Fahad Al Mukrashi, Special to Gulf News

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47 expat women arrested for immoral acts

Anyone found publicly committing indecent acts faces imprisonment from 10 days to 3 months

The detainees include 21 Egyptian women, 10 Iranian, 8 Pakistani, 4 Thai, 2 Uzbek, and 2 Moroccan nationals. (Representational Image)

Oman bans power cuts during exams, holidays

Oman has also reduced electricity bills for summer months of May to August

In a move to ease financial pressure on households, Oman has also reduced residential electricity bills for the summer months of May to August 2025, when demand is at its peak.

Oman arrests 12,000 illegal workers in 5 months

23,566 labour law violators were arrested last year and 18,053 deported

For the first five months of 2025, the numbers already stand at 12,319 arrests and 7,615 deportations. Illustrative image.

Tropical system brews in Arabian Sea: Oman under watch

Sultanate is battling intense heatwaves, with temperatures nearing record highs

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is likely to move northward and intensify into a depression within 36 hours. Picture for illustrative purposes.

Oman gas blast victims confirmed as Kerala couple

Their only daughter, who studies in Chennai, has arrived in Muscat

The victims — 59-year-old Pankajakshan and his wife, 53-year-old Shajitha— were long-time residents of Oman, having lived in the Sultanate for over 30 years.

Oman grants citizenship to 156 expatriates

New conditions for foreign nationals seeking Omani citizenship were issued in February

Oman's Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq has issued the new Nationality Law that outlines the rules and regulations related to Omani citizenship and the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to become citizens.

Oman faces extreme heatwave as temperatures near 50°C

Met office warns temperatures are expected to rise further in several governorates

Medical professionals have advised residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours and avoid direct sun exposure.

Oman police clarifies visa fine waiver

Move supports ongoing efforts to ease process of rectifying visa and residency statuses

The ROP has upgraded all technical systems to facilitate transactions and urged eligible expats to take advantage of the grace period, which continues until Thursday, July 31, 2025.

$2.5 billion Oman-UAE rail link on fast track

Every day brings new progress on path to connecting UAE and Oman: Hafeet Rail

Hafeet Rail is the company tasked with developing and operating the Oman-UAE rail link.

Oman's new fuel station rules focus on sustainability

Focus on support for EV charging, hydrogen refueling, and sustainability

The regulations introduce clear penalties for non-compliance. Fines of up to 3,000 riyals (Dh28,620) will be imposed for violations, while stations operating with expired licenses will incur a 500 riyal/month penalty.

Oman slashes summer electricity bills for residents

The move is aimed at easing financial pressure amid high seasonal electricity demand

The discounts will apply to basic residential account holders, with rates varying based on monthly consumption.

Oman performs heart transplant from brain-dead donor

5-hour procedure was carried out by all-Omani multidisciplinary medical team

Dr. Hilal Al Sabti, Minister of Health, hailed the achievement as a turning point for Oman’s medical sector.

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