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Oman: Woman sentenced, deported over live video

Court orders permanent deportation after sentence and closure of social media accounts

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An Arab woman has been sentenced to one year in prison for social media content violating public morals. She will be deported after serving her term.

Oman to establish four new industrial cities

Projects in four governorates aim to boost investment, jobs and economic diversification

Four industrial cities will be established by Madayn across Oman under 2026-2030 development plan to boost investment and economic diversification.

Oman Coast Guard rescues three off Qurum beach

Separate operation saves child at risk of drowning off Sohar

Oman Coast Guard rescues three after boat capsizes off Qurum beach

Oman: E-invoicing a must for all VAT-registered firms

Companies with annual supplies above OMR5 million covered first; others from October

Implementation will take place in two phases. Companies with annual supplies exceeding OMR5 million will be required to adopt the system from April 1, 2027, while those below the OMR5 million threshold will come under the requirements from October 1, 2027.

Iran, Oman near Hormuz deal: Why reopening may wait

Strait of Hormuz talks advance as Iran sets 7 conditions for the US

Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping deal, but full reopening hinges on US talks

Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Hormuz?

Tehran sets sweeping new demands as hopes of an imminent breakthrough fade

Iran’s demands could force US President Donald Trump to decide whether to make concessions or tolerate continued disruption to a waterway central to global energy supplies.

Public decency violations: Several expat women arrested

African and Asian nationals face charges over public morals and residency laws

Police said the arrests were carried out by the Muscat Governorate Police Command and that legal proceedings are under way against those detained.

Oman busts trafficking network, wins Interpol praise

Interpol hails joint Oman-Zimbabwe operation against trafficking network

A a transnational criminal network involved in human trafficking and drug smuggling has been dismantled by Royal Oman Police in a joint operation with Zimbabwean authorities.

Oman warns against using BenQ projector

Consumer Protection Authority cites battery overheating hazard

Consumers have been urged to stop using the BenQ GV31 Portable Projector immediately after identifying a battery defect that could pose a fire risk.

Oman reports fewer births and deaths in first half now

Omani births reached 28,828, with expatriate births totalling 3,577

Oman reports fewer births and deaths in first half of 2026

One killed, four injured after car overturns in Oman

Police helicopter transfers victim after vehicle overturns on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road

The ROP said the victim, an Omani citizen, died at the scene, while the four injured passengers were treated by the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority before being transferred to Nizwa Hospital and Khoula Hospital for further medical care.

Oman summons firms, influencers over food ads

Authorities cite infant food advertising breaches and misleading health claims

Several companies and social media influencers have been summoned over alleged violations of regulations governing the advertising and promotion of food products, including infant and toddler foods.

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