Muscat – The total value of government tenders issued more than doubled in 2025 to about RO1.7bn, while the value of tenders awarded declined by more than RO250mn, according to the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority. The authority said the figures point to a shift towards larger and more strategic projects as Oman advances […]

Bidiyah – Rescue teams of Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority found a missing child in Bidiyah desert in North Sharqiyah on Saturday after an extensive search operation that lasted about eight hours, a CDAA official said. The authority’s operations centre received a report at 10am about the disappearance of the child, who went missing while […]

Nizwa – The Directorate General of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Dakhliyah opened a four-day event called ‘Bridges: Oman – Identity and Civilisation’ on Monday at Nizwa Fort, aiming to showcase the sultanate’s rich cultural identity and long-standing civilisational heritage to visitors. Held at one of Oman’s most prominent historic landmarks, the event seeks to […]

Sur – Blending sport, public health advocacy and environmental responsibility, the Sur Elite Cycling Team has launched a series of volunteer initiatives aimed at promoting active lifestyles and raising health awareness across South Sharqiyah. In comments to Muscat Daily, Mansoor al Araimi, leader of the Sur Elite Cycling Team, said the group is committed to […]

Muscat – Fraud cases in Oman are continuing to climb despite sustained awareness campaigns, the Public Prosecution has warned, describing the crime as one built on deception and the sale of false promises. Speaking at the Public Prosecution’s annual media briefing on Monday, Attorney General Nasr Khamis al Sawai said fraud-related offences rose by 26%, […]

Muscat – The 15th annual Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference and Exhibition opened in Muscat on Monday, highlighting the expansion of fibre optic infrastructure and its growing integration with artificial intelligence. The two-day event has drawn more than 270 industry leaders, policymakers and technical experts, who are discussing advances in fibre networks, AI-enabled systems and […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality has issued an official notice regarding the temporary closure of two major public recreational sites in the governorate. The Qurum Park and Amerat Park will be closed to all visitors starting immediately to facilitate essential maintenance work. This scheduled closure is intended to allow technical teams to complete necessary upgrades and […]

North Batinah – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has successfully arrested an individual involved in the impersonation of a police officer and the commission of robbery by force. According to official reports, the individual targeted victims by intercepting them and demanding their identification documents under the false pretence of being a member of the police force. […]

Dammam – The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has officially announced the commencement of a landmark project to establish a direct electrical interconnection between its regional grid and the Sultanate of Oman. The announcement was made during a high-profile ceremony held in Muscat under the patronage of H E Mohsin Hamad al Hadhrami, Undersecretary […]

Muscat – Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by the Omani–Turkish Joint Business Council, will host the Oman International Expo and Forum – OMNEX 2026 – on Monday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together policymakers, investors and business leaders from Oman and abroad. Running till February 4, the event will see […]