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MUSCAT: Hosts Oman and Nepal booked their tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they were guaranteed top three spots on Wednesday in the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier following UAE’s win over Samoa and Qatar’s victory over Japan at the Oman Cricket Academy ground in Al Amerat. Oman and Nepal were due to face each other in Super Six phase later on Wednesday evening. Both the teams have six points each ahead of the match. Five of the first six matches in the Super Six stage went to the final over to highlight the fine margins between the…
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism suspends the licenses of a number of hotel establishments that violate quality standards As part of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism’s keenness to ensure the quality of tourism and hotel services, the Ministry has issued decisions to suspend the licenses of a number of establishments that did not comply with the approved standards after exhausting all regulatory and administrative procedures. The Ministry stresses the importance of all establishments adhering to tourism standards to avoid any legal action that may lead to the suspension or cancellation of the license.
MUSCAT – The North Batinah Municipality’s department in Al Suwaiq carried out an evening inspection campaign targeting meat sales and grilling establishments to ensure compliance with health regulations and food safety standards.
Muscat – Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued two commemorative coins in gold and silver to mark the 280th anniversary of the Al Busaid dynasty (1744–2024). The milestone highlights the sultanate’s enduring political stability under the Al Busaid leadership and its role in shaping Oman’s modern renaissance. The coins feature designs symbolising Oman’s national identity. The obverse bears a coloured image of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, along with His Majesty the Sultan’s tughra, Al Alam Palace, and the Jalali and Mirani Forts. The reverse displays colourful depictions of Sohar Fort, a traditional Omani dhow, and the names of…
MUSCAT : The advisory follows the weather alert issued by Oman Meteorology, which forecasts significant rainfall ranging between 60 to 200 mm over the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, and Al Buraimi. These areas are expected to witness the flow of valleys and ravines (wadis), accompanied by strong downward winds that may scatter unsecured objects and reduce visibility. In response, the ROP has called on all residents and motorists to strictly adhere to the following safety measures:• Do not attempt to cross flowing valleys or flooded areas.• Maintain a safe driving distance and avoid…
MUSCAT : The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has intensified inspections of gold retail outlets across Muscat to ensure that all jewellery items are properly hallmarked before being sold. The move aims to protect consumers and enhance transparency in the jewellery market. Inspection teams are conducting visits to verify that retailers comply with national hallmarking standards and that all gold products meet required purity and authenticity levels. The ministry reiterated that hallmarking is mandatory under Omani law and warned that violations will result in penalties. Officials said the campaign is part of ongoing efforts to uphold market integrity…
Muscat: Hosts Oman launched its campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia/East Asia Pacific Qualifier in emphatic fashion, brushing aside Samoa by five wickets at the Oman Cricket Academy grounds in Al Amerat on Wednesday. Duleep Mendis’ men delivered a clinical all-round performance under stand-in captain Aamir Kaleem, restricting Samoa for just 92/9 before cruising to victory with three overs to spare, reaching 96/5. Put into the field after winning the toss, Oman’s bowlers wasted no time asserting control. Shah Faisal produced a devastating opening burst, removing both openers – Sean Solia and Darius Visser – inside the…
Muscat – As per the latest update, Tropical Storm Shakti is currently located at latitude 21.5°N and longitude 60.0°E, approximately 150 kilometres away from the nearest point on the Sultanate of Oman’s coast.The storm’s wind speed around the centre is estimated at 40 to 55 knots, and meteorologists have assessed the probability of further intensification as low.
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a warning against the growing menace of real estate fraud in the Sultanate, urging citizens and residents to exercise extreme caution before signing property agreements. ccording to the ROP, fraudsters are adopting sophisticated techniques, from forging ownership documents to impersonating landlords, luring victims into bogus deals that can strip them of their savings. The scams typically appear in two forms: advertisements for apartments, villas, or houses for rent or sale, and offers of rest houses or chalets at suspiciously low prices. Criminals often use fake ID cards, illegal contracts and stamps, and…
MUSCAT – According to the report issued at 3 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the tropical depression is located at latitude 22.5°N and longitude 68.8°E, with estimated surface wind speeds ranging between 20 to 27 knots (approximately 37–50 km/h). The system is expected to move westward toward the central Arabian Sea and may intensify within the next 48 hours. However, meteorologists confirm that there is no direct impact expected on the Sultanate of Oman over the next three days. Nonetheless, medium to high-level cloud formations are expected to continue affecting parts of the country. Specialists at the National Centre…