Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has launched its first support force for the Dhofar Khareef season 2026, strengthening emergency preparedness and safety measures ahead of the annual tourism season.
Oman’s commercial spaceport operator Etlaq has signed a Letter of Intent with France-based launch services company Latitude to prepare for the first experimental launch of Latitude’s launcher from Etlaq Spaceport.
The Ministry of Education has clarified that Ministerial Decision No. 155/2026 on admission requirements for educational specialisations applies only to future applicants and will not affect students already enrolled in education programmes.
Muscat Municipality has announced the implementation of the fifth phase of the ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, effective July 1, 2026.
Police urge businesses to install surveillance systems and avoid keeping large amounts of cash on premises.
Oman and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and intensifying diplomatic efforts to support regional security, stability and prosperity.
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has issued a circular requiring the disclosure of allergens in cosmetics and personal care products.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested an individual for vandalism and nighttime commercial theft in the Al Amerat, prompting authorities to urge business owners to install surveillance systems and avoid keeping cash on the premises.
Oman and France have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the space sector, marking another step in expanding collaboration on scientific research, technology and industrial development.
The Consumer Protection Authority’s (CPA) office in Suwaiq Wilayat has seized a residential apartment that was operating as an illegal, unlicensed cosmetic clinic providing Botox and filler injections.
Environment Authority has called on all companies and institutions licensed for climate affairs to register on the Manakh digital platform in preparation for submitting their mandatory annual reports.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is continuing efforts to strengthen personal data protection by accrediting external auditors in line with the country’s data privacy laws and regulations.
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