Oman: Rains expected in Dhofar and Al Hajar

Muscat: There has been a continued influx of high and medium clouds over Oman's skies with chances of scattered rainfall along the Arabian Sea coasts and parts of the desert areas of the Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates. There are chances of rising …

Rise in temperatures expected on July 30 in Oman

Oman launches $208mln Salalah tourism project

Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism complex in the southern Salalah province, with an estimated investment of 80 million Omani rials ($208 million). The project is considered a landmark tourism venture due to its prime location and …

Commercial establishment in Oman fined RO 1,000, sentenced to jail for violating consumer law

MUSCAT – The court sentenced the owner of the establishment and his business partner to one month in prison and imposed a fine of RO 1,000. They were also ordered to cover the criminal case expenses. The verdict follows a complaint filed by a consumer with …

Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m investment plan to boost tourism in Oman's Salalah

Abu Dhabi has set out a Dh764.5 million ($208 million) investment strategy to boost tourism in Salalah, Oman, with plans for a sprawling luxury resort and a marina and beachfront revamp that will help generate hundreds of jobs. The major development – set …

Oman announces plans to build 18 new dams in A'Dhahirah

Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced plans to build a total of 18 groundwater recharge dams within A'Dhahirah Governorate as part of a community partnership project, reported Oman News Agency.    The move is …

Oman’s leopard breeding programme records breakthrough after 26 years

Muscat – The Wild Mammal Breeding Centre under Royal Court Affairs has reported success in breeding Arabian leopards, marking renewed efforts to prevent the extinction of the region’s most threatened big cat. A female leopard named Al Muzn, now around two …

SOHAR Port and Freezone Signs MoU to Develop Natural Hydrogen Value Chain in Oman

SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland’s HYNAT SA company, aiming to develop an integrated natural hydrogen value chain in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership marks a significant step towards …

Oman Sets Minimum Periodic Bonuses For Omani Workers In Private Sector

The Ministry of Labour has issued a decision determining the eligibility criteria for the minimum periodic bonus for Omani workers in the private sector and the regulating conditions of its disbursement. According to the Ministry’s guidelines, Omani …

Oman: Dhofar's Khareef season spurs economic growth, boosts tourism

Oman: Dhofar Governorate is experiencing a sharp rise in commercial activity during the 2025 Khareef Season, with traditional markets and modern shopping centres bustling with visitors. The seasonal influx, driven by Dhofar’s unique monsoon climate and …