Oman announces Economic Coordination Council to

The directive issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik establishes the Economic Coordination Council and appoints His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said as its chairman, with a mandate to align government policies with private sector needs, support economic diversification and enhance sustainable growth.

Oman’s Royal Hospital earns dual global

Royal Hospital has achieved a major international medical milestone after securing two prestigious global accreditations, strengthening its position as a centre of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of allergy and immunology diseases.

Oman announces Hijri New Year holiday

Nationwide holiday announced to mark the start of the new Islamic year.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham exchanges new Hijri

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq exchanged congratulatory messages with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the New Hijri Year 1448 AH.

Oman to enforce phase 5 of plastic bag ban in

The Environment Authority has announced that the fifth phase of Oman’s phased ban on plastic shopping bags will come into effect on July 1, 2026, extending the restrictions to additional commercial sectors.

Royal Oman Police issues executive regulations

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued the Executive Regulation for the National Records Law under Decision No. 84/2026.

Royal Oman Police launch online service for

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced that commemorative licence plates for the Dhofar Khareef 2026 season can now be requested electronically through its official website or mobile application.

Oman hotel revenues hit RO 96.2 million as guest

Hotel revenues in the Sultanate of Oman reached RO 96.2 million by the end of April 2026, while the number of guests staying in three- to five-star hotels stood at 696,911, according to the latest data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

Oman arrests 19 Asian nationals for illegal entry

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested 19 Asian nationals along the beach in the Wilayat of Barka while attempting to enter the Sultanate illegally.

Oman’s Dhofar Khareef Season 2026 to

The Dhofar Municipality has announced the launch of the Dhofar Khareef Season 2026, which will run from June 21 to September 21, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham chairs cabinet meeting

His Majesty presides over Council of Ministers session in Muscat.

Oman Customs seizes 7.2kg of marijuana hidden in

The Customs Affairs Department has seized more than 7.2 kilogrammes of marijuana hidden inside cat food containers in a postal parcel arriving from Thailand.