Downbursts and thunderstorms expected in several governorates
Muscat: The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center of the Civil Aviation Authority has issued weather alerts today, warning of unstable atmospheric conditions over several parts of Oman. These...
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Scattered rainfall expected across governorates
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather forecast for today indicating varying weather activity across the Sultanate.As of this morning, skies are partly cloudy over the Central...
Oman Air confirms resumption of normal operations
Muscat: Oman Air has confirmed that its flight schedule has returned to normal operations following the disruptions caused by cancellations last night. The airline stated that only minor delays remain...
Unstable weather conditions expected across Oman today
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued multiple alerts as unstable weather conditions are expected to affect several parts of the Sultanate today.According to the latest forecasts,...
Weather alert: Thunderstorms expected across Governorates on Saturday
MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of thunderstorm activity across various parts of the Sultanate on Saturday, 7 June.The alert indicates the formation of...
Escape the heat: Wadis to cool off during holidays
Muscat, June 5As Eid Al Adha holidays begin, residents and visitors are gearing up for a well-deserved break. Oman announced a five-day holiday, including the weekend, providing an excellent...
Escape the heat: Wadis in Oman to cool off this holidays
Muscat: As Eid Al Adha holidays begins in Oman tomorrow, residents and visitors are gearing up for a well-deserved break. Oman has announced a four-day holiday, including the weekend, providing an...
Oman among the hottest places on earth in the past 24 hours
Muscat: Oman has ranked among the top 10 hottest locations on Earth over the past 24 hours, according to data from Eldorado Weather, a global weather monitoring platform. The coastal town of Bidiya...
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in mountain regions today
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday has issued a weather alert, warning of thunderstorm activity across several mountainous regions in Oman.Thunderstorm clouds are expected to develop...
Oman sizzles as summer heat grips the Sultanate
Muscat: As April draws to a close, the Sultanate of Oman is already experiencing intense summer-like conditions, with temperatures soaring across several regions. According to data released by the...
Major drug smuggling attempt foiled
Muscat: In a significant breakthrough, the Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Department, under the leadership of the South Eastern Police Command and in collaboration with the Coast Guard...
Moderate earthquake recorded in Dhofar region
Muscat: The Earthquake Monitoring Center at Sultan Qaboos University on Sunday reported a moderate earthquake in the Dhofar Governorate, specifically near the Hallaniyat Islands in the Wilayat of...
ROP arrest several in theft and narcotics cases
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) continues its efforts to combat crime across the Sultanate, with several significant arrests made in recent days involving theft and drug trafficking.In North Al...
SPF clarifies eligibility for disability benefits
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund has responded to concerns raised by the father of a child named Miral, who recently expressed frustration on social media over the decision not to classify his...
Indian driver sentenced to prison for fatal traffic accident
Muscat: In a recent ruling by the Primary Court in the state of Liwa, Mohammed Faras, an Indian national, has been convicted for reckless driving that led to a fatal accident.The incident that...
Construction company refunds 2,217 RO after CPA intervention
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Muscat Governorate, through its Complaints Division, successfully mediated an amicable settlement between a consumer and a construction, building...
Mild tremors felt in Muscat
Muscat: A mild earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale was recorded in Muscat at 02:43 pm on Sunday, which was also felt by residents of the Ruwi, Wadi Kabir, Muttrah, and Sidab areas.According...
A premier tourism spot in the making
Rising up to 3,000 metres, Al Jabal Al Akhdhar has long been a haven for those seeking respite from Oman’s scorching summers. Its year-round moderate climate fosters a unique agricultural bounty,...
Transport violations to be linked to Ministry of Labour systems
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced the activation of a new system linking all transportation and IT-related violations with the systems...