Several inland and desert regions record 48°C as Oman Meteorology urges residents to take precautions amid soaring summer temperatures.
Nearly 14,000 pilgrims from Oman performed Hajj in 2026, with Muscat Governorate accounting for the largest share, according to a new report released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Rozna Restaurant has secured first place in the ‘Best Heritage-Inspired Dining Experience’ category at the 2026 Global Culinary Travel Awards, organised by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA).
MUSCAT : According to statistical data issued by
Oman’s ‘Tajawob’ platform for suggestions, complaints and reports recorded more than 2.6 million visits and 785,000 active users by the end of May 2026, alongside over 235,000 requests submitted through the system.
The Primary Court in the Wilayat of Nizwa has convicted a commercial establishment operating in the vehicle sector and imposed a financial penalty of RO 2,000 for violating Oman’s Consumer Protection Law.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has launched the ‘Sas for Excellence’ initiative to support tech companies with up to RO 1 million in funding and wage support for up to 40 Omani employees per company.
Temperatures in Oman have reached 49°C in several wilayats, prompting the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to issue a heat advisory amid forecasts of continued high temperatures in the coming days.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has highlighted the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at three-, four- and five-star hotels across Oman as a successful outcome of public feedback received through the Tajawob platform.
The Environment Authority in Al Dakhiliyah has apprehended a citizen for illegally cutting wild trees in the Al Hajar Al Gharbi Starlight Reserve.
Senior energy official says electric vehicle adoption is accelerating in Oman as the Sultanate pushes ahead with clean energy and sustainable transport goals.
The programme aims to instill a culture of entrepreneurship in young people and foster entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy and practical skills among students through applied learning experiences that develop their ability to innovate.
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