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Oman takes legal action over tourists sitting on turtle

Viral footage shows tourists sitting on turtle and handling hatchlings at Ras Al Hadd

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Ukrainian tourist faces legal action in Oman after disturbing nesting sea turtles at Ras Al Hadd, prompting a warning to visitors.

4.5 quake recorded in Gulf of Aden near Salalah

Sultan Qaboos University says the earthquake struck at 9.38pm local time on Monday

The monitoring centre’s map placed the epicentre offshore in the Gulf of Aden, well south of Oman’s Dhofar region.

Oman launches national anti-human trafficking drive

‘Aman 2’ campaign focuses on prevention, public awareness and victim support

The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking launched the campaign, titled “Aman 2”, under the slogan “Awareness is Everyone’s Right”, as part of efforts to deepen public understanding of the crime and its different forms.

Indian medical representative found dead in Oman

42-year-old Kerala native found dead in Muscat days after returning from India

Mohankumar, who worked as a medical representative in Oman, was found dead at his residence in Wadi Kabir, Muscat. He had recently returned to Oman after spending his holiday in India.

Family narrowly escapes truck crash in Oman tunnel

Traffic towards Muscat was temporarily diverted while emergency crews cleared the scene

Footage of the serious accident shows the truck entering the tunnel before overturning onto its left side near a bend in the road.

Money thrown at Oman worker? Police clarify viral video

Authorities say second clip with female employee was pre-planned awareness act

Royal Oman Police address social media uproar over staged money-throwing clip

Venus to reach peak brightness over Oman on Tuesday

Planet will be easily visible to naked eye after sunset, even under city lights

At an apparent magnitude of around minus 4.8, Venus will be the brightest planet in the night sky and the third brightest celestial object visible from Earth after the Sun and Moon.

Oman issues new rules for economic and free zones

Regulations streamline licensing, land allocation and foreign property ownership

The new changes were designed to improve the investment climate, increase the competitiveness of the economic and free zones and attract high value and strategic projects by providing investors with greater regulatory clarity and a more efficient business environment.

Oman opens registration for 2027 Hajj pilgrimage season

Citizens and eligible residents can apply through Oman’s electronic Hajj system

Registration is open to both Omani citizens and eligible residents seeking to perform the pilgrimage.

Oman plans new terminal at Suhar Airport

New routes to Dammam, Gwadar and southern Iran could be announced this year

The planned terminal would support an expansion of regional services from Suhar, providing passengers with more direct travel options without having to fly through Muscat.

Oman-UAE rail trials to begin in late 2027

Hafeet Rail will connect Sohar to UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain

Oman-UAE rail link will start trial operations in late 2027, connecting Sohar to the UAE network and boosting cross-border passenger and freight transport.

Oman eyes 10,000 Bangladesh hires for farming, fishing

Recruitment plan includes 5,000 agricultural workers and 5,000 fisheries workers

Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said Oman had expressed interest in recruiting 5,000 agricultural workers and 5,000 fisheries workers.

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