Four crew members rescued from sinking vessel off Oman coast. They were sailing towards Africa.

4 crew members rescued from sinking vessel off Muscat

Wooden merchant boat was taking on water near Muttrah sailing towards Africa

Oman opens temporary maritime route through Hormuz

Route coordinated with International Maritime Organisation to safeguard navigation

The route would be available to all vessels wishing to use it, in accordance with coordinates approved by the IMO and the relevant Omani authorities.

Oman weighs social media ban for children under 16

Telecoms regulator launches public consultation on draft law

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Oman eases residency rules, grants sponsor-free visas

New regulations aim to attract foreign investment and boost real estate demand

The amendments revise several provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law.

Why UAE residents are heading to Salalah this summer

UAE to Salalah, Oman: Best time to visit, top attractions, budget bus tours and cost

Discover how UAE residents can enjoy Salalah’s cool Khareef monsoon season with flights, visa information, top attractions, and travel tips.

Turtle returns to Oman’s Masirah Island after 12 years

It was fitted with an identification tag during the 2014 nesting season

Oman's environmental specialists have recorded the return of a loggerhead sea turtle to a nesting beach on Masirah Island 12 years after it was first tagged.

Oman unveils FIFA World Cup silver commemorative coin

5,000 have been minted for local and international markets

Oman will issue a silver commemorative coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Two Omanis injured in Salalah shooting after dispute

Police say victims are in stable condition as legal proceedings begin

Police said the incident stemmed from a quarrel between the two men linked to previous disagreements, which escalated into an exchange involving gunfire.

Oman police seek public help to find missing woman

Ikhtarshah Jan has been missing for 18 days after leaving her home in Rustaq

A Bangladeshi woman who has been missing for 18 days after leaving her home in the Wilayat of Rustaq.

No tolls, just fees? What Iran's plan for Hormuz means

Legal experts say calling a transit charge a fee may not make it lawful.

There is no provision in international law for a coastal state charging for passage through a natural waterway, whether you call it a toll or a fee or whatever. a legal expert says.

Indian seafarers under attack near Iran-Oman waters

Distress reports from crew raise alarm over vessel attacks near Strait of Hormuz region

Videos circulating on social media show distressed seafarers claiming they are stranded in dangerous conditions and facing constant threat amid ongoing strikes.

Oman sees fresh Indian vessel incident near Shinas port

Indian Embassy in Muscat seeks details as authorities examine latest development

A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Casualties feared and further details awaited.

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