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Oman Observer Oct 13
Housing bachelors, families in same building is prohibited in Muscat: Muscat Municipality has warned against the the construction of buildings or complexes for ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197720/oman/governorates/housing-bachelors-families-in-same-building-is-prohibited-in-muscat
Times of Oman Oct 22
30th Edition of Muscat International Book Fair to be held on March 24.
read: Muscat International Book Fair to be held on March 24, 2027
muscatdaily.com Oct 12
The Indian Embassy in Muscat is monitoring the Nicaragua‑flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin after a drone strike at Sohar Anchorage, Oman ... Show more
Oman Observer Oct 12
Omani doctor injured in Riyadh attack: Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following up on the case of Omani citizen ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197643/oman/community/omani-doctor-injured-in-riyadh-attack
muscatdaily.com Oct 14
Muscat Municipality has started work to link Al Nuzha Street in Maabela with the Muscat Expressway. Project Director Engineer Sami bin Salem Al Rahbi explained ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Oct 15
Eda Raa rekindles memories for Sri Lankan expatriates: Eda Raa, the film on Sri Lankan music legend Milton Mallawarachchi, rekindles cherished memories among ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/10/15/eda-raa-rekindles-memories-for-sri-lankan-expatriates/
Oman Observer Oct 13
HM issues two Royal Decrees: Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued two Royal decrees, reading as follows: Royal decree No (90/2026) on ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197741/oman/his-majesty/hm-issues-two-royal-decrees
arabtimes Oct 12
Muscat Targets Overcrowded Housing, Bans Families and Bachelors in One Building: Muscat Municipality enforces regulations to prevent families and bachelors from ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/muscat-targets-overcrowded-housing-bans-families-and-bachelors-in-one-building/
Times of Oman Oct 14
Illegal wildlife trade foiled at Muscat International Airport as royal pythons seized
timesofoman.com/article/177988-illegal-wildlife-trade-foiled-at-muscat-international-airport-as-royal-pythons-seized
muscatdaily.com Oct 12
Muscat Municipality has issued a reminder to landlords and employers regarding property housing rules across the governorate. Under Local Order Number 23/92 ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Oct 11
Road maintenance works continue across wilayats of Muscat: Road maintenance works continue across Bausher, Muscat, Muttrah, and Al Seeb as Muscat Municipality ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/10/11/road-maintenance-works-continue-across-wilayats-of-muscat/
Oman Observer Oct 06
His Majesty returns home: Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home this evening, following a visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197365/oman/his-majesty/his-majesty-returns-home
muscatdaily.com Oct 08
A broken-down articulated truck has caused traffic disruption on the Muscat Expressway just past the Media Bridge heading towards Seeb ... Show more
Oman Observer Oct 07
Foundation stone laid for Oman’s National Genome Centre: Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) celebrated on Wednesday the laying of the foundation stone for the ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197372/oman/health/foundation-stone-laid-for-omans-national-genome-centre
Oman Observer Oct 03
His Majesty to visit Kazakhstan: Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, starting from this Monday ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197150/oman/his-majesty/his-majesty-to-visit-kazakhstan
Times of Oman Oct 02
In Pictures | Indian Embassy in Muscat hosts Viksit Bharat solidarity run
read more: Indian Embassy in Muscat hosts Viksit Bharat solidarity run to mark Gandhi Jayanti
Oman Observer Oct 01
Muscat Municipality signs pact to upgrade Al Salam Street: MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality signed an agreement with AZ Engineers and Partners to implement the Al ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197059/oman/governorates/muscat-municipality-signs-pact-to-upgrade-al-salam-street
Times of Oman Oct 01
Man arrested for breaking into expatriate workers’ residence in Muscat: Man arrested for breaking into expatriate workers’ residence in Muscat
timesofoman.com/article/177556-man-arrested-for-breaking-into-expatriate-workers-residence-in-muscat
muscatdaily.com Sep 27
Muscat student explores turning windows into renewable energy generators: Muscat student Gaurish Metha develops AETHER, a concept using solar windows to generate ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/26/muscat-student-explores-turning-windows-into-renewable-energy-generators/
Oman Observer Sep 27
Oman expands zero-rated VAT list to 807 food items: Muscat: Oman’s Tax Authority has updated its list of food items subject to value-added tax (VAT) at a zero ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196836/oman/community/oman-expands-zero-rated-vat-list-to-807-food-items
Oman Observer Sep 26
UN chief praises Oman's efforts to facilitate dialogue: Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, met with António Guterres ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196780/oman/community/un-chief-praises-omans-efforts-to-facilitate-dialogue
Oman Observer Sep 26
Bangkok floods: Oman embassy advises caution: Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Thailand has advised citizens to exercise caution due to the heavy ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196784/oman/community/bangkok-floods-oman-embassy-advises-caution
muscatdaily.com Sep 21
Proposals invited for new activities at Muscat Nights: Muscat Municipality invites proposals for new Muscat Nights events and activities as preparations begin ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/20/proposals-invited-for-new-activities-at-muscat-nights/
arabtimes Sep 22
Iran cancels Tehran flights to Baghdad, Muscat: Iran cancels flights from Tehran to Baghdad and Muscat due to airport restrictions, redirecting Baghdad flights ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/iran-cancels-tehran-flights-to-baghdad-muscat/
muscatdaily.com Sep 24
The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated in Muscat, Oman by the Indian Embassy in collaboration with Sri Sri Wellbeing Oman, highlighting holistic health ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Sep 23
Iran suspends flights to Muscat | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/23/muscat-airport-suspends-iranian-flights/
muscatdaily.com Sep 23
Muscat completes 95km of internal roads in 2026: Muscat Municipality completes 95km of internal roads in 2026 as road construction and maintenance projects ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/22/muscat-completes-95km-of-internal-roads-in-2026/
Oman Observer Sep 22
Oman Air announces global sale: Muscat: Oman Air has launch its latest Global Sale. Until October 1, 2026, travelers can enjoy fares starting from RO35 across ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196609/oman/transport/oman-air-announces-global-sale
Oman Observer Sep 22
Municipality clarifies role in al Ghubra Bridge project: Muscat: Muscat Municipality clarified that the project currently being implemented by the private sector ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196611/oman/municipality-clarifies-role-in-al-ghubra-bridge-project
arabtimes Sep 23
India condemns attack on MV Cape Dao off Oman as one Indian seafarer killed: India condemns attack on MV Cape Dao off Oman, calls for end to attacks on ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/india-condemns-attack-on-mv-cape-dao-off-oman-as-one-indian-seafarer-killed/
Oman Observer Sep 22
Oman's advance calendar gives you more time to plan holidays: Muscat: After months of scathing summer, which restricted outdoor activities ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196614/oman/omans-advance-calendar-gives-you-more-time-to-plan-holidays
muscatdaily.com Sep 16
Muttrah Cable Car expected to open by 2026 end: Muttrah Cable Car is expected to open by end-2026, offering panoramic views and entertainment in Muscat.
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/15/muttrah-cable-car-expected-to-open-by-2026-end/
Times of Oman Sep 20
MUSCAT, THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! ✨
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Sufi & Bollywood magic with Raman Kapoor LIVE! 🎶❤️
📍 The Grand Sphere Ballroom ... Show more
Oman Observer Sep 21
Al Ansab-Al Jafnayn road project over 90% complete: MUSCAT: Work on the Al Ansab-Al Jafnayn road dualisation project has reached 90.17 per cent ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196547/oman/governorates/al-ansab-al-jafnayn-road-project-over-90-complete
Oman Observer Sep 16
The contractor who has been awarded the Muscat Expressway expansion project was given a notice to proceed with the work two weeks ago, according to Eng ... Show more
🔴 BREAKING: Foreign Ministers from the Gulf and Iran are set to meet on Monday in Oman as Tehran and Muscat push for a temporary deal to manage shipping ... Show more
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Times of Oman Sep 08
Citizens face six months in jail for hunting Arabian gazelles in Muscat: Environment Authority (EA), said in a statement
timesofoman.com/article/176657-citizens-face-six-months-in-jail-for-hunting-arabian-gazelles-in-muscat
muscatdaily.com Sep 02
National addressing project to standardise Muscat street names: Muscat advances National Addressing Project to standardise street names and create unified ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/09/01/national-addressing-project-to-standardise-muscat-street-names/
Oman Observer Sep 05
Oman to launch hydrogen-powered city bus in Muscat: MUSCAT: Oman is set to introduce its first hydrogen-powered city bus on public transport routes in Muscat as ...
omanobserver.om/article/1195598/business/economy/oman-to-launch-hydrogen-powered-city-bus-in-muscat
Oman Observer Aug 25
HM pardons 459 prisoners on Prophet’s Birthday: Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, issued a special royal pardon for 459 ...
omanobserver.om/article/1195041/oman/his-majesty/hm-pardons-459-prisoners-on-prophets-birthday
Oman Observer Sep 03
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has launched its first direct flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, establishing a new air link between the two ... Show more
Oman Observer Sep 06
Students back to schools for new academic year: Muscat: A total of 876,117 students began the 2026/2027 academic year on Sunday across 1 ...
omanobserver.om/article/1195669/oman/education/students-back-to-schools-for-new-academic-year
muscatdaily.com Aug 31
A citizen in Oman raised a public complaint regarding an accumulation of waste and debris located approximately 250 m from Sultan Qaboos Street in Seeb ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Aug 30
Muscat Municipality to develop Hay Al Shabiay park in Bausher: Development works continue at Hay Al Shabiay Park in Baushar as Muscat Municipality focuses on ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/08/30/muscat-municipality-to-develop-hay-al-shabiay-park-in-bausher/
Oman Observer Aug 25
Oman, Iran discuss temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor: Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister paid a working visit to the Islamic Republic ...
omanobserver.om/article/1195068/oman/community/oman-iran-discuss-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor
Times of Oman Aug 21
Indian amateur cricketer collapses on field, dies in Muscat: MUSCAT: In a shocking and tragic incident, an amateur cricketer collapsed on the ground while ...
timesofoman.com/article/175897-indian-amateur-cricketer-collapses-on-field-dies-in-muscat-1
Trump threatens Muscat with bombs: Has Oman overstepped the Hormuz arc?: Oman plays a crucial role in the negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hat-der-Oman-den-Hormus-Bogen-ueberspannt-id31206825.html
Times of Oman Aug 15
Indian Embassy celebrates Independence Day with grandeur: The Embassy of India, Muscat, joins all Indians in Oman and across the world in extending its warmest ...
timesofoman.com/article/175625-indian-embassy-celebrates-independence-day-with-grandeur
muscatdaily.com Aug 16
Muscat Municipality has successfully completed the Qantab Walkway project in the Wilayat of Muscat as part of its self-effort initiatives ... Show more
Times of Oman Aug 17
The fastest reply in the building sits in the Chairman's office.
At Muscat Media Group, Mohammed Al Zadjali is not just known for building one of ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Aug 15
More than twenty cyclists, featuring a core group of Indian riders, celebrated India's Independence Day on Saturday with an 80 km ride across Muscat ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Aug 06
H H Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, presided over a special ceremony celebrating top general education diploma ... Show more
arabtimes Aug 05
Iran, Oman agree on coordinates for proposed safe shipping route in Strait of Hormuz
arabtimesonline.com/news/iran-oman-agree-on-coordinates-for-proposed-safe-shipping-route-in-strait-of-hormuz/
Key FactsIran, Oman Report Agreed Route Through Strait of Hormuz
Aug 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Tehran and Muscat have been negotiating for two months, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says, while reviewing the proposal on technical, legal, security and environmental grounds.
- The bilateral understanding alone would not guarantee safe navigation, spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, adding that this also depends on regional security conditions and what Iran describes as US actions affecting the waterway.
- According to an Iranian source cited by Reuters, Iran would control inbound traffic, require notification of outbound vessels and retain the option to intervene if necessary, while Oman would issue exit clearance; Tehran reportedly rejects equal regional management.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported progress in the talks, but mediators said no final agreement or firm timetable had been reached.
Oman Observer Aug 09
Perseid meteor shower to light up Oman’s skies: Muscat: The skies over the Sultanate of Oman are experiencing the annual Perseid meteor shower ...
omanobserver.om/article/1194191/oman/perseid-meteor-shower-to-light-up-omans-skies
muscatdaily.com Aug 08
Oman has secured third place globally in the quality of life index for the first half of 2026, maintaining its top position in Asia and the Arab region ... Show more
Times of Oman Aug 06
Expat women arrested in Muscat for public morals and residency violations: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said in a statement
timesofoman.com/article/175315-expat-women-arrested-in-muscat-for-public-morals-and-residency-violations
Times of Oman Jul 24
Michael Jackson came to Oman for two days.
He stayed for two months.
He brought his kids.
His kids played with their kids.
And at the end ... Show more
Oman Observer Jul 29
The public transport operator, Mwasalat, will no longer accept cash payments from August 1, 2026, in Muscat and Salalah city services ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Aug 05
Muscat Municipality warns against vehicles displayed for sale: Muscat Municipality has issued an important reminder regarding vehicles displayed for sale in ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/08/05/muscat-municipality-warns-against-vehicles-displayed-for-sale/
Oman Observer Jul 28
Prices of LPG cylinders remain unchanged: Muscat Gas: The Muscat Gas Company has confirmed that there has been no increase in the retail prices of LPG cylinders ...
omanobserver.om/article/1193597/oman/community/prices-of-lpg-cylinders-remain-unchanged-muscat-gas
Abdullah Baabood, visiting professor at Waseda University in Muscat, says Oman is open to a service fee proposal for the Strait of Hormuz to help support ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 28
Muscat International Airport officially welcomed Air Tanzania's new direct flights linking Dar es Salaam and Muscat. Operating three times a week ... Show more
Oman Observer Jul 27
Muscat ranked Asia’s best city for quality of life: MUSCAT: Muscat has been ranked among the world’s leading cities for quality of life ...
omanobserver.om/article/1193519/oman/muscat-ranked-asias-best-city-for-quality-of-life
muscatdaily.com Jul 28
Spitting in public places condemned as an uncivilised behaviour: Muscat Municipality urges citizens to stop spitting paan in public spaces ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/28/spitting-in-public-places-condemned-as-an-uncivilised-behaviour/
Times of Oman Jul 27
When two governments tell two completely different versions of the same story — how does a newsroom decide what is true?
Mohammed Al Zadjali ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 21
Oman and European Union have signed a formal agreement to establish a new diplomatic mission in Muscat. High Representative Kaja Kallas and Foreign Minister ... Show more
Times of Oman Jul 20
Why does the world keep choosing Oman as the room where deals get done?
Because of a foreign policy the entire nation lives by — friends to all ... Show more
Times of Oman Jul 23
Enjoy Unprecedented Interactive Experience Connecting Muscat and Salalah with Bank Muscat
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Oman Observer Jul 20
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, officially launched a new direct service between Muscat and Kigali, Rwanda ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 13
National carriers add 192 extra flights for Salalah in July : Oman Air and SalamAir add 192 July flights and 35,639 seats to Salalah, boosting Dhofar Khareef ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/12/national-carriers-add-192-extra-flights-for-salalah-in-july/
muscatdaily.com Jul 17
Helicopter joyride: 15 minutes in the Sky | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/13/helicopter-joyride-15-minutes-in-the-sky/
muscatdaily.com Jul 11
H E Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister officially welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Muscat today to ... Show more
Kuwait Times Jul 11
Foreign ministers of Oman and Iran held talks in Muscat on Saturday regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s state news agency reported ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 11
Dr. S. Jaishankar, Indian Foreign Minister held key talks with H E Sayyid Badr, Foreign Minister in Muscat, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 06
Mwasalat to end cash payments on city buses from August 2026: Mwasalat to end cash bus fares from Aug 1, introducing digital payments on Muscat and Salalah city ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/05/mwasalat-to-end-cash-payments-on-city-buses-from-august-2026/
Oman Observer Jul 12
The Sultanate of Oman has summoned Mousa Farhang, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman, to hand him a formal note of protest ... Show more
Oman Observer Jul 04
Oman Air launched its first direct flights to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and Singapore, as part of its expansion plans ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 08
Muscat’s baiza buses face an uncertain future: Muscat's iconic baiza buses face declining ridership as Mwasalat and app-based taxis reshape public transport.
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/07/muscats-baiza-buses-face-an-uncertain-future/
