Oman relies formally on direct moon sighting to determine the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid.

Oman astronomers forecast first day of Eid Al Fitr

The calculations suggest that Ramadan will last 29 days this year

Oman Air to launch Muscat–Tashkent route

The new service will operate twice weekly, linking the capitals of Oman and Uzbekistan

Oman Air to launch Muscat–Tashkent route starting June 1

UAE, Arab countries slam US envoy’s dangerous remarks

The Ministries stressed these remarks directly contradict the vision put forward by Trump

UAE, other Arab countries stand against controversial US envoy statements backing Israeli control

Oman moves to regulate children's use of social media

New framework planned in Oman to regulate young users’ online activity

Oman reviews children's social media use amid safety concerns

Omanis granted one-year visa-free entry to Azerbaijan

Omani citizens may stay up to 30 days under temporary exemption, foreign ministry says

Baku, Azerbaijan.

Oman opens Al Rawdah crossing for commercial goods

New crossing links Al Buraimi with Sharjah, easing flow of goods and boosting trade

Authorities said the step forms part of wider efforts to deepen economic cooperation and integration between Oman and the UAE.

Women stopped in Oman for immodest outfits, behaviour

Police confirm action against women for immodest clothing

Authorities cite public morals and standards of decency.

Two moderate earthquakes recorded in Gulf region

5.2 magnitude quake strikes Arabian Gulf hours after a tremor in Pakistan

Two moderate earthquakes recorded in Gulf region

First day of Ramadan 2026 announced in Oman

Crescent sighting committee says moon cannot be sighted on Shaaban 29

The decision follows astronomical findings showing that the moon will set on Tuesday, the 29th of Shaaban

Ramadan working hours announced in Oman

Employees may begin work as early as 7am and continue until 3pm

Ramadan 2026: Oman announces reduced working hours for public and private sectors

Three killed, three injured in multi-vehicle accident

The three victims were pronounced dead at the scene

The crash occurred earlier in the day, prompting an emergency response from rescue and medical teams.

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

UAE expresses its hope that these consultations will yield positive outcomes

A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

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