Oman seeks public input on replacing plastic

Oman’s Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) is seeking public feedback on a proposal to replace plastic containers used for bottled drinking water with non-plastic alternatives.

Oman’s elderly population reaches 188,390 as

Oman’s elderly population aged 60 and above reached 188,390 in 2025, marking a 4% annual increase even as senior deaths in Ministry of Health institutions dropped by 45%, according to new NCSI data released for the UN International Day of Older Persons.

Oman’s Labour Ministry urges job seekers to

The Ministry of Labour has urged job seekers to activate their job-search status at least once a month to ensure the continued disbursement of the job security allowance and support access to employment opportunities.

INS Ranvijay docks in Salalah as India, Oman

India and Oman have reinforced their growing maritime partnership with the visit of Indian Navy destroyer INS Ranvijay to the Port of Salalah, featuring professional exchanges and a bilateral passage exercise off the coast.

Spiny lobster fishing season begins in Oman

Oman’s 2026 spiny lobster fishing season began on October 1 and will continue through November 30, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources urging fishermen to comply with the designated season and approved fishing methods.

Search continues by Oman Authorities for

Search operations are continuing for a 10-year-old Omani citizen who went missing at Shiya Beach in Sur after a drowning incident amid rough sea conditions on Wednesday evening.

Man arrested in Muscat for trespassing and

The Muscat Governorate Police Command has arrested a person for entering the residence of expatriate workers in Muttrah at a late hour and stealing their mobile phones, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).

Oman Meteorology warns of rain as low-pressure

An atmospheric trough associated with an upper-level low-pressure system is expected to bring scattered rain, at times thundery, to parts of Arabian Sea coast from Friday evening, October 2, through Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Royal Oman Police welcomes new batch of graduate

The Royal Oman Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, has received a new batch of male and female Omani bachelor’s degree holders who will begin military training and academic qualification as specialised officer candidates at the Police College.

Oman courts issue over 126,000 judgments as case

Oman’s judiciary recorded a 71 per cent overall case resolution rate during the 2025–2026 judicial year, with 126,487 judgments issued out of 177,356 cases heard before the courts.

Oman birth rate falls nearly 39% in a decade,

A national forum called for financial incentives, affordable housing and expanded fertility care after figures showed a sharp decline in Oman’s birth rate between 2015 and 2025.

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry elections

Members urged to update their commercial records by October 14 to ensure eligibility to vote.