Oman · General
Oman sets standard prices for tobacco excise tax
Oman's Tax Authority has established minimum standard prices for calculating the excise tax on tobacco items starting in October 2026.
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Oman · Aviation
Full-scale emergency exercise at Duqm Airport on Tuesday
Oman Airports has announced a full-scale emergency exercise scheduled for Duqm Airport on Tuesday morning, September 15, 2026, to ensure top-tier safety readiness without disrupting regular flights.
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Oman · Technology
Government digital services working normally: MTCIT
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology confirms that all temporarily suspended government digital services have returned to normal operations.
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Oman · General
Consumers told not to buy or eat certain pufferfish
Oman's Food Safety and Quality Centre has warned the public against purchasing or consuming specific pufferfish species due to the risk of severe poisoning.
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Oman · Government
Jabal Akhdar to be Gulf Tourism capital; GCC ministers call for joint strategies
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers, meeting in Manama, have officially designated Oman's Al Jabal Al Akhdar as the Gulf Tourism Capital for the year 2027. Additionally, the ministers approved a comprehensive tourism recovery plan aimed at revitalizing the region's sector.
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Oman · Aviation
7.7 million passengers traveled through Oman's airports in 2026
Oman's airports handled 7,689,967 passengers by the end of July 2026, marking an 8.1 percent drop from the same period in 2025. While domestic travel experienced growth at Muscat and Salalah airports, overall flight and passenger volumes decreased across the country's major aviation hubs.
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Oman · Education
New school academic year begins on Sunday
Omani schools are set to begin the new academic year on Sunday, featuring a freshly launched curriculum by the Ministry of Education. The updated educational framework incorporates new subjects to foster national identity and modern skills, amid rising student enrollment and targeted safety initiatives from the Royal Oman Police.
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Oman · Education
876,117 students begin new academic year as ROP steps up road safety
On Sunday, 876,117 students returned to 1,298 schools across Oman for the 2026/2027 academic year. In response to the increased traffic, the Royal Oman Police deployed patrols and launched a safety campaign emphasizing driver vigilance during school hours.
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Oman · Education
Cabinet congratulates students on start of new academic year
The Cabinet of Oman has extended its congratulations to students, parents, and educators for the start of the new school year, highlighting the vital role of education in national development and the high priority it receives from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
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Oman · Government
HM, French President hold Talks on Bilateral ties, regional developments
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Sunday. The two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation and emphasized the need for continued diplomatic efforts to support global and regional peace.
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Oman · Education
New batch of citizens joins ROP
A new group of Omani citizens holding General Education Diplomas has joined the Royal Oman Police on Sunday, after successfully completing evaluation and acceptance procedures conducted alongside the Ministry of Labour.
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Oman · Technology
Press forum highlights media’s development
The Oman Journalists Association opened its fifth Press Forum in Dhofar, drawing over 200 media professionals to discuss journalism's role in development, tourism, investment, and artificial intelligence, while highlighting the country's improved global standing in press freedom.
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Oman · Education
Oman’s schools welcome students back for new academic year
On Sunday, Oman launched its 2026/2027 academic year, welcoming 876,117 students to 1,298 schools nationwide. Minister of Education Dr. Madeeha bint Ahmed Al Shaibani marked the occasion by highlighting structural mergers designed to create an integrated national education system.
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Oman · General
Egypt, Oman FMs discuss efforts to ease regional tensions
The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Oman have held a phone call to discuss efforts to lower regional tensions, resume US-Iran talks, and secure maritime navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Oman · Climate
Rains lash Al Dhahirah, Al Sharqiyah North, and Al Dakhiliyah
Heavy rainfall and strong winds hit parts of Al Dhahirah, Al Sharqiyah North, and Al Dakhiliyah on Friday, causing several valleys and streams to flood. The Civil Aviation Authority predicts continued wet weather, potential sandstorms, and fog in other regions.
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Oman · Society
Interpreter shortage a challenge for deaf community
A significant shortage of sign-language interpreters in Dhofar continues to hinder daily life for approximately 1,000 deaf residents, limiting their independent access to public services, healthcare, and higher education despite newly enacted national disability laws.
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Oman · Government
Why international law and diplomacy matter now more than ever
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi has emphasized the critical importance of international law and diplomacy amid rising global conflicts, advocating for "constructive neutrality" and persistent negotiation to counter unilateral coercion and protect smaller nations.
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