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Oman warns against exploiting children online

Creators warned against using vulnerable people for entertainment, attention or views

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Oman warns content creators that exploiting children or domestic workers online can lead to three years in jail and fines up to OMR5,000 under cybercrime laws.

Oman suspends powered paragliding after fatal crash

All powered paragliding halted nationwide after two killed in crash

All powered paragliding activities have been halted across the Sultanate of Oman until further notice following a tragic accident that claimed two lives in Salalah.

US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump rules out talks

Qatar says mediators await Iran-Oman Hormuz deal; UAE on alert

Missiles, ship attacks and gas woes expose widening fallout of US–Iran war

Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman — again?

US fears emerging deal could legitimise Iran’s control over shipping through Hormuz

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

Trump threatened Iran. Now Oman. Who is listening?

Repeated warnings without action raise questions over US leverage amid Hormuz standoff

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on August 16, 2026.

Indian expats in UAE welcome SC's airfare relief move

Court gives Centre three weeks to finalise airfare rules, long-standing concern of NRIs

The immigration and arrival hall at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Photo used for illustrative purposes

Egypt warns against Oman tourist visa job scams

Egyptian Embassy: Victims are paying agents and tourism firms for non-existent employment

The embassy said a large number of Egyptian citizens had fallen victim to fraudsters who promised employment or claimed they could secure jobs after their arrival in the Sultanate.

Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Haitham discuss bilateral ties

The two leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of joint interest

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (center R) receives HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman (center L).

Oman labour crackdown: OMR3.24m fines, 2,944 deported

More than 11,000 workers found violating labour regulations in 6,707 inspections

The inspections identified 11,172 workers in violation of labour regulations, with 4,680 cases referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action. A total of 2,944 workers were deported following enforcement procedures.

Oman workers get six months to improve before dismissal

Employers obliged to specify shortcomings, give six months before termination

An employer seeking to terminate an employee on the grounds of inadequate competence must first identify the specific shortcomings in the worker’s performance.

Oman: Woman sentenced, deported over live video

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

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.

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