Digital health has emerged as a major challenge for young people in Oman, as intensive reliance on social media and digital technologies increasingly affects daily habits, thought patterns, and both mental and physical well-being.
Talks between His Majesty the Sultan and Kuwait FM focused on regional tensions, economic impact, and need for diplomatic solutions.
North Al Batinah Governorate has announced a series of tenders for cleaning and rehabilitating wadi channels across several wilayats.
The total value of fish landed in Oman from artisanal, coastal, and commercial fishing reached approximately RO 576.18 million by the end of December 2025.
The wheat harvesting season 2025-2026 has begun in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.
The Environment Authority has called on residents to take an active role in protecting the environment by reporting harmful practices, including dumping waste in valleys, polluting water sources, or harming wildlife.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada) launched a two-day workshop titled ‘Integrating Riyada Partners: Updating the entrepreneurship scheme – 3rd edition’.
Muscat Governorate has provided guidlines for residents on how to request the installation of speed bumps on internal roads, offering a clear, step-by-step application process.
The Court of First Instance in Wilayat Barka has issued seven rulings convicting a commercial establishment and its owner for violating Oman’s Consumer Protection Law, imposing total fines of RO 2,200.
The Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA) has congratulated His Excellency Dr Mahad bin Said Baawain, Minister of Labour, on his appointment as Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has announced the temporary closure of Hamdah Bridge on the Sohar–Al Buraimi road for eight days starting April 6, 2026, to carry out maintenance works.
Oman Air said its flights are continuing to operate as normal, with additional services added across its network, despite ongoing regional airspace closures affecting parts of its schedule.
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