EA arrests suspect for hunting arabian gazelle
Muscat : The Environment Authority, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has arrested an individual accused of illegally hunting an Arabian gazelle within a protected natural...
Driver arrested in Rustaq for human smuggling: ROP
The police in South Al Batinah Governorate arrested a vehicle driver in the Wilayat of Rustaq for transporting 15 infiltrators of African nationality in an attempt to conceal them from security...
Vale team explores investment opportunities in SEZAD
A delegation from the Board of Directors of Vale International visited the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) to review the available investment opportunities, infrastructure, and ongoing projects...
Karwa Motors: Our school buses meet highest global safety standards
Muscat: Karwa Motors issued an official statement in response to claims circulating on social media regarding the safety and performance of its school buses. The company reaffirmed its full...
Gold prices continue to soar
Muscat: Gold prices soared to a record high on Monday, lifted by safe-haven demand amid renewed US-China trade tensions and expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while silver also...
WHO praises Oman’s developed health system
Ohood al JailaniyahMUSCAT: Dr John Jabbour, Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Sultanate of Oman, praised the developed health system and the relentless efforts aimed to...
'Maal' not launched for the public, CBO refutes rumours
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) clarified on some messages and information claiming that it is possible to obtain the local "Maal" card through unlicensed individuals or entities."We would like...
How must employers treat domestic workers under new regulations?
Muscat: The latest issue of the Official Gazette (No. 1617) has detailed the rights and responsibilities of employers and domestic workers in Oman, setting clear standards to ensure fair treatment,...
Heavy rains likely in 3 governorates around mountains
Heavy thunderstorms are expected in the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah (mountains), Al Dhahirah (mountains), and South al Batinah (mountains) between 12 pm and 8 pm on Sunday.Due to the Sultanate of...
Financial systems in Oman are not subject to any breach: CBO
In response to reports circulating on a cyber breach of one of the banks' electronic systems, the Central Bank of Oman assures that all systems within the financial sector are operating securely...
Heavy rains in some governorates today: Met
Heavy thunderstorms are expected in the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, and Al Buraimi Governorate as the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a...
Drivers booked for transportation in inhuman conditions
Muscat: The police command in Al Wusta Governorate has stopped several drivers for transporting passengers in vehicles not designated for that purpose.It has started a campaign to monitor safety...
Expat arrested for filming road accident victims
Muscat: The Police in the Governorate of Al Wusta arrested an individual of Asian nationality for recording a video showing the bodies of persons who lost their lives in a traffic collision between...
Oman welcomes Hamas, Israel ceasefire agreement
The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the agreement on the terms and mechanisms for implementing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which contributes to ending the war, releasing prisoners...
Dhalkut records highest rainfall in September: Oman Meteorology
The Oman Meteorology Office released the monthly climate statistics for September 2025, highlighting variations in temperature and rainfall across the Sultanate of Oman.According to the report,...
Eight killed, two injured in Duqm traffic accident: MOH
Muscat: The Ministry of Health has responded to a traffic accident in the Wilayat of Duqm.According to initial reports, the accident resulted in eight fatalities and two people sustaining moderate...
15 firms begin French Architecture Tour 2025 in Muscat
USCAT -The French Architecture Tour Oman 2025 officially kicked recently in Muscat, bringing together a delegation of 15 leading French companies in architecture, engineering, and construction....
Oman Air gets CAA nod for ATO
Muscat - Oman Air has obtained its Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).The certificate was officially presented by Eng. Naif al Abri, CAA...
National Risk Register offers a strategic tool in risk management
Muscat- The National Risk Register (NRR) in the Sultanate of Oman constitutes a strategic tool in the national risk management system based on a systematic approach to building human and material...
Oman Air, Qantas strengthen loyalty partnership
Oman Air and Qantas have activated reciprocal frequent flyer accrual between their frequent flyer programme. This development builds on a redemption agreement already in place: since October 2024,...