Oman labour ministry reaches 57% of annual

Oman’s Ministry of Labour recorded 18,747 beneficiaries in private-sector employment and training programmes in the first half of 2026, reaching 57% of its annual target.

Shura Council discusses Omanisation challenges in

The Shura Council’s Youth and Human Resources Committee has examined challenges to increasing Omani employment in healthcare, including shortages of qualified nationals in certain medical subspecialties and rare specialties.

Two expats arrested over warehouse thefts at

Two Asian nationals have been arrested in Musandam Governorate on charges of stealing from several warehouses at Khasab Port, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

Oman signs aviation agreements covering airports,

Oman has signed agreements covering the operation and development of Muscat, Salalah and Sohar airports, aircraft maintenance facilities and aviation training to boost investment in the sector.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham departs for Kazakhstan

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has departed for a two-day state visit to Kazakhstan, where he will meet President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation.

The Arabian Stories honoured by Oman’s Ministry

The award was presented by His Excellency Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, recognising TAS’ leading role in highlighting Oman’s progress.

Oman fines two foreigners, hands suspended jail

An Omani court has handed two foreign nationals suspended one-month jail terms and fined them RO 100 each for disturbing nesting turtles at Ras Al Hadd Turtle Reserve and publishing online content prejudicial to public order, the Public Prosecution said.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham ratifies OIC charter

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ratifies the OIC charter amendment and reciprocal visa exemption agreement with Rwanda.

GCC remittances hit record $161 billion in 2025,

GCC countries sent a record $161 billion in workers’ remittances abroad in 2025, the highest total globally, according to GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat).

Oman police warn of blackmail risks as children

The Royal Oman Police has urged parents to monitor children’s online gaming interactions, warning that criminals can use them to build trust, obtain private images and blackmail young users.

Oman authorities apprehend three citizens over

The Environment Authority in Dhofar, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, has apprehended three citizens for illegally hunting three Arabian gazelles, a protected wildlife species under Oman’s environmental laws.

CPA seizes unlicensed cosmetic products and

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized quantities of non-compliant and unlicensed products, including cosmetic items and 86 dietary supplement tablets, at a commercial establishment in Muscat Governorate.