A focused view of Oman’s latest business, economy and public-interest developments, organised for quick reading.
OmanQ27 July 2025The Ministry of Labour in Oman has issued Ministerial Decision No. 317/2025, setting the minimum rate for annual salary increments and the mechanism for granting them to Omani employees working in the private sector. Starting from…
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26 July 2025In a historic and controversial policy shift, Saudi Arabia has officially opened its real estate market to foreign nationals, allowing them to own property in major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Most notably, the…
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26 July 2025The Ministry of Labour in Oman has announced that, starting from August and September 2025, work permits for 27 specialized occupations in the fields of engineering, accounting, finance, auditing, and logistics will only be issued or…
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26 July 2025In a formal ceremony held at the White House, President Donald Trump received the credentials of Talal bin Suleiman Al Rahbi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States of…
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26 July 2025In the latest global safety index published by the renowned platform Numbeo, the Sultanate of Oman has secured the 6th position globally, with a safety score of 81.4. This mid-year 2025 ranking reaffirms Oman’s status as…
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25 July 2025His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation following the crash of a civilian aircraft in the Tynda region of eastern Russia, which claimed…
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26 July 2025The Royal Court of Oman has released a recent photo of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, showing him at his private residence in the United Kingdom. This comes as part of his ongoing personal and…
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26 July 2025From 1 September 2025, working in food delivery jobs without an official permit will be considered a violation punishable by a fine of up to OMR 2,000 and up to one month in prison, according to…
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26 July 2025The Public Prosecution in Oman has warned that practicing real estate brokerage without a valid license is a criminal offense, punishable by up to six months in prison or a fine of OMR 3,000 – or…
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23 July 2025According to the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 report powered by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Omani passport holders can now travel to 88 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival — an increase from…
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