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Muscat: Oman has issued its first professional licences to school bus captains as part of a national initiative aimed at enhancing safety standards and improving the efficiency of school transport...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded its lowest temperature of the year so far on Monday, with Jebel Shams registering minus 4 degrees Celsius, according to data released by the Civil Aviation...

Muscat: Scattered rainfall has been recorded over parts of Muscat, as the latest satellite images show continued cloud build-up affecting several regions of the Sultanate, according to the Civil...

Muscat: The Financial Services Authority has announced a reduction in the fee for the Orange Card insurance related to vehicle insurance, setting the cost at one Omani rial only, effective January...

Muscat: Temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman dropped sharply over the past 24 hours, with Jebel Shams recording the lowest temperature at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, according to data released by...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority has announced that the Sultanate of Oman is currently being affected by a cold air mass, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures and increased wind activity...

Muscat: Oman experienced a significant drop in temperatures over the past 24 hours, with Jebel Shams recording the lowest temperature in the country at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, according to data...

Muscat: During February 2026, temperatures are forecast to be above the seasonal average across most areas of the Sultanate, according to the seasonal outlook issued by the Civil Aviation...

Muscat: The Tax Authority has announced that the sale or circulation of energy drinks and other excise products that do not bear the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) will be prohibited starting from January 1,...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the current winter season, with Saiq registering a minimum of –0.1°C, according to data released by the Civil Aviation...

Muscat: The College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the Adult Health and Critical Care Department, successfully organized the 3rd Nursing Informatics Forum 2025 under the...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Weather Alert No. 3, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affecting several governorates of the Sultanate from Thursday evening, December...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has introduced the System of Partial Payment of Cheques, effective from December 15, 2025, in line with new regulatory instructions aimed at enhancing...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued a reminder that the grace period granted to employers and individuals to correct the status of non-Omani workers and benefit from exemptions from fines and...

Muscat:  Oman is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures across most regions from December 2025 to February 2026, according to the latest seasonal weather bulletin issued by the Civil...

Muscat: Oman has achieved a significant environmental milestone, ranking second in Asia for air quality according to the 2025 Numbeo World Air Quality Index. Singapore topped the regional list, while...

Muscat: The Indian rupee plunged to a new record low on Tuesday, breaching 233 against the Omani rial for the first time, marking a significant moment in currency markets and offering a boost to...

Muscat: With the National Day holiday creating a four-day break this year, many residents are looking to make the most of the cooler weather by exploring Oman’s outdoors. Instead of travelling...

Muscat: Oman’s National Day holidays, set for November 26 and 27, combined with the weekend, will give residents a four-day break — a welcome chance for families and individuals to unwind or...

Muscat: Oman has announced official holidays as part of the National Day celebrations from November 26 to 27. With the weekend included, citizens and residents will enjoy a four-day break — a...