscreen tinting prohibited.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Oman this week for high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments, as part of a broader tour of Gulf countries.
The Eastern Mountain in Al Hamra is witnessing a surge in visitor numbers this summer, driven by its cool climate, scenic landscapes, seasonal events and ongoing tourism development projects.
A Muscat court has fined a local contracting and decoration firm and ordered the deportation of an expatriate representative after the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) found the business failed to deliver a RO 815 door installation project.
Muscat Municipality has called on residents to play an active role in protecting Oman's environment by disposing of waste in designated bins.
Nama Water Services has awarded one of the largest performance-based contracts in the Middle East to enhance efficiency and sustainability in Oman’s water sector.
The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Directorate General of Labour in Muscat Governorate, has announced new job opportunities in private sector institutions operating across the governorate, covering a range of specialisations and qualifications.
Two people were killed and five others injured, all Saudi nationals from one family, in a rollover accident in the Qarn Al Alam area on the Sultan Said bin Taimur Road (Adam–Haima).
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