Road projects in Oman’s North Al Sharqiyah

Road projects implemented and awarded in Oman’s North Al Sharqiyah Governorate during 2025 and 2026 have exceeded RO 105 million, as part of government efforts to modernise the transport network and improve connectivity across the Sultanate.

Oman’s FSQC to begin licensing infant milk and

Oman’s Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) will start accepting applications for licences covering dietary supplements, children’s foods, foods for special medical purposes, and infant and young child milk formulations from Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Oman mourns content creator Fayadh Al Kindi after

Young influencer dies weeks after sharing a hopeful update from hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for internal bleeding.

Oman Customs issues guide on duty-free baggage

Oman Customs has highlighted the main personal baggage and items that travellers can bring into the Sultanate without paying customs duties.

GCC population to reach 83.6 million by 2050 as

The population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is projected to surge by more than 33 percent over the next quarter-century to reach an estimated 83.6 million people by 2050.

Thunderstorms, strong winds and rain forecast

Oman Meteorology has issued four weather alerts warning of thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall affecting several parts of the Sultanate on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Oman court fines event firm in Al Dakhiliyah for

An Omani court has convicted a commercial establishment operating in the events and celebrations management sector in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate for failing to provide an agreed service to a consumer, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) said.

Oman police arrest two drivers caught speeding

Motorists recorded at speeds of 206km/h and 201km/h while travelling towards Dhofar Governorate; legal action under way.

Teacher and three children die in Oman road crash

Police say the family’s vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer and overturned in the Nima area. Two other occupants were injured and airlifted to Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah.

World’s first record of a new plant found in

Sultan Qaboos University has announced the discovery of a new plant species in Oman that has never been recorded before in the global list of plants.

Oman expands diplomatic and economic reach in

Oman is participating in the 59th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to be held in Manila, Philippines.

Oman’s Nama Water Services advances RO 19

Nama Water Services is advancing the third phase of the sewage network project in Sohar, with an investment of approximately RO 19 million, as part of its efforts to strengthen infrastructure readiness and support sustainable urban development in North Al Batinah Governorate.