Iranian Drones Hit Fuel Tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port, Massive Fires Erupt, Tehran Denies Role The widening conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has now reached one of the Gulf’s most strategically important maritime hubs. On March 11, 2026, multiple drones struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah in Oman, igniting […]
Oman orders early March salary payments for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr/Representative Image With Eid Al Fitr 1447 AH approaching, authorities in Oman have directed government entities and private companies to release March salaries earlier than usual to help workers prepare for the holiday. The move aims to ensure financial […]
Pet owners fleeing Dubai are dumping their pets on the street in a hurry to escape the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Veterinarians in Dubai shared that they have seen an influx in inquiries about euthanising pets as the conflict persists, with other owners simply leaving their cats and dogs on the streets. There […]
Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Forces Oman Air to Cancel Flights: What Travellers Need to Know Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions as Oman Air announced the cancellation of several flights due to ongoing regional airspace closures linked to escalating geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a wider aviation crisis unfolding across the […]
Orange Card, Exit Fees, Visa on Arrival: What UAE Travellers Must Know Before Driving to Oman As Eid Al Fitr 2026 approaches and residents of the United Arab Emirates prepare for a long holiday, many are eyeing a scenic road trip to neighbouring Oman, which is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to […]
Oman Education Ministry announces new teaching vacancies/Image: X Oman’s Ministry of Education has announced a new round of teaching vacancies in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, opening the door for graduates and aspiring educators to join the national school system. The move is aimed at strengthening the teaching workforce and supporting the sustainable employment […]
Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows […]
Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry of […]
du to invest in the subsea fibre optic network that will link six key locations, with landing points in Kalba in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore. In a major step for the UAE’s digital infrastructure ambitions, telecom provider du has announced a strategic partnership to […]
Viral Whale Video Sparks Safety Alert: Oman Authorities Say This Could Be Deadly Oman’s Environment Authority has issued a public warning urging people not to dive near orca whales (killer whales) after a video showing a man swimming close to the massive marine predators went viral online. The authority cautioned residents and visitors that attempting […]
