Muscat – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aircraft, or drones, as part of efforts to strengthen airspace safety and safeguard people and property. The move, in line with the National Aviation Strategy 2040, introduces tighter controls on drone transactions and ownership. Under the […]
Muscat – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aircraft, or drones, as part of efforts to strengthen airspace safety and safeguard people and property.
The move, in line with the National Aviation Strategy 2040, introduces tighter controls on drone transactions and ownership.
Under the directive, all commercial outlets selling drones must hold a valid licence and comply with approved regulations. Licensed vendors are required to register each drone through the official AirPortal platform, while ownership must be formally transferred to the buyer’s account via the Serb application before the aircraft is handed over.
The CAA urged buyers to purchase drones only from authorised sellers to ensure compliance with regulations. It warned that the sale, trade or operation of drones outside approved channels is a legal offence, adding that violators will be subject to legal action in accordance with the laws of Oman.
Muscat – Markets and shopping centres across Oman are showing strong readiness and brisk consumer activity ahead of Ramadan, as government entities and private sector players coordinate to secure supplies, stabilise prices and ensure smooth market operations during the peak season. Businesses have moved early to manage the anticipated surge in demand for fresh produce […]
Muscat – The second edition of the National Reading Competition will be held as part of the 30th Muscat International Book Fair scheduled from March 26 to April 5 in a continued push to encourage reading habits among school students. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY), the initiative supports efforts to […]
Al Hamra – A package of development projects valued at more than RO11.5mn is under way in Al Hamra in Dakhliyah, as part of efforts to upgrade infrastructure, improve services and support urban growth across the sultanate. Most projects focus on paving and rehabilitating internal roads in residential areas. A first package covering 29km has […]
Muscat – Marine sports in Oman are poised for a strong year in 2026, with plans for 20 championships and events and a target of more than 1,500 participants by year-end, according to the Oman Maritime Sports Committee. Sheikh Ali bin Saeed Bait Fadhil, Chairman of the committee, said the body plays a comprehensive organisational […]
Buraimi – The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources has unveiled 20 investment opportunities in agricultural and livestock projects in Buraimi governorate through the Tatwir platform. The total area allocated for the projects stands at about 798.3 feddans, offering investors a broad range of opportunities across several wilayats in the governorate. The initiative is […]
Muscat – Ministry of Education has officially declared that Thursday, February 26, will be an official holiday for all educational staff across the Sultanate of Oman. This holiday is granted in recognition of Teacher’s Day, celebrating the vital contributions of educators to the nation’s development. The directive applies to all teaching and administrative staff within […]
Markets gear up for Ramadan with ample supplies, price stability
2026 Muscat Book Fair to host 2nd National Reading Competition
Al Hamra sees RO11.5m drive to improve roads, services
Marine sports set for big year with 20 events, 1,500 athletes
20 agri-livestock investment opportunities open in Buraimi
MoE announces official holiday for Teacher’s Day