The measures form part of the new Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, issued under Royal Decree No. 67 of 2026, which also broadens eligibility for exemptions from criminal proceedings in certain drug-related cases.

Oman tightens drug testing rules under new law

New law expands exemptions from prosecution, introduces tougher enforcement measures

SalamAir launches flights to Erbil and Damascus

Low-cost carrier expands regional network with new services to Iraq and Syria from Muscat

Oman's low-cost carrier introduced direct flights from Muscat to Erbil and Damascus, enhancing regional connectivity and offering affordable travel options.

Oman, UK seal £1bn AI deal, deepen strategic ties

Agreements cover investment, export financing, maritime security, space and education

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and UK's King Charles III.

Oman detains man over unauthorised marriage promotion

Police refer Omani citizen to prosecution after social media video promoting marriages

Omani citizen was detained after he appeared in a video circulated on social media promoting marriage to Yemeni women without the required authorisation.

King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on state visit

King Charles praises Oman's role in Middle East peace during historic state visit

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Queen Camilla, Omani representatives, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, stand on at The Royal Dias, on Datchet Road, Windsor, on October 20, 2026, the first day of a three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom by The Sultan of Oman.

Oman announces 763 candidates for municipal elections

Interior Ministry publishes final candidate lists as election campaigning gets under way

Oman revealed 763 candidates, including 15 women, for the fourth-term municipal elections. Campaigns begin as voters prepare for the upcoming polls.

Over 75,000 Omanis registered with disabilities in 2025

Men made up 60 per cent of Omanis with disabilities, while 59 per cent were aged under 40

North Al Batinah recorded the highest number among the country's governorates, with 16,199 people.

Omani loses OMR29,000 in money-doubling scam

Two Arab expats arrested after allegedly promising lucrative financial returns

Two Arab expatriates were arrested by Royal Oman Police for stealing OMR29,000 from an Omani citizen after deceiving him they can multiply his funds and generate substantial financial returns.

Oman restores citizenship to 11 under new royal decree

Issued on October 12, the royal decree was published in Oman's Official Gazette on Sunday

Oman restores citizenship to 11 people under new royal decree

Two dead and six injured in house fire in Oman

Six injured people were taken to medical facilities after a deadly house fire in Al Awabi

Emergency crews in South Al Batinah Governorate responded to the blaze, with the six injured taken to medical facilities for treatment.

More rain, more heat: What El Niño could mean for Oman?

Northern Oman may see above-average rain in October and November as temperatures stay hot

Although rainfall in December is expected to remain close to seasonal averages across most of the country.

Stay away from hazardous containers near Musandam: Oman

Ministry alerts public to dangers of drifting containers in Musandam waters

Small boats loaded with merchandise sail past the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman’s northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

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