An aerial view shows ships anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026.

Iran-Oman deal on safe Hormuz transit reached: Baghaei

Iran and Oman finalise safe transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz

Man posing as police officer arrested after robbing two

Suspect allegedly assaulted two Asian nationals and stole cash and gold jewellery

The suspect was arrested by the Dhofar Governorate Police Command on charges of impersonating police officers and committing robbery by force.

Oman arrests suspect in over 60 online fraud cases

Suspect used others’ bank accounts and phone numbers to advertise fake goods and rentals

Oman police arrested Arab national linked to over 60 online fraud cases involving fake ads for goods, services, and rentals on social media. The suspect posted advertisements on social media offering goods and services as well as properties for rent, attracting victims who then made payments for offers that were not legitimately provided.

Oman unveils 12 projects for private investment

Projects in Qurum, Muttrah, Seeb and Qurayyat target tourism and leisure investment

Oman unveils 12 investment projects in Muscat, including waterfront developments, to boost tourism, leisure, and commercial facilities under Vision 2040.

Oman to see above-average temperatures for rest of 2026

Northern areas could see above-average rainfall in October and November

Oman forecasts warmer-than-average temperatures through 2026, with northern regions expecting above-average rainfall in October and November.

Oman sentences tourists for disturbing turtles

Pair fined RO100 each and handed suspended one-month jail terms over incident

The criminal circuit of the Court of First Instance in Sur convicted the pair, identified as Vadim and Olena, following an investigation into their conduct at the protected reserve in South Al Sharqiyah.

Tanker hit near Oman as Hormuz traffic stays 75% lower

Strait of Hormuz sees elevated maritime threats after vessel strike

Oil tanker hit by projectile, crew safe amid rising Gulf shipping risks

Five Indians rescued after Strait of Hormuz tanker hit

Indian Embassy says Omani authorities helped bring all five crew members safely ashore

“All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely,” the embassy posted on X.

Search continues for boy missing off Oman coast

Child disappeared while swimming in rough seas at Shiya Beach in Sur

The Royal Oman Police said the search operation remained under way.

Oman takes legal action over tourists sitting on turtle

Viral footage shows tourists sitting on turtle and handling hatchlings at Ras Al Hadd

Ukrainian tourist faces legal action in Oman after disturbing nesting sea turtles at Ras Al Hadd, prompting a warning to visitors.

4.5 quake recorded in Gulf of Aden near Salalah

Sultan Qaboos University says the earthquake struck at 9.38pm local time on Monday

The monitoring centre’s map placed the epicentre offshore in the Gulf of Aden, well south of Oman’s Dhofar region.

Oman launches national anti-human trafficking drive

‘Aman 2’ campaign focuses on prevention, public awareness and victim support

The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking launched the campaign, titled “Aman 2”, under the slogan “Awareness is Everyone’s Right”, as part of efforts to deepen public understanding of the crime and its different forms.

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