GFOW investigation points to inadequate accommodation, lack of protective equipment and breaches of the summer midday work ban, particularly in the construction sector.
Oman will impose a two-month ban on fishing, possessing and trading kingfish along the country’s coasts from August 15 to October 15, 2026, as part of measures to protect stocks and ensure the long-term sustainability of the fishery.
Three Asian nationals have been arrested in Oman after attempting to enter the country illegally by boat while carrying a quantity of marijuana, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.
Muscat Municipality has announced the Al Bustan Carts project in Muttrah, a new public space designed to provide visitors with food and leisure facilities while enhancing the area’s overall appeal.
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has fined two establishments in Muscat a total of RO 2,000 and ordered the permanent closure of one firm after they failed to deliver contracted kitchen installation projects on time.
Oman Meteorology has forecast chances of cumulonimbus cloud formations and scattered thunderstorms, accompanied by active downdrafts, over parts of the Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested three Asian nationals in the Wilayat of Qurayat for entering Oman illegally and attempting to smuggle more than 66 kilogrammes of crystal meth for trafficking.
Al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman on August 8, receiving 56 mm, according to rainfall data issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
The Arabian Stories has learnt that online classes for Kindergarten to Grade II students have been extended from August 9 to 13 as extreme summer temperatures persist across Oman.
Oman has strongly condemned repeated attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such incidents violate international law, threaten maritime safety and risk undermining regional security and stability.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of the Republic of Singapore on the occasion of the country’s National Day.
Unstable weather continued across parts of Oman’s Hajar Mountains on Saturday.
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