HM the Sultan issues royal decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 55/2025 ascribing the public utility status to the “Rimal Bausher Development Project” in the Governorate of...
Holiday announced for Hijri new year
Muscat:Oman has announced that Sunday, June 29, 2025, will be an official public holiday for both public and private sector employees. The holiday is in observance of the Islamic New Year, marking...
Oman continues diplomatic efforts to contain escalation of Israel-Iran conflict
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman continues its diligent diplomatic efforts to contain the unprecedented escalation resulting from Israel's military aggression against Iran, whichhas ignited the current...
245 Omanis repatriated from Iran and neighbouring countries
Muscat: In line with the Foreign Ministry’s plan to facilitate the return of Omani citizens from abroad, 245 nationals have been repatriated in the latest phase of the initiative, which included...
FSA prepares for second phase of Dhamani platform
Muscat: In preparation for launching the second phase of the National Health Insurance Platform “Dhamani” scheme, the Financial Services Authority organized a preparatory meeting with insurance...
FSA issues warning to Barka water and power company
MUSCAT: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued an official warning to Barka Water and Power Company (SAOG) for breaching disclosure requirements under the Executive Regulations of the...
Oman's air traffic sees growth in May 2025: CAA
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a notable increase in air traffic during May 2025, according to the latest bulletin released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).According to the report, Oman...
His Majesty the Sultan receives credentials of ambassadors
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received, separately, at Al Barakah Palace on Wednesday credentials of ambassadors of several countries appointed to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty the Sultan...
CDAA holds meeting to enhance hazardous materials incident response
Musandam: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) held a meeting on Monday to strengthen its preparedness and coordination in responding to hazardous materials incidents in the Governorate of...
ROP arrests three for trafficking, 47 women for immoral acts
Muscat: Three people, including an Omani citizen and two Egyptian nationals, have been arrested on charges of human trafficking in Muscat.The operation was carried out by the Muscat Governorate Police...
ROP warns against fraudulent text messages
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the General Directorate of Customs, has issued a warning regarding fraudulent text messages currently being circulated.According to the ROP, these...
Mango Season Exhibition to kick off on Thursday in Muscat
Muscat: The Mango Season Exhibition 2025 will begin on Thursday at the Grand Mall in the Wilayat of Bausher, Muscat Governorate. The three-day event, running from June 19 to 21, is organised by the...
313 Omanis return from Iran via Bandar Abbas: FM
Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has announced the return of a group of Omanis from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman.A total of 313 citizens were transported via the Iranian port city...
No abnormal radioactivity from ongoing regional events: EA
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) confirmed that current data indicates non-existence of any abnormal radiation levels or environmental pollutants affecting the atmosphere in the Sultanate of...
Housemaid among three arrested for theft in Seeb
Muscat: The Police Command in the Governorate of Muscat has arrested a Filipina housemaid along with two Pakistani nationals for attempting to steal jewellery and large sums of money from a house in...
Interpol assists Oman in extraditing Yemeni fraud suspect
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation and Research, in cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), has...
Oman intensifies diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman carried out a number of high-level diplomatic engagements on Sunday in a bid to reduce mounting regional tensions following the recent Israeli attacks on Iranian...
Steps to ensure safe return of citizens from Iran
Muscat: In light of ongoing regional developments, the Sultanate of Oman continues to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of its citizens from areas affected by escalating tensions Sayyid Badr...
Foreign Ministry facilitates return of Omani citizens from Iran
Muscat: As part of Oman’s Foreign Ministry plan to ensure the safe return of Omani citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrangements have been coordinated with authorities in Shiraz to...
Mandatory professional accreditation for engineers from August 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) announced on Sunday that starting from August 1, 2025, all engineers working in the Sultanate of Oman, including those currently employed and those to be appointed...