MUSCAT: In 2024, the Sultanate of Oman witnessed a total of 1,854 road accidents resulting in 586 fatalities and 1,936 injuries, according to the annual report released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). These figures highlight the ongoing challenges faced by road safety authorities despite Oman’s reputation for having one of the…
MUSCAT: Emergency responders from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in North Al Batinah acted swiftly after receiving a distress call reporting that a woman had fallen into a well on private residential property in Sohar Wilayat. Upon arrival, rescue teams assessed the depth, structure, and stability of the well to plan a safe…
MUSCAT: Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has clarified that no insurance company has been authorised to raise premiums on mandatory third-party vehicle insurance, following reports of price hikes by certain providers. In its latest public statement, the regulator firmly reiterated its position that any adjustments to compulsory insurance charges must receive explicit prior approval from…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), has announced the launch of recruitment for several positions targeted at male applicants for the 2025 intake of pilot officer cadets and university air force cadets. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to attract highly motivated Omani youth to…
MUSCAT: Oman continues to demonstrate a robust commitment to securing its energy future by balancing oil and gas production with effective reserve replacement strategies, according to Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al Anbouri, Director General of Exploration and Production at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Averaging 993,000 barrels of crude oil and condensates per day…
SOHAR: Police in Oman’s North Al Batinah Governorate have arrested two Omani nationals and one individual of Arab nationality following an investigation into the theft of multiple air conditioning units from a women’s sports hall located in Sohar Wilayat. The operation was launched after hall management reported the disappearance of the units, prompting officers to…
MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s leading low-cost carrier, has expanded its growing fleet with the arrival of its newest aircraft, an Airbus A321neo named ‘Muttrah’. The name, which pays tribute to Muscat’s historic coastal district, was selected through a popular Instagram vote organised by the airline. Thousands of passengers and social media followers participated in the online…
MUSCAT: A tragic road accident in Oman’s Ibri Wilayat has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left one person critically injured following a collision involving a heavy truck. Preliminary reports from local authorities indicate that the incident occurred along a major transport route frequently used by commercial vehicles linking Ibri to surrounding areas….
NORTH AL BATINAH: North Batinah Municipality has closed a café found operating without the required commercial license and in violation of established health and safety regulations. The enforcement action follows an inspection campaign aimed at ensuring adherence to municipal standards across food and beverage establishments. Inspectors reported that the café was functioning despite the absence…
MUSCAT: Issued under the authority of the Veterinary Quarantine Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 45/2004, alongside its Executive Regulations under Ministerial Resolution No. 107/2008, the newly enacted decision reflects concerted efforts to uphold animal welfare and safeguard public health. Acting on the recommendation of the competent veterinary authority, it introduces a prohibition on importing…
