Labour Ministry steps up Dhofar inspections to

The Ministry of Labour has intensified field inspection campaigns in Dhofar Governorate to ensure private sector employers comply with the nationwide ban on outdoor work during midday hours.

ROP arrests two motorists caught speeding above

Drivers recorded at speeds of 222km/h and 203km/h on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road as authorities initiate legal proceedings.

Oman to mark rare annual moment as Earth moves

Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun in its annual orbit tonight, July 6, at 9:30pm Oman time, in a phenomenon known as aphelion.

Oman Coast Guard arrests 17 illegal migrants off

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reported the arrest of 17 Asian nationals who were attempting to enter the Sultanate illegally by sea.

Oman Chamber wins Corporate Leadership Award for

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by the Commercial Franchise Centre, has won the Government Corporate Leadership Award in supporting and enabling business franchising.

SalamAir achieves 80% on-time performance despite

SalamAir recorded an on-time performance (OTP) of 80.01 percent in the second quarter of 2026, representing an improvement of 15.01 percent over the first quarter.

Oman to participate in Global Dialogue on AI

Oman will take part in the first round of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, which will begin tomorrow, 6 July 2026, in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum.

Oman court sentences man to six months in jail,

An Omani court has sentenced a man to six months in prison and fined him RO 3,000 for killing an Arabian gazelle inside a protected environmental area, the Environment Authority said.

Muscat Governorate launches ‘AI Explorers’

A new programme launched by Muscat Governorate aims to introduce children to artificial intelligence through hands-on learning, helping them build digital awareness, critical thinking, and innovation skills from an early age.

Ruwi revamp gains momentum as Muscat Municipality

The project aims to enhance public facilities and improve the urban landscape in Ruwi, one of Muscat’s busiest commercial and financial districts.

Oman Turtle Reserve records 56 rescued turtles,

Specialists at the Environment Center in the Turtle Reserve handled 56 stranded or lost sea turtles and monitored more than 12,000 nesting traces across the reserve’s beaches during the first half of this year.

India-Oman CEPA expected to boost trade,

Speaking during his first media interaction since assuming office as India’s Ambassador to Oman, Pise met representatives of the local and international media at the Embassy of India in Muscat, where he outlined his priorities for strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic engagement between the two nations.