Oman participates in “Belagro 2026”

The participation features a pavilion comprising several Omani companies from both the public and private sectors.

Oman strengthens healthcare decentralisation with

A specialist medical team from Khoula Hospital has successfully carried out two urgent and complex spinal surgeries at Al Rustaq Hospital.

22 expats arrested for attempting to enter Oman

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of 22 individuals of Asian nationalities on charges of entering Oman illegally.

Oman joins International Commission on Large Dams

The Sultanate of Oman has officially joined the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), marking a significant step in strengthening its international presence in water resources management and dam engineering, officials announced.

Oman tightens controls on government financial

New Finance Ministry circular bars public entities from developing standalone core financial systems without approval.

Oman Customs seizes 6.1 kg of marijuana at Muscat

Oman Customs authorities at Muscat International Airport have seized 17 packages of marijuana weighing a total of 6.179 kilogrammes that were concealed in the personal luggage of a passenger.

Oman enforces three-month midday work ban to

Oman has reiterated its annual midday work ban during the peak summer months, prohibiting outdoor labour in construction sites and other exposed areas between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm, as temperatures continue to rise across the Sultanate.

UN warns of severe humanitarian impact as

The United Nations has warned of worsening humanitarian conditions in Lebanon as continued military escalation drives rising civilian casualties and large-scale displacement across multiple regions.

Unlicensed orthodontic clinic shut down in Oman

Consumer Protection Authority and Ministry of Health confiscate equipment and launch legal proceedings against operators.

SEZAD, SQU launch summer internship programme for

SEZAD and Sultan Qaboos University launch initiative placing 18 undergraduates across key companies in Duqm’s industrial, logistics and energy sectors.

Firefighters extinguish house fire in Muscat, no

Firefighters from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Muscat Governorate successfully brought a house fire under control in Seeb.

Muscat airport records 7.6% passenger decline as

Muscat International Airport saw a 7.6 percent drop in passenger traffic during the first four months of 2026 as ongoing regional conflicts severely impacted wider Middle Eastern aviation demand.