Move creates four additional oversight departments to strengthen financial, administrative and security supervision.
Sharada Iyer was the sister of well-known Indian singer Chitra Iyer and hailed from Thazhava in Karunagappally, Kerala.
The Gulf Shield 2026 joint air exercise commenced today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together the air forces of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including the Royal Air Force of Oman.
Foreign Ministry says talks among all Yemeni components could advance political settlement in line with people’s legitimate aspirations.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued two Royal Decrees ratifying key international agreements aimed at strengthening diplomatic and aviation ties.
Total loans and financing in Oman climbed to nearly RO 34.7 billion by the end of October 2025, marking a strong year-on-year increase.
Oman recorded a sharp rise in telecommunications usage, with total mobile service subscriptions climbing 9.6 percent year-on-year to reach 8,009,723 by the end of November 2025.
Oman has reaffirmed its principled foreign policy stance amid recent developments concerning the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, underscoring its full support for international law and respect for the sovereignty and independence of states.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has announced that all manufacturers, importers, and distributors must obtain a licence to use the Omani Quality Mark for designated products sold in the local market.
Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is seeing a major expansion in essential services, with public service projects in electricity, water and sanitation valued at over RO 319 million currently being implemented by companies under the Nama Group.
The “Muscat Nights 2026” events have recorded a remarkable turnout across all venues, with newly introduced locations such as the Wilayat of Quriyat and shopping malls witnessing especially high visitor numbers.
RO 75 million facility strengthens healthcare services in North Al Batinah
Oman bans work visas for expats in more than 200 professions
Oman updates prohibited professions for expats, adds ‘engineers’, ‘managers’ to the list
Free AI for all? UAE becomes first to offer ChatGPT Plus to every resident and citizen
Exclusive: Oman agrees to open visas for 11 professional categories from Pakistan, says Ambassador
Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries
Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman
