Omani citizens travelling to Thailand have been advised to prepare for new checked-baggage inspection procedures that will take effect on October 16, 2026, allowing airport authorities to open luggage without the passenger being present.
Fishing, possession and trade of kingfish will resume across Oman from Friday, October 16, 2026, following the end of the seasonal fishing ban, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced.
Framework sets unified principles and requirements to help government entities anticipate, prepare for and respond to risks.
Foreign Ministry meeting brings together Oman’s political affairs undersecretary and a delegation of U.S. House of Representatives staff.
The 60,000-square-metre development will include accommodation, a traditional market and leisure facilities.
Oman’s airports handled 9.3 million passengers by the end of August 2026, a decline of 7.1 percent compared with the same period last year, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized 764 units of non-compliant and prohibited tobacco products from a retail outlet in Masirah in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, following an inspection visit.
Muscat Municipality has urged property owners, landlords and employers to comply with housing regulations, warning that overcrowding and the unauthorised use of residential buildings can affect the quality of life in neighbourhoods.
Oman’s Environment Authority has issued regulations governing the import, export and use of ozone-depleting substances and their alternatives, introducing permit requirements, restrictions and administrative fines of up to RO 2,000 for violations.
North Al Batinah Municipality has urged residents to adopt safe waste disposal practices to protect sanitation workers from injuries and hazardous materials while carrying out their duties.
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has urged business owners, companies and entrepreneurs to comply with legal requirements when selecting, designing and registering trademarks.
Oman’s ambassador visits the injured citizen as the embassy coordinates with Saudi authorities over his care.
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