The Royal Oman Police urged citizens and residents to report cases of begging or suspected exploitation rather than encouraging the practice.

Oman police warn of organised begging networks

ROP says criminal groups may exploit and manage beggars, urges public to report cases

Oman to see lunar eclipse on August 28

Celestial event will last about 20 minutes but may be difficult to see at dawn

Oman to witness brief penumbral lunar eclipse on August 28

Oman data show 1 divorce per 6 marriages to foreigners

Oman recorded 7,719 marriages to foreigners and 1,226 divorces over recent years

Among the 7,719 marriages, 640 involved Omani women marrying non-Omani men.

Omanis get visa-free entry to Botswana for 90 days

Visa exemption covers all Omani passport types, Foreign Ministry says

The visa exemption applies to holders of all types of Omani passports and allows travellers to remain in Botswana for a maximum of 90 days.

Oman records nearly 21,000 crimes in 2025

Property-related offences rise 33% to account for more than 62% of all cases

Figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed property offences rose 33 per cent to nearly 13,000 cases, representing 62.3 per cent of crimes recorded nationwide.

Oman halts work permit renewals for expatriates over 60

The reported change reverses a 2022 policy allowing older expatriates to keep working

The change could affect long-serving foreign workers who had continued working in Oman after reaching 60.

One dead, nine injured in Oman crash involving Indians

Two of the injured were airlifted to Nizwa Hospital as seven others went by ambulance

The accident occurred on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road in the Wilayat of Haima, according to the Royal Oman Police.

Oman shooting leaves one dead, two seriously injured

Police say an Omani citizen opened fire on three men after previous disputes between them

One of the victims died from his injuries, while the other two were seriously wounded, according to the police statement.

Oman warns against exploiting children online

Creators warned against using vulnerable people for entertainment, attention or views

Oman warns content creators that exploiting children or domestic workers online can lead to three years in jail and fines up to OMR5,000 under cybercrime laws.

Oman suspends powered paragliding after fatal crash

All powered paragliding halted nationwide after two killed in crash

All powered paragliding activities have been halted across the Sultanate of Oman until further notice following a tragic accident that claimed two lives in Salalah.

US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump rules out talks

Qatar says mediators await Iran-Oman Hormuz deal; UAE on alert

Missiles, ship attacks and gas woes expose widening fallout of US–Iran war

Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman — again?

US fears emerging deal could legitimise Iran’s control over shipping through Hormuz

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

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