Oman’s Ministry of Social development has launched the community integration initiative for home care of the elderly, a national programme aimed at improving the quality of life for senior citizens.
Muscat Municipality has reminded residents and visitors to comply with regulations prohibiting smoking in enclosed public places, stressing that second-hand smoke poses health risks not only to smokers but also to those around them.
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has called on all real estate developers to complete the licensing and registration of their projects before advertising, marketing or offering them for sale.
The Environment Authority’s department in A'Dhahirah Governorate has documented a number of rare and endangered biological species inside the A'Dhahirah and Al Buraimi Natural Oasis Reserve.
The oil exports of the Sultanate of Oman recorded an increase of 2.7 percent by the end of May 2026, reaching 129,496,300 barrels, compared to 126,056,900 barrels during the corresponding period of 2025.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has instructed licensed precious metals and valuable stones businesses to appoint a Compliance Officer to meet anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.
The total number of mobile phone subscriptions in Oman increased to 8,246,003 by the end of May 2026, marking a 1.4 percent rise compared with the same period last year.
Foreign Ministry hands protest note to Tehran’s envoy after drone attacks targeted sites in Musandam and Al Wusta, calling for respect for sovereignty and non-interference.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving in Al Dakhiliyah and Al Wusta governorates as active winds continue to cause blowing dust, sand accumulation and reduced horizontal visibility.
Oman's Maritime Security Centre said the country's competent authorities rescued 23 crew members from a commercial vessel after it was involved in an incident 404 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam Governorate.
Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has announced the opening of a traffic diversion in the Al Awabi area from Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, as part of the Al Ansab–Al Jifnain road dualization project.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has called on individuals and organisations in Oman to obtain the required approvals and complete licensing procedures before organising any artistic events.
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