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India raises passport fees for citizens in Oman

Higher charges to apply to renewals, Tatkal services and travel documents

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Early preparations for 2027 Hajj season begin

Lessons from Hajj 2026 reviewed to enhance coordination and pilgrim services

Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, with officials recommending stronger operational planning, closer coordination among agencies and greater preparedness to further improve services for millions of pilgrims.

Shrapnel strike kills Qatari citizen, injures resident

Qatari citizen killed, Arab resident injured as vessel found after night-long search

Shrapnel strike kills Qatari citizen, injures resident

Why the Strait of Hormuz could sink US-Iran agreement

Latest exchange of strikes between US and Iran is about far more than retaliation

This screen grab taken from a screen recording of the MarineTraffic website on April 21, 2026, shows data visualisation of maritime traffic in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile US-Iran truce.

Rain to persist across southwest Saudi Arabia

Showers forecast to persist across Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions

Rainfall is forecast to persist across Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha until Thursday.

Oman toughens private sector bribery penalties

Royal decree introduces harsher jail terms, higher fines for bribe givers

The amendments, published in the Official Gazette, establish a dedicated chapter on private sector bribery, replacing provisions previously contained in the Labour Law. The changes broaden criminal liability, increase prison terms and impose penalties on those who offer bribes even if the offer is rejected.

Oman’s expats can buy property only in designated areas

Residency rule changes do not expand real estate ownership rights for expats

The ministry clarified that recent amendments to the executive regulations of the Foreigners' Residence Law relate solely to residency rights and do not expand property ownership
rights for foreign nationals.

Endangered Omani spiny-tailed lizard smuggling foiled

Suspect arrested for attempting to illegally export protected species listed under CITES

The Environment Authority said the operation was carried out in coordination with the Royal Oman Police and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

UAE expresses grief as Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

UAE expresses solidarity as Saudi investigates deadly Ras Tanura crash

Energy ministry, agencies launch probe into deadly Ras Tanura helicopter crash

Sick leave insurance expanded to expat workers

Mandatory coverage for public and private sector employees to take effect from July 20

Oman extended compulsory sick leave and extraordinary leave insurance coverage to expatriate workers in the public and private sectors from July 20.

US-Iran truce faces toughest test: Why it matters

Military action on multiple fronts raises fresh doubts over the ceasefire

A damaged residential building in Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain, on June 28, 2026.

Saudi Arabia deports 11,000 illegal residents

Weekly inspections resulted in 15,231 arrests for residency, labour and border offences

The Ministry of Interior also urged the public to report violations through the designated emergency hotlines across the Kingdom.

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