Residential apartment seized for operating

The Consumer Protection Authority’s (CPA) office in Suwaiq Wilayat has seized a residential apartment that was operating as an illegal, unlicensed cosmetic clinic providing Botox and filler injections.

Oman’s Environment Authority urges

Environment Authority has called on all companies and institutions licensed for climate affairs to register on the Manakh digital platform in preparation for submitting their mandatory annual reports.

Oman’s Data Protection Law: Ministry approves

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is continuing efforts to strengthen personal data protection by accrediting external auditors in line with the country’s data privacy laws and regulations.

Is your child’s summer break being used wisely?

As students begin their summer vacation, authorities and experts are encouraging families to turn the break into a season of learning, creativity and personal growth by reducing excessive screen time and engaging children in programmes that build essential life skills.

Is Muscat Municipality delivering better public

Muscat Municipality has recorded an improvement in beneficiary satisfaction levels across several services during the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Oman removes HIV certificate requirement for

The move comes more than two months after the Philippine government formally requested Oman to reconsider the requirement, which had drawn concern among travellers.

Oman warns against unlicensed adventure tourism

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has urged adventure tourism operators and organisers to comply with licensing requirements and regulations during the Dhofar Khareef Season 2026, warning that unauthorised activities will face legal action.

Mountain hiking gains popularity in Oman as youth

Mountain hiking and outdoor trekking are attracting a growing number of young people in Oman, emerging as one of the country's fastest-growing adventure tourism activities.

Oman, France sign civil aviation cooperation

Oman and France have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement to enhance collaboration in civil aviation, with a focus on improving safety, security, training and regulatory standards in line with international best practices.

Muscat Municipality: Homeowners must obtain

Homeowners planning to install outdoor canopies or parking shades at residential properties must first obtain a no-objection permit from Muscat Municipality before starting any work.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham concludes France

His Majesty Sultan Haitham left France for the United Kingdom on a private visit after a programme that included official talks with President Macron, participation in the Oman-France Business Forum and meetings with senior French officials and business leaders.

Oman rejects Hormuz transit fees, backs

Speaking in an interview Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi said any future arrangements governing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be consistent with international law and the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.