Preliminary inspections confirmed that the waters surrounding the vessel remained free of oil contamination.

Oman says no oil spill after vessel runs aground

Environment Authority monitors grounding near protected marine area

Oman, France seal $400m Sohar Port logistics deal

Partnership aims to boost trade, shipping and regional connectivity

The project will establish a state-of-the-art logistics terminal in Sohar, one of Sultanate's principal industrial and maritime centres, to enhance cargo handling capacity, improve supply chain efficiency and strengthen links with regional and global shipping routes.

Oman unveils 50% food shipping subsidy on India route

Government to cover 50% of fuel and insurance costs for six months

Oman will subsidise 50 per cent of the fuel and insurance costs for food shipments transported by Asyad Shipping, the maritime arm of Asyad Group, on the maritime route between India and the Sultanate for up to six months, as part of government measures to strengthen food security and reduce logistics costs.

Oman's Muscat Metro project: What you need to know

Planned 55-km network to link Sultan Haitham City with Ruwi through 42 stations

The Muscat Metro is designed to create a modern mass transit network aimed at easing traffic congestion, promoting sustainable transport and improving connectivity between the capital's major residential, commercial and business districts.

Oman drops HIV certificate requirement for Filipinos

Requirement for HIV certificate removed for Filipinos using Oman's 14-day visa-free entry

Negative HIV medical certificate requirement for Filipino travellers to Oman has been waived

Oman Air plans safe return of Khasab flights

Trial flights are under way as the airline prepares to restore services safely

Airline says services to Musandam's Khasab Airport would restart only after all operational and technical requirements had been met.

Hormuz traffic falls as Iran, Oman hold first talks

Commercial vessel strike, looming dispute over transit fees cloud fragile maritime deal

According to maritime tracking firm Kpler, 29 commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday and only 12 on Sunday.

Indian Embassy in Oman hikes passport fees from July 1

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

Indian citizens in Oman will

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.

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.

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