Oman’s Optimist Team ready for the 2025 Optimist African Championship in Tanzania

Muscat: Five members of Oman’s Optimist Team are currently preparing to travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 2025 Optimist African Championship. Getting underway on 2 August 2025, the week-long event will bring together 75 of the best Optimist …

Oman launches ‘Aman’ National Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

MUSCAT – This initiative underscores Oman’s unwavering commitment to protecting human dignity and aims to significantly raise public awareness about the dangers and various forms of human trafficking. The campaign reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s firm …

‘Pass By’ campaign launched in Duqm to boost summer tourism in Oman

MUSCAT – The initiative features a wide array of cultural, entertainment, and tourism-focused events aimed at promoting Duqm as a vibrant summer destination. The campaign seeks to stimulate economic and tourism activity in the area by encouraging …

Oman delays Phase 3 of Digital Tax Stamp rollout to November 1

Muscat: Originally scheduled for August 1, 2025, the new enforcement date provides importers, manufacturers, and retailers with additional time to prepare for full compliance with the DTS requirements. The system applies to excise goods such as soft drinks …

Oman’s CPA recalls over 8,400 Anker power banks due to fire risk

MUSCAT – The recall affects Anker models A1681, A1257, A1647, and A1652, manufactured between 2023 and 2025. Consumers are urged to check their devices and verify the serial numbers through the official recall portal at: recall.cpa.gov.om. The decision to …

Oman’s Embassy in Japan issues safety advisory following tsunami warning

MUSCAT – In an official statement, the embassy urged all citizens to strictly follow the instructions issued by local Japanese authorities and to avoid designated evacuation areas for their safety. The advisory comes after the Japan Meteorological Agency …

Oman welcomes UK intent to recognize Palestinian state

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has welcomed the announcement by Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, of his country's intention to recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. The Sultanate of Oman …

Phase 3 of Digital Tax Stamp postponed in Oman

Muscat: The Tax Authority has postponed the enforcement date for Phase Three of the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) System on excise goods, which includes soft drinks, energy drinks, and other excise beverages (excluding sweetened beverages). The new domestic …

Oman’s transport ministry completes 99% of infrastructure repairs on Sultan Qaboos Road after monsoon damage

MUSCAT – The repairs are part of the Ministry’s project to address damage caused by recent monsoon weather conditions in the governorates of South Al Batinah and North Al Batinah. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the road network …

Royal Oman Police arrest citizen for reckless driving at Salalah tourist site