Nine people arrested for possessing marijuana in Oman
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested nine Asian nationals for possessing marijuana with the intent to smuggle and traffic…
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Meeting addresses economic cooperation between Oman, Uzbekistan
Dr. Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Minister of Economy, met today in Muscat with Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and…
Study highlights role of technology in boosting Oman’s food supply chain
A research project conducted in Oman has examined the impact of food safety risks on supply-chain performance and developed a…
Oman court orders payment of OMR 3,600 after promotional contest winner receives wall clock instead of car
Muscat: A notable consumer-related case in Oman has highlighted the legal obligations surrounding promotional contests after a participant who was…
2.3-magnitude earthquake recorded in Dhofar
An earthquake was recorded in the Wilayat of Sadah, Dhofar Governorate on Sunday August 23,2026, the Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC)…
Man arrested over shooting incident in North Al Sharqiyah
The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command has arrested an Omani citizen suspected of opening fire on three citizens in…
Official holiday announced for Prophet’s Birthday
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will observe Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official public holiday on the occasion of…
Four Asian expats held for theft of jewellery in Bausher homes
After monitoring the suspects from their arrival at Muscat International Airport and closely tracking their movements, the Police Command of…
Factory fire in Samail doused, no injuries reported
Fire fighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) managed to extinguish a fire in a factory in…
One dead after projectile hits oil tanker off the coast of Muscat
One person has been reported dead in an attack targeting an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat Governorate on…