No respite from heat as temperatures hit 45.1°C

The heat continued to grip parts of Oman, with temperatures climbing above 45°C and several weather stations reporting readings exceeding 42°C over the past 24 hours.

Muscat Municipality urges public action to

Muscat Municipality has urged residents to help reduce sewage leaks, warning that they can pose risks to public health and the environment while contributing to the spread of insects and rodents and the pollution of soil and water sources.

Oman Customs catches infiltrator hidden beneath

Oman Customs officers at the Al Rawdah border crossing have thwarted an attempt by an Asian national to illegally enter the country after discovering him concealed beneath the rear seats of a vehicle.

Oman Coast Guard arrests six over alleged illegal

The Royal Oman Police said a boat carrying six Yemeni nationals was intercepted in Dhofar while allegedly attempting to enter Oman illegally and smuggle large quantities of tobacco derivatives.

Oman Coast Guard apprehends 23 people attempting

The Royal Oman Police said the group was intercepted off the coast of Barka in South Al Batinah Governorate while attempting to enter Oman illegally.

Venus to light Up Oman skies at peak brightness

Stargazers across Oman are in for a striking celestial sight on Tuesday evening as Venus reaches its greatest brightness during its current evening appearance, shining at an apparent magnitude of around -4.8.

Muscat Municipality invites proposals for Muscat

Muscat Municipality has invited specialised companies, institutions and innovators to submit proposals for organising and implementing events and activities for the upcoming Muscat Nights season.

Over 1.5 million smart meters installed across

Nama Electricity Distribution’s Director General of Planning, Eng. Mohammed Al Ghunaimi, says smart meters are helping improve billing accuracy, network reliability and outage response.

Oman Chamber marks four years of private-sector

OCCI says its investment portfolio grew 45% to RO 67.1 million, while its branches conducted more than 600 activities and 1,700 meetings as part of efforts to strengthen the private sector between 2022 and 2026.

Jabal Akhdar tourism revenues top RO 7.8 million

Jabal Akhdar generated over RO 7.8 million in hotel revenues through July 2026 as Oman accelerates infrastructure development and SME investment ahead of the region’s 2027 GCC Tourism Capital hosting.

Oman’s Shinas Port handles over 2.3 million

Shinas Port in North Al Batinah Governorate handled 2,341,498 tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, reflecting continued activity in import and export operations and the port’s growing role in Oman’s maritime transport and logistics sector.

Royal Hospital implants Oman’s first CardioMEMS

The Royal Hospital has successfully implanted the first CardioMEMS sensor in Oman, marking a significant step forward in the remote monitoring and management of patients with heart failure.