Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University climbs global

Sultan Qaboos University has achieved notable progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026.

Oman police warn drivers against risky wadi

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a stern warning against deliberately crossing wadis while they are flowing, stressing that such actions pose serious dangers to drivers, passengers, and others, and carry legal consequences.

Oman’s Central Blood Bank issues urgent appeal

The Department of Blood Bank Services has issued an urgent appeal for over 200 blood donors today to replenish stocks and meet both routine and emergency needs.

Oman’s housing ministry opens assistance portal

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has called on citizens affected by recent weather conditions to submit requests for assistance through its official website within five days of the end of the adverse weather period.

Heavy rain, hail and flash flood risks from

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Alert (6) warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple governorates starting early Friday.

SalamAir suspends flights to multiple

SalamAir has announced the suspension of several international routes due to ongoing regional developments and airspace restrictions.

Oman’s health ministry warns against using wadi

The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to citizens and residents not to use water from wadis and ponds for drinking, food preparation, or hygiene purposes, citing contamination risks.

Oman invites bids for flood protection dams at

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched a tender for the construction of flood protection dams at Wadi Rajma in the Wilayat of Liwa, North Al Batinah Governorate.

Man found dead after vehicle swept away in

A citizen was found deceased in the Wilayat of Manah after his vehicle was swept away in a wadi during the night.

Oman’s CDAA deploys generators to Liwa

CDAA deploys mobile generators to restore electricity in Liwa areas following weather-related outages.

Oman weather update: Heavy rainfall triggers

The wilayats of North Sharqiyah Governorate experienced heavy to moderate rainfall in the early hours of Thursday, causing several valleys to flood.

Weather disruptions leave several roads

Several roads remain closed or partially inaccessible in parts of Oman due to ongoing adverse weather, the National Committee for Emergency Management reported in an update at 10:45 am on March 26, 2026.