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Muscat: The police confirmed that all the stolen items were recovered and legal procedures are underway against the accused. The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Muscat Governorate Police Command and North Al Batinah Police Command, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, have successfully apprehended four masked individuals of Asian nationality on charges of armed robbery. According to the ROP, the suspects stormed a gold shop in the Wilayat of Seeb, where they threatened and assaulted employees before stealing gold jewelry and cash worth more than 150,000 Omani Rials. The police confirmed that all…
Muscat: IndiGo has suspended its Muscat–Kannur direct flight service, with operations set to continue only until August 23. Speaking exclusively to The Arabian Stories (TAS), a local IndiGo representative confirmed that the decision to suspend the route was based on “low seasonality” and is part of the airline’s summer schedule. According to the airline’s representative travel agencies were notified of the change well in advance, though no public announcement was issued by the airline. Travel industry sources indicated that passengers who had booked tickets beyond the cut-off date have been refunded, and the service appears to have been discontinued based…
Muscat: The closure will begin on the morning of Monday, 18 August 2025, and remain in effect until the evening of Monday, 25 August 2025. Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has announced the temporary closure of Al Khuwair Street (Service Road) as part of the ongoing Al Khuwair corridor improvement project in Bowsher Governorate. The closure will begin on the morning of Monday, 18 August 2025, and remain in effect until the evening of Monday, 25 August 2025. Authorities have urged motorists to follow traffic guidelines and use alternative routes during this period to ensure smooth…
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Department has issued a weather update indicating continued inflow of cloud cover over most governorates of the Sultanate, with scattered rainfall expected in various regions. According to the forecast, clouds will continue to flow across the country, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies in many regions. Scattered rainfall is currently being recorded along the coastal stretch from Ras Al Hadd to Ras Madrakah, with similar conditions expected to persist in the coming hours. The governorates of South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar are likely to witness sporadic rain showers. In Dhofar Governorate, the monsoon season…
Muscat: Firefighting teams in North Al Batinah acted swiftly on Thursday to extinguish a house fire in Sohar, with two women sustaining injuries. The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority in North Al Batinah Governorate confirmed that a fire broke out in a residential property in Sohar. Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly and successfully brought the blaze under control before it could spread further. Two women were reported injured in the incident. They were immediately transferred to the local health complex for medical care.
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency President Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the friendly nation of India, and for the further strengthening of bilateral cooperation and partnership across various sectors in a manner that serves the interests of both countries.
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced three validity options for expatriate resident cards (one, two, and three years), with corresponding issuance and renewal fees ranging from RO 5 to RO 15, depending on the selected duration. The changes are part of Decision No. 78/2025, issued today by His Excellency Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsin al Shraiqi, Inspector-General of Police and Customs. The decision amends key provisions in the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law.According to Article 1 of the decision, the text of Article 21 of the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law referred to shall…
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology department has reported continued activity of cumulus clouds over parts of the Al Hajar Mountains, based on the latest aerial imagery. In its statement, the department indicated a possibility of scattered rain showers of varying intensity, some of which may be accompanied by thunderstorms, active downdrafts, and hail. These weather conditions could lead to the flow of wadis and ravines, prompting a call for caution, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), in cooperation with Clear Image Technology company, has launched a recall campaign for 8,442 Anker power banks due to a potential fire hazard linked to electrical short circuits. 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 recall these power banks follows reports of electrical short circuits, which could lead to overheating and potentially cause fires. “Accordingly, the company will replace the defective power bank batteries,”…
Muscat: The Primary Court in Barka has issued a ruling convicting a commercial establishment specialising in construction works for violating the provisions of the Consumer Protection Law. 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 the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), stating that he had contracted the establishment to design and install a balcony at his residence for RO 190, of which he paid an…