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Muscat- Following a ruling by India’s Supreme Court, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced special board examinations for Class 12 regular and private candidates in GCC and West Asian countries. The exams cover 40 academic and skill-based subjects that were previously canceled earlier this year due to regional tensions. Eligible students can register through the official CBSE website from September 22 to 26, with their new scores set to replace previous assessment-based results.
Muscat- Muscat Municipality has released a comprehensive set of safety and hygiene guidelines for salons, urging both customers and business operators to maintain strict public health standards. Key recommendations for customers include ensuring that salons are properly licensed, verifying that staff wear designated uniforms, and checking that equipment is thoroughly sterilized. The municipality emphasized that single-use items must never be reused and that all cosmetic products should remain in their original containers. To further minimize health risks and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, residents are encouraged to bring and use their own personal beauty tools whenever possible.
Muscat: Under Decision No. 206/2026, Oman’s Tax Authority has established minimum standard reference prices for tobacco products to calculate excise taxes. Effective October 1, 2026, the baseline price will be set at no less than RO 1 for a pack of 20 cigarettes and RO 2.500 per 250 grams for shisha and other ready-to-use tobacco products. Excise tax will be calculated based on whichever is higher: the retail selling price or the newly established standard benchmark value.
Muscat: According to the latest data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Oman is seeing no immediate relief from high temperatures. Hamra Al Drooa recorded the country’s peak temperature of 46.8°C over a 24-hour period, with multiple other regions also crossing the mid-45°C mark.
Muscat: Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued an urgent advisory urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the Boon NURSH Silicone Bottle (8 oz. 3-Pack, Model No. B11564). The safety alert was triggered after authorities found that the bottle’s outer plastic layer can peel and detach, creating small pieces that pose a serious choking hazard to children. Consumers possessing this specific model are advised to discontinue use immediately and report any retailers continuing to sell the affected product.
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has cautioned citizens and residents against deceptive online messages promoting a fake 50% discount on traffic fines. Authorities advise the public to avoid clicking unverified links, protect personal data, and rely solely on official police channels for updates.
Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Transport has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor Group to pilot the country’s first hydrogen-powered city bus. Operated by Mwasalat, the 24-seat fuel-cell bus will hit Muscat’s public transport routes from late 2026 to 2027 as part of the nation’s push toward low-carbon mobility and Oman Vision 2040.
Muscat: Discover Oman’s newest free outdoor fitness spaces. Located in Muttrah and Qurum, these public gyms feature modern workout equipment for cardio and strength training against a stunning coastal backdrop.
Muscat: Air connectivity between Oman and Saudi Arabia is set to expand following approval from Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for Saudi Airlines to introduce new direct services. Under the newly approved schedule, the Saudi national carrier will operate three direct flights per week connecting the Omani capital, Muscat, with the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The route officially launches on October 27, 2026. The addition of these flights aims to provide travelers with more flexible options, catering to the growing volume of business travelers, tourists, and transit passengers moving between the two neighboring Gulf nations. Industry officials note that the initiative…
MUSCAT — The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have successfully dismantled a criminal gang responsible for a string of thefts targeting farms and animal enclosures in the North Al Batinah Governorate. According to the North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, seven individuals—all possessing prior criminal records—were taken into custody following a series of coordinated operations. The suspects are accused of plundering more than 130 heads of livestock from multiple properties across wilayats including Sohar, Saham, and Al Khabourah. Authorities have confirmed that all necessary legal proceedings against the apprehended individuals are currently being finalized.