Oman’s new Cybercrime Law sets strict rules for

Oman’s Ministry of Information has outlined a series of restrictions governing content published across digital and social media platforms, warning users against sharing material that could violate the country’s new Cybercrime Law regulations.

Oman’s Royal Hospital performs

The Royal Hospital has performed Oman’s first nipple-preserving mastectomy using 3D endoscopic single-incision technology, combined with immediate breast reconstruction and sentinel lymph node biopsy, on a 40-year-old breast cancer patient.

Two foreigners arrested in Oman for illegal

The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Research arrested two Asian nationals for illegally entering the country and for their involvement in a series of criminal activities.

Oman launches first phase of Kafaah Manufacturing

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, alongside PDO and Madayn, has launched the first phase of ‘Kafaah Manufacturing Programme’, introducing Lean Six Sigma methodologies across selected factories.

Oman braces for extreme heat as temperatures near

Civil Aviation Authority warns of soaring temperatures across coastal areas from June 8, urges public to take precautions against heat-related risks.

Oman Post launches passport collection service

Oman Post, in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Oman, has introduced a renewed passport collection service aimed at facilitating document delivery for Bangladeshi nationals across the Sultanate.

Oman’s Nama Electricity responds to power

A power outage affected the Al Awabi area in the Wilayat of Bausher following damage to a main electricity cable caused by on-site equipment operations, according to Nama Electricity Distribution Company.

Oman launches public consultation on 6G

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation to gather stakeholder feedback on technical, regulatory, and infrastructure requirements for future IMT-2030 (6G) network deployment in the Sultanate.

Oman’s new Cybercrime Law sets penalties of up

Oman's newly promulgated Cybercrime Law under Royal Decree 61/2026 enforces strict new provisions against data hacking, digital fraud, and online misinformation, with maximum penalties climbing up to 15 years in prison and fines of 100,000 Omani Riyals.

Oman citizens can now travel visa-free to Sri

Omani citizens can now secure a free, 30-day double-entry visa to Sri Lanka by applying online through the official Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

Royal Oman Police airlifts citizen after medical

The Royal Oman Police Aviation unit airlifted an Omani trekker after she suffered a medical emergency while hiking in the mountain village of Kamah.

Six Omanis win top honours at GCC youth

Six Omani youth achieved outstanding success at the inaugural ‘Youth Creativity Award in the World of Data’, securing top positions across multiple categories during a ceremony held in Doha to mark Gulf Youth Day.