Oman expands 0% VAT to food, medicines and

Oman’s Tax Authority has issued three new administrative decisions expanding the list of goods subject to zero per cent value-added tax, covering basic food commodities, human medicines and medical equipment, as well as veterinary medicines and supplies, with the measures taking effect from October 1.

Traffic accident compensation in Oman jumps 19%

Insurance companies in Oman recorded around 21,700 traffic accidents in the second quarter of 2026, up 14.8 percent year-on-year, while the value of compensation and outstanding claims climbed 19 percent to RO25.1 million.

Oman Supreme Court rules on 5,803 cases, achieves

Some judicial circuits recorded a 100% resolution rate as the Supreme Court reviewed performance ahead of the 2026/27 judicial year.

Oman records over 14,000 tons of squid landings

Squid landings in the Sultanate of Oman reached 14,012 tons in 2025, according to new data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Muscat represents Oman at UNESCO Global Learning

Muscat Governorate, represented by the Muscat Learning City Team, is participating in the 2026 UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities Academy in Shanghai, China.

Oman launches month-long national campaign to

‘Aman 2’ campaign aims to raise public awareness of human trafficking risks, strengthen prevention and support and empower victims.

Muscat Municipality steps up bridge maintenance

Municipality says ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation works are aimed at improving bridge efficiency, enhancing safety for road users and preserving the sustainability of the capital’s infrastructure.

Oman announces 803 preliminary candidates for

Oman’s Ministry of Interior has announced the preliminary lists of candidates for the fourth-term municipal council elections, with 803 candidates, including 16 women, in the running.

‘Dialogue is the real power capable of bringing

Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi says Oman remains committed to safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, calls for political settlements in Yemen and other regional conflicts

Six arrested for illegally entering Oman with

Six Asian nationals have been arrested in South Al Batinah for allegedly entering Oman illegally and possessing more than 40 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic substances intended for trafficking, along with a firearm.

‘Continued diplomacy remains essential to

Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi and Dr S. Jaishankar discussed regional and international developments, with maritime security, energy supplies and supply chains among the key issues.

Oman moves to boost investment, non-oil trade

Royal directives issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to establish a national programme for improving the business environment and develop a long-term plan for the non-oil trade balance are set to strengthen Oman’s competitiveness, attract investment and expand its industrial and export base.