Five arrested for illegal entry and drug

The Coast Guard Police under the Dhofar Governorate Police Command arrested five individuals for attempting to enter the Sultanate illegally and smuggle quantities of narcotics via a fishing vessel.

Oman’s electricity production rises 9.7% by end

In contrast, total water production declined by 2.3 per cent to 158,656.5 million cubic metres by the end of April.

His Majesty issues Royal Decree promulgating

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 64/2026 promulgating the Civil Society Institutions Law.

Indian Embassy in Oman coordinates with

The Embassy of India in Oman said it is closely monitoring an incident involving a vessel carrying Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman and is in contact with Omani authorities to ensure the safety and rescue of those on board.

New parks, infrastructure upgrades planned as

Muscat Municipality has signed a number of agreements to implement new service and development projects in the wilayats of Seeb, Bausher and Al Amerat.

Oman’s Nama swiftly restores electricity to

The case drew widespread attention online, with many users welcoming the company’s intervention and praising the quick resolution of the matter.

Tourism ministry issues registration notice for

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all establishments and daily rental service providers to register on approved digital platforms ahead of the Dhofar Khareef 2026 season.

Oman’s Civil Defence takes over marine rescue

Operational duties for the Sultanate’s marine rescue station have been transferred from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) to unify and enhance Oman's maritime emergency response system.

Oman heads into hotter, drier summer with

CAA forecasts above-average temperatures and reduced rainfall across much of the Sultanate through August, pointing to a warmer and drier-than-usual summer season.

Two arrested in Oman’s Rustaq for vandalising,

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested two individuals on charges of vandalism and theft of money from a fuel station in the Wilayat of Rustaq.

Oman’s Royal Office Minister holds talks with

His Excellency Lieutenant General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’mani, Minister of the Royal Court, received in his office this morning His Excellency GV Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman.

Met office issues wind and dust storm alert

Oman Meteorology has issued weather alerts warning of active winds and reduced horizontal visibility due to blowing dust and sand across parts of the Sultanate, with the potential for dust storms in desert and open areas.