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.

Stay away from hazardous containers near Musandam: Oman

Ministry alerts public to dangers of drifting containers in Musandam waters

Oman revokes licences of 17 Sanad service centres

Ministry takes action following inspections to ensure compliance with regulations

17 Sanad service centres in Oman have their licences revoked over violations as authorities enforce stricter regulatory oversight and operational guidelines.

Oman, Pakistan sign visa waiver deal, four MoUs

Agreements cover diplomatic visas, technology, broadcasting, news exchange and archives

Oman and Pakistan signed a visa exemption deal and four MoUs, enhancing cooperation in IT, broadcasting, and archival services.

Oman seizes royal pythons at Muscat airport

Traveller faces legal action for attempting to smuggle protected snakes into Oman

Royal pythons were seized at Muscat airport as Oman cracks down on illegal wildlife trafficking in coordination with customs and police.

Oman to open duty-free markets at three border posts

They will offer tax-free shopping, support tourism, logistics and commercial activity

Duty-free markets will be established at three land crossing borders. The designated locations are Al Wajajah and Khatmat Milaha crossings, which connect Oman with the UAE, and the Rub' Al Khali border crossing with Saudi Arabia.

Oman launches OMR5.8m tourism project on Masirah Island

Spanning 60,000 square metres, project will feature villas, chalets, leisure facilities

The OMR5.8 million tourism and commercial project on Masirah Island will feature lodges, villas, a traditional souq and leisure facilities to boost local economy and attract global visitors

Muscat bans families and bachelors in the same building

Families and bachelors cannot live in the same building under local regulations

Businesses and employers are required to provide suitable accommodation for their workers in designated areas that meet health and safety requirements.

Iran-Oman deal on safe Hormuz transit reached: Baghaei

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

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.

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.

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