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Muscat: In response to public demand and to provide a broader opportunity for beneficiaries for compliance, the Ministry of Labour has announced the extension of the status correction period for individuals and employees until December 31, 2025. The previous deadline, originally set for July 31, 2025, has now been postponed by five months. According to the Ministry, this final extension aims to enable the largest possible number of beneficiaries to rectify their legal status in line with labour laws and regulations. In a circular issued online, the Ministry stated: “With reference to the previous circular issued on 8 July 2025…
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) Traffic Department has confirmed in an exclusive interview with The Arabian Stories that its newly activated AI-powered traffic monitoring system will include electric scooter riders if they operate on main roads. Responding to a question on whether the smart surveillance system extends to alternative mobility vehicles, the ROP clarified that the monitoring system is designed to cover all road users within the camera’s detection zones. “The monitoring system will cover all road users within the camera’s detection zones, including riders of electric scooters if they use main roads. The aim is to ensure the…
Muscat: The Oman Kite Festival 2025 concluded after ten exciting days of competitions held across Oman’s scenic coastal areas. From July 15 to 24, over 90 international athletes took part in thrilling kite races, including the multi-stage “Oman Downwinder,” covering locations from Barr Al Hikman to Ras Al Hadd. Organized by OMRAN Group in collaboration with Oman Sail, Visit Oman, and Oman Adventure Centre, the festival aimed to boost adventure tourism. The closing ceremony took place at The Beachfront in Sur under the patronage of Dr. Yahya bin Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah.
Muscat: The Earthquake Monitoring Centre at Sultan Qaboos University has reported a moderate earthquake in the Arabian Sea, registering a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale. According to the Centre, the tremor occurred at precisely 2:02 PM local time on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The epicentre was located approximately 235 kilometres south-southwest of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate.
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion has seized 300 commercial establishments in the Mabelah Industrial Area of Seeb Wilayat for failing to comply with mandatory electronic payment service requirements. The seizure follows an inspection campaign undertaken by the Ministry as part of its ongoing oversight efforts to ensure market regulation and consumer protection. The operation was carried out by the Ministry’s Inspection Department, which continues to intensify inspection campaigns aimed at verifying adherence to commercial laws and regulations.
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced that effective September 1, 2025, all individuals working in key logistics roles, including truck drivers, water tanker operators, and food delivery personnel, must obtain a mandatory Professional Practice License. This decision, which applies to both Omani and expatriate workers in designated roles, is part of the Ministry’s efforts to regulate the labour market, enhance the efficiency of the workforce in Oman, and ensure that professions are practiced in accordance with approved professional standards.The Ministry stressed that obtaining a Professional Practice License from the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector is a mandatory…
Muscat: SGIVS Global, the official partner of the Indian Embassy in Muscat, has officially commenced operations at its first dedicated consular services centre in OmanLocated at Al Raid Business Centre in Al Qurum, Muscat, the centre opened its doors today, July 20, 2025, marking a major milestone in expanding consular, passport, visa, and other public service offerings across the Sultanate. The newly launched centre will handle a wide range of services including passport renewals, visa processing, attestation, Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) applications, and more. All applicants are required to book appointments in advance via the SGIVS Appointment Booking Page.This…
Muscat: The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate opened the gates of Wadi Qafifah Dam in the Wilayat of Ibra for partial drainage of water. A large amount of water had accumulated in the dam due to the heavy discharge of wadis in the wilayats of Ibra and Dima Wal Taein, Ibra registered 16 mm of rains while Wilayat of Dima Wal Taein got 5 mm of rainfall. The drainage of the water from the dam, which has a storage capacity of over 926, 000 cubic metre, was aimed to prepare the dam…
Muscat: The Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, has won the 2025 Public Architecture Award, awarded by the Australian Institute of Architects, in the International Projects category. The award was announced at the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.The museum was designed by Australian firm COX Architecture, and this award recognises their contributions to designing an architectural project that embodies environmental and cultural values and reflects the spirit of innovation in global architecture. Jury chair Wei Jien Ito emphasised that this year’s participating works reflected a diversity of geographical, cultural, and environmental challenges, and that…
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has announced the complete closure of a key exit at Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout, leading to Sultan Qaboos Street towards Seeb, Barka, and Sohar The closure, starting July 13 and lasting until August 14, 2025, is part of ongoing road maintenance efforts in the capital. In coordination with the Royal Oman Police, Muscat Municipality will temporarily shut the exit from Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout heading towards Sultan Qaboos Street and the Wilayats of Seeb, Barka, and Sohar. The closure is necessary to repair damaged parts of the street in the tunnel area.