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Muscat: Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, will partially close traffic on Al Ansab Roundabout, effective from the evening of Monday, September 1, 2025. The closure is part of ongoing work to complete the Al Ansab Bridge, which is part of the Al Ansab–Al Jifnain Road dualization project. The Municipality urged motorists to exercise caution and follow all on-site traffic instructions and diversions to ensure the safety of both drivers and construction workers.

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has notified the arrest of 21 individuals of Asian nationality on charges of illegal entry into the country. According to a statement from the ROP, the Coast Guard Police of the Musandam Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the Musandam Naval Base, apprehended the infiltrators while they were attempting to enter the country illegally through the Wilayat of Khasab. Legal procedures are being completed against them.

Muscat: The Food Safety and Quality Center has issued a public warning advising consumers to avoid two bottled water brands, Seven Rivers and Mountain Drops. According to the Center, laboratory tests detected Pseudomonas aeruginosa in both products, a bacterium that poses health risks if consumed. The affected Seven Rivers batch includes 500 ml bottles produced on May 21, 2025, with an expiry date of May 21, 2026. The product originates from the United Arab Emirates. Similarly, the Mountain Drops brand was also flagged, with contamination detected in 250 ml bottles from two separate batches: one produced on July 7, 2025…

Muscat: Each unit is equipped with two restrooms for women, two for men, and one dedicated restroom for people with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. In a move to enhance public services and improve comfort for residents and visitors, Muscat Municipality has installed modern public restroom units at several key locations across the capital. The new facilities are located at:1. Sur al Hadid Walkway2. Near Seeb Souq (Street Vendors Project)3. Damaa Street (near Sayyida Fatma bint Ali Al Said Mosque)4. Damaa Street (near The Village)5. Qurum Beach (near Grand Hyatt)6. Bausher, Al Maha Street (Street Vendors Project) Each unit is…

Muscat: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance electronic services and facilitate accessibility, Muscat Governorate, representing the municipal sector, is highlighting the availability of temporary and permanent parking permit services through the Baladiyeti mobile app. You can accomplish most of your transactions electronically … Parking permit included,” states the Governorate’s awareness series on its services and facilities.The Baladiyeti app offers temporary and permanent parking permits with the following option: RO 15 per month for one feeable zone; RO 20 per month for all fee zones.Required documents for parking permits:• Valid Identity Card• Vehicle ownership details• Number of months needed…

Muscat: The rule applies to all companies—local, regional, and foreign—with no exceptions. Firms that fail to comply face fines of up to OMR 2,000, licence suspensions, and even jail terms for violators. Unlicensed workers risk deportation. The decision, which requires delivery professionals to obtain a professional license, aims to regulate the logistics sector and ensure fair competition.In a statement to Atheer, Zaher bin Abdullah Al Sheikh, Director of Professional Standards Department at the Ministry of Labour, confirmed that the ministry, in cooperation with the Labor Market Regulatory Committee and the Oman Logistics Association, is facilitating the necessary licensing procedures for…

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced ‘Shahin’ as the name of the unified national application for electric vehicle (EV) charging in the Sultanate of Oman. The name was selected through a public participation campaign, where people were invited to help shape the national digital identity by voting for the app’s name. “Based on the results, the name “Shahin” was chosen as the official name for the unified national electric vehicle charging application in the Sultanate of Oman, reflecting a national identity linked to energy and sustainable mobility. The visual identity for the application will be…

Muscat: SalamAir has announced a limited-time promotion offering one-way fares from Muscat to several international destinations starting from as low as RO 19.99. Oman’s low-cost carrier, SalamAir, has launched an exclusive “Breaking Fares” campaign featuring heavily discounted rates for one-way travel from Muscat to over 20 popular destinations. Fares begin at just RO 19.99 and include 5kg of hand luggage under the airline’s Lite fare category. Destinations under the RO 19.99 fare include major cities across India, Pakistan, and the GCC, such as Bangalore, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Doha, Dubai, Dammam, and more. Additionally, passengers flying to…

Muscat: Mwasalat, the public transport company, has introduced an open-top bus tour in Dhofar as part of its #BreakTheBarrier campaign launched during the Khareef season. The initiative, held in partnership with Omantel, aims to enrich the community experience and provide visitors with unique tourism opportunities during the Dhofar Khareef festival. The Governor of Dhofar toured the bus and was briefed on the services and tourism experiences the company is offering this season. He emphasised the importance of such initiatives in supporting the tourism sector and advancing modern modes of transportation in the governorate.

Muscat: Royal Oman Police warns against fake websites posing as official complaint portals. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has warned citizens and residents about fraudulent websites impersonating official platforms for submitting complaints and reports. According to the ROP, these fake sites are designed to deceive users into revealing personal and banking information. Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and avoid sharing sensitive details unless the source has been verified. The ROP stressed the need to rely only on official and trusted channels when filing reports or accessing police services.