The woman allegedly attempted to take her own life after the attack, police said.

Expat woman arrested for killing her mother

Police say the incident occurred in Al Khoudh and legal procedures are under way

2 vessels hit near Oman’s Khasab as shipping risks rise

Fresh attack near Oman’s Musandam heightens risks for Strait of Hormuz traffic

Two vessels were struck about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab. One caught fire, while the condition of the second vessel was not immediately known. The incident was recorded in UKMTO Warning 133-26, issued at 1910 UTC (11:10 PM GST on Sept. 10, 2026).

Oman drug law sets death penalty for smuggling

Tougher trafficking penalties come with expanded treatment options for drug dependency

The Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, issued under Royal Decree No. 67/2026, draws a clearer distinction between possession for personal use and trafficking, with penalties escalating according to the nature and circumstances of the offence.

Oman warns parents about Boon NURSH baby bottles

Consumer watchdog says plastic parts may peel off and pose a choking hazard to children

Parents in Oman urged to immediately stop using Boon NURSH Silicone Bottle 8 oz 3-Pack, Model B11564, after authorities flag choking hazard.

Oman sets new EV charging fees from October 1

New rates will vary according to charging capacity, with three tariff categories

Under the approved rates, charging stations with a capacity of up to 90 kilowatts will charge 50 baisa per kWh. The tariff will rise to 90 baisa per kWh for chargers with capacities ranging from 91kW to 180kW, while chargers with a capacity of 181kW or more will charge 120 baisa per kWh.

Omani student rides horse to school, video goes viral

Video goes viral as the girl wins praise for celebrating equestrian heritage

Omani schoolgirl rides horse to school on first day of academic year, wins viral social media praise for celebrating equestrian heritage

Oman ratifies $2.5b railway deal linking UAE and Sohar

The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain

The agreement was ratified under Royal Decree No. 75/2026, one of 10 Royal Decrees issued by Sultan Haitham.

Oman rules out tsunami risk after Gulf of Aden quake

Oman Meteorology says quake struck at 6.11pm at a depth of 77 km

The earthquake was recorded at 6.11pm Oman time at a depth of 77 kilometres, according to the meteorological authority, which said the tremor posed no tsunami threat to Oman’s coastline.

Search under way for two missing off Oman’s Seeb

Authorities and residents join efforts to find two young men missing at sea

Search continues off Seeb for two young Omanis missing after their boat capsized near Muscat, as authorities and residents comb the coast and surrounding waters.

Saudia to launch direct Muscat-Riyadh flights

Saudi national carrier gets approval to operate three weekly flights on new route

Saudia will operate three weekly flights on the Muscat-Riyadh route. The new service will provide travellers with additional direct connections between the two capitals and further strengthen air connectivity between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Steel-coil truck triggers 15-car pileup that killed 6

Police say the truck lost control after sudden congestion caused by earlier road accident

When the truck reached the congestion, its driver lost control and the load of steel coils became dislodged.

Six killed, eighteen injured in multi-vehicle accident

Samail crash sparks traffic chaos, governorate offers condolences to victims

Six killed, 18 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Oman’s Samail

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