A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQIn the early hours of the New Year, a massive fire and explosion at Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana resort in Switzerland resulted in the deaths of approximately 40 people and left more than 115 others injured.…
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Starting 1 January 2026, marriage in Oman will not be legally registered without completing a premarital medical examination. Under Royal Decree No. 111/2025, issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, premarital health screening becomes mandatory for all Omani citizens,…
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The Government of Oman has announced the 2026 General Budget, adopting a cautious and fiscally realistic approach that reflects the continued implementation of expenditure control, debt management, and efforts to strengthen the resilience of the national economy. According…
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Sohar International has received official approval from the Central Bank of Oman to open a representative office in Hong Kong, marking a new step in its international expansion and a strategic move to link Oman more directly with…
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According to the latest statistics published by the National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman, the total number of registered vehicles in Oman by the end of November 2025 has reached 1,842,651 units, showing a 5.6% increase…
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The Council of Ministers of Oman has approved a new policy to announce the schedule of official national and religious holidays in advance on an annual basis. Under this policy, public holidays will be officially announced at the…
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The Government of Bahrain has announced the introduction of a two Bahraini dinar exit fee per passenger, alongside an increase in gasoline prices and other energy tariffs, as part of its ongoing financial reform program. The measures reflect…
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According to an official announcement, Thursday, 15 January, and Sunday, 18 January 2026 have been declared public holidays across Oman on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Accession of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik (Yawm Tawallī Maqālīd al-Ḥukm).…
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A drunk passenger intending to travel with Oman Air has been sentenced to six months in prison after causing a disturbance and assaulting a police officer. According to British media reports, the incident occurred on April 30, 2025,…
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Muscat — 27 December 2025Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has secured third place in the 2025 Arab University Rankings, an emerging classification issued by the Association of Arab Universities, affiliated with the League of Arab States and headquartered in…
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