Omanis shopping for fish in the city of Nizwa, about 160 kilometres southwest of the capital Muscat.

Oman announces two-month ban on kingfish trading

ban will be in place from Friday, 15 August 2025, to Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Oman sets new wage transfer compliance deadlines

Oman sets phased deadlines to boost wage transparency and protect workers’ rights

A man buys goods from a trader at the Al Seeb souq in Muscat.

Oman signs exploration, mining deals worth $500 million

Deals target mineral resource development, downstream industries, job creation

An open-pit mine.

Poetry helps Omanis preserve an ancient language -Video

With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

Poetry helps Omanis preserve an ancient language -Video

Heavy rains lash northern Oman, bring temperatures down

Normal life disrupted in some areas, traffic thrown out of gear

Authorities have urged residents to stay away from low-lying areas in Oman as heavy rains lashed the country.

Oman offers 1-3 year expat residence cards

Residence card options and fees updated, streamlining renewals for 1.8m expats

Passengers at the Muscat International Airport. Replacement of lost or damaged cards will incur a fee of 20 riyals. For illustrative purpose.

Oman sinkhole marvels attract adventure tourists -video

Dhofar has at least four giant sinkholes, including Kahf Teiq, one of the world’s largest

Oman’s hidden depths: Tourists flock to the sinkholes of Dhofar

586 dead, 1,936 injured in Oman road crashes in 2024

Despite stricter laws, awareness drives, speeding, negligence remain leading causes

Accidents such as this one at Sur Al Arbi are a regular occurrence along the road to Salalah.

Oman’s sinkholes boost tourism amid safety concerns

Dhofar folklore has it that the sinkholes were created by meteorite strikes

An aerial picture shows a view of the Sheeheet sinkhole in Oman's Dhofar region near the city of Taqah on July 25, 2025.

Endangered humpback whale found dead off Oman’s coast

Authorities cite illegal fishing practices as growing threat to rare marine species

The whale was reportedly trapped in abandoned fishing gear

Train to Oman from UAE? Here's what's coming soon

New rail to connect Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sohar with faster travel and easier crossings

How Hafeet Rail will transform travel between the UAE and Oman with faster journeys, scenic routes, and seamless cross-border connectivity.

Oman mandates licences for some oil and gas sector jobs

The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market

Oman mandates licensing for some oil and gas sector jobs

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