Oman has advanced six places in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), securing 49th place globally out of 180 countries.
Both sides reaffirmed the need to support regional and international efforts aimed at preserving peace, safeguarding stability, and promoting constructive engagement.
The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a prestigious international milestone by securing first place globally in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 awards under the ‘E-Environment’ category.
Oman Post has announced the opening of the Oman Visa and Medical Centre in Manila, Philippines, marking the launch of the first integrated facility of its kind to simplify the work visa application process for those seeking employment in the Sultanate.
Temperatures in Oman are expected to remain high over the coming days, with the Muscat Governorate station recording 41°C at dawn on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has called on businesses and establishments across Oman to participate in the Purple Saturday initiative by offering exclusive discounts and promotions for persons with disabilities.
The Royal Oman Police has arrested a citizen in the Wilayat of Izki after his vehicle broke down and burst into flames while he was performing reckless driving stunts at a social event.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), in partnership with WingTech, has launched the DroneX Summer Technical Programme for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aimed at developing students’ skills in drone technology.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested two individuals of Asian nationality for transporting and trafficking illegal drugs in Muscat Governorate’s Seeb Wilayat.
Oman Customs has clarified key offences that constitute smuggling under Article 143 of the GCC Unified Customs Law, reminding importers, exporters and travellers that smuggling extends beyond merely concealing goods.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized an unlicensed furniture manufacturing site in the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq, after inspectors found it was producing household furniture using materials that failed to meet health and technical standards.
The Sultanate of Oman has won the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize in Geneva in recognition of its pioneering educational platform, ‘Noor’.
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