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Muscat: TRA stated that it will soon introduce a business caller identification feature to enhance protection against fraudulent calls The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that it will soon introduce a business caller identification feature to enhance protection against fraudulent calls and leverage technology to boost trust. The announcement was made during TRA’s annual media briefing, held under the theme “We Invest in Opportunities and Accelerate Building an Enhanced Digital Society,” which highlighted the achievements of 2024 in the telecommunications and postal services sectors. Eng. Omar Hamdan Al Ismaili, CEO of TRA, stated that the authority will soon issue new…
Musctat: Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a vehicle in the Wilayat of SamayilThe CDAA stated that its team managed to contain the vehicle fire without recording any injuries.
Muscat- Oman Meteorology has issued an alert for northwesterly wind activity expected to impact most governorates of Oman starting from Tuesday (April 9) evening and continuing through Wednesday (April 10) evening The forecast indicates a likelihood of rising dust and dirt, particularly in desert and open areas across the affected governorates. This could lead to a noticeable decrease in horizontal visibility for motorists and residents. There are chances of winds leading to an increase in sea waves along the coasts of the western Musandam Governorate, with wave heights potentially reaching up to 2.5 meters.
Muscat: In a statement issued, the ROP stated that vehicles are prohibited from parking on both sides of the Sultan Qaboos Street from Al Barakah Palace to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Wilayat of Bausher on Monday morning. Ahead of Eid Al Fitr, Royal Oman Police has announced parking restrictions on both sides of Sultan Qaboos Street from Al Barakah Palace to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on Monday, March 31, 2025. In a statement issued, ROP said vehicles are prohibited from parking on both sides of Sultan Qaboos Street from Al Barakah Palace to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in…
Muscat: His Excellency Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received today, March 27, copy of credentials from the Ambassadors of India and Sudan. His Excellency the Minister received, separately, a copy of credentials of His Excellency Shri G.V Srinivas, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of India to the Sultanate of Oman and His Excellency Essam Awad Metwally, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Sudan to the Sultanate of Oman. During the two meetings, His Excellency Sayyid Badr wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties. He also wished Oman’s bilateral relations with their countries’ further development and growth. The meetings…
Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) in the Sultanate of Oman has issued a call to citizens and residents to participate in the observation of the crescent moon of Shawwal 1446 AH. This observation is to take place on the evening of Saturday, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, which corresponds to March 29, 2025. MERA has requested that anyone who sights the crescent report their observation by contacting the offices of the respective Walis or judges, or by using the provided telephone numbers. Furthermore, the Ministry of Labour has announced the official Eid Al Fitr holiday,…
Muscat- Oman has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sector. As per the Royal Orders, holiday of Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH , for public and private sectors in Oman, will start on Saturday, 29 March 2025 and end as per the two following probabilities: If first day of Eid is on Sunday, official work will resume on Wednesday, 2 April 2025; if first day of Eid is on Monday, official work will resume on Sunday, 6 April 2025.
Muscat- Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, announces a partial closure of Sultan Qaboos Street for essential maintenance. The partial closure will impact Sultan Qaboos Street after Al Zulfi Roundabout, heading towards Al Khoudh Bridge. Starting Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, the closure will remain in effect until Sunday, March 23, 2025, for necessary road repairs and maintenance. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and follow traffic instructions to ensure safety and minimize disruptions.
Muscat- Muscat Municipality announces a temporary road closure in Amerat for the Al Jood Road dualization project. Muscat: The exit from Al Ihsan Roundabout towards Oman Cricket Academy will be fully closed for asphalt works from the evening of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, until Sunday, March 23, 2025. Traffic will be diverted to a temporary route during this period. Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, urges all motorists to drive cautiously and follow the traffic signs at the site.
Muscat – Police in Southern Al Sharqiyah have arrested seven Asian expatriates for drug possession. The Royal Oman Police reported that the suspects were found with over 56 kilograms of marijuana and a quantity of crystal meth. Legal procedures are underway against them.