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 […]

Muscat – Education continues to account for a significant share of household spending, particularly for families opting for international curricula. With Muscat positioning itself as a family-friendly city, the affordability of international schools compared with other cities in the region remains a concern for both Omanis and expatriates. How affordable are international schools in Muscat […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) has introduced stringent new regulations requiring owners and operators to report oil and chemical pollution incidents on land within strict timelines, in a move aimed at strengthening environmental protection and rapid response. Issued as Decision No 16/2026 by Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, […]

Muscat –  A study conducted at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has examined the potential of moringa leaves as a natural agent in combating cancer cells, highlighting the plant’s possible therapeutic role. The research was led by Dr Shadia bint Mohammed al Bahlani from SQU’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences and involved a multidisciplinary team […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) is expanding digital access to rehabilitation services for people with disabilities through its Ta’heel platform, which now links thousands of beneficiaries with government, private and non-profit organisations across Oman. The ministry on Sunday organised a training workshop to introduce the system to stakeholders, with around 40 participants from […]

MuscatOman on Sunday opened a regional meeting on air traffic management, drawing officials and aviation experts from 19 countries to discuss coordination, safety and efficiency in Middle East airspace. The three-day Air Traffic Management Coordination Meeting is hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and organised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Around 90 […]

Muscat – A 12 year old Indian School Wadi Kabir (ISWK) student , Basil George of class 7 fell from a residential building on Sunday. Local authorities were alerted to the scene in the early hours of the morning after the young person was found unresponsive on the premises of the apartment complex. Emergency services […]

Dubai, UAE – Oman took a leading role in the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) Ministerial Consultation, held in Dubai as part of the World Government Summit 2026. Representing Oman in its capacity as the current chair of the dialogue, H E Dr Mahad bin Saeed Baawain, Minister of Labour, delivered a keynote address emphasizing […]

Bandar Abbas – Oman has formally extended its condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following a tragic explosion in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. In an official statement, Foreign Ministry conveyed its sincere sympathy to the Iranian government, its citizens, and specifically the families of those affected by the incident in Hormozgan […]

Dakhliyah – The Royal Oman Police have confirmed the arrest of two Asian nationalities following a successful operation in Dakhliyah Governorate. The suspects were intercepted in the Wilayats of Manah and Samail, after being found in possession of substantial quantities of contraband. During the operation, authorities seized a large haul consisting of cigarettes and prohibited […]