14+ hour, 21+ min ago   (299+ words) Muscat – The Tax Authority has set minimum standard prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products for the calculation of excise tax, with the new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under Decision No 206/2026, the standard price of a pack containing 20 cigarettes…...

16+ hour, 11+ min ago   (284+ words) Musandam – The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Musandam has launched the National Livestock Vaccination Campaign for 2026/27, calling on livestock owners across the governorate to cooperate with veterinary teams and make use of the vaccination services provided....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (448+ words) Muscat- Oman’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, driven by increased investment and projects by the public and private sectors aimed at diversifying tourism products and experiences and improving the quality of services. According to a report titled “The State…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (155+ words) Khasab – Oman is participating in WorldFood Moscow 2026, to be held in the Russian capital from September 15 to 18, with 16 Omani companies seeking to expand their presence in the Russian and Central Asian markets. The participation is organised under the Oman Exports…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (540+ words) Muscat – People in Oman show a cautious approach to personal finances, with investment, debt repayment and savings featuring prominently among their financial goals, but gaps remain in emergency planning, budgeting and the use of professional financial advice, according to a…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (367+ words) Muscat – Kistos Holdings, a UK-based independent, integrated energy company, has taken legal ownership of producing Blocks 3 & 4 onshore Oman from Mitsui E&P Middle East following the issuance of a Royal Decree. The company said it had received confirmation from the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (407+ words) Organised by the securities market regulatory authorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, the fourth edition culminated in an award ceremony held recently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the young Omani siblings were recognised for their winning entry....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (300+ words) Salalah – Dhofar’s Khareef 2026 attracted 881,424 visitors between June 21 and August 15, marking a 6.6% increase compared with 827,115 visitors recorded during the same period in 2025. Preliminary estimates released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed that Omani visitors accounted for 72.5% of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (358+ words) Muscat – Work is advancing on the Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex in Seeb, a 400,000sqm development that will bring together some of Oman’s most important cultural institutions, including the National Library, National Archives and National Theatre. The project is one…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (257+ words) Muscat – Future Fund Oman (FFO) is investing RO4mn in a RO12.7mn maternal and fetal care project that will establish Muscat’s first specialised hospital dedicated to women’s health. Oman Investment Authority (OIA) said the Maternal and Fetal Care Centre will focus on specialised…...