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Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s general marriage rate rose to 5.7 in 2025 from 4.5 a year earlier, while divorce rate remained unchanged at 1.0, according to data from the National Centre for...

Muscat: After months of scathing summer, which restricted outdoor activities, all focus now on the next long weekend - National Day holidays, which is expected to coincide with substantial drop in...

Muscat: Housing and food remain the two biggest areas of household spending in Oman, with Omani households recording considerably higher average monthly expenditure than non-Omani households,...

Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) has begun implementing the fifth phase of the decision banning the use of single-use plastic bags, under Ministerial Decision No. (8/2024), as Oman continues its...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued Decision No. 87/2026 amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law, introducing updated rules for ...

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has launched an online application service for commemorative white vehicle license plates marking the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, allowing motorists to request the special...

Muscat: After several weeks of intense summer heat and prolonged dry conditions, parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to receive much-needed relief today, with forecasts indicating rainfall and...

Muscat: Gold remains one of the most popular purchases in Oman, whether for weddings, gifts or long-term savings. Yet many shoppers walk into jewellery stores without fully understanding how the final...

Muscat: As Oman experiences extreme summer heat with temperatures nearing 50°C, residents and business owners are advised to exercise greater caution when handling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced on Sunday the launch of special commemorative vehicle license plates for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season. The initiative offers motorists a unique...

Muscat: The capital is moving toward a major urban transformation that is set to redefine how the city grows, breathes and connects with its natural landscape, as part of the Greater Muscat Structure...

Muscat: As the Sultanate of Oman prepares to celebrate the upcoming Eid, Muscat Municipality on Monday announced a comprehensive set of regulations  governing the traditional markets known as...

Muscat: The total number of marriage and divorce certificates issued by notary public departments across Oman’s governorates recorded a noticeable increase in 2025, according to the latest official...

As Omanis and residents prepare for the Eid holidays and a long week, the climate is getting warmer but still conducive for outdoor celebrations, but it is the ongoing regional war that is subtly ...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) issued on Sunday a precautionary advisory calling on fishermen and recreational boat owners in the Musandam Governorate waters to refrain from venturing out to sea...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) on Monday held a media briefing to highlight a number of ongoing and upcoming projects in the transport,...

Muscat: Jabal Shams recorded the lowest temperature in the Sultanate over the past 24 hours, with the mercury dropping to -2.2°C, according to data released by the Oman Meteorology Office. Other...

Muscat: Dima W'attayeen recorded the highest temperature in the Sultanate of Oman during the past 24 hours, reaching 30.6°C, according to data released by the Oman Meteorology on Monday. Qarn...

Muscat: Northern parts of the Sultanate of Oman were affected on Tuesday by a low-pressure air trough, bringing rainfall of varying intensity to a number of areas, including the Governorate of Muscat....

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism  (MHT) announced the opening of registration for a specialised tourist guiding programme targeting Omani nationals fluent in Chinese or Spanish. The...