GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

[ad_1] GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style […]

Oman: Three French tourists dead after boat capsizes in Muscat | World News

[ad_1] Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate […]

Dolphins just 2.5 hours from Dubai? Oman’s ‘Norway of Arabia’, Khasab, steals UAE’s weekend getaway crown

[ad_1] Dolphins, Fjords and Turquoise Waters: Why Khasab Is the Middle East’s Quiet Travel Obsession If you are in the UAE and craving a break from the city buzz but don’t want to hop on a long flight, there is a serene, breathtaking corner of the Arabian Peninsula that is quietly becoming one of the […]

How powerful is Mohammed bin Salman compared to other Gulf royals?

[ad_1] How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation […]

Oman’s new auto insurance rules: Insurers to pay drivers for delayed car repairs

[ad_1] Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a […]

Oman’s new labour ban on expats in 200+ professions: What it means for workers, tourists

[ad_1] Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the […]

Oman to create 60,000 jobs to boost careers in 2026: Are you ready to apply?

[ad_1] Government and Private Sector Unite in Oman to Create 60,000 Jobs in 2026 and Boost Careers Muscat, January 12, 2026: Oman has launched a major national employment initiative for 2026, aiming to generate 60,000 new job opportunities for citizens as part of broader economic and social reforms driven by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin […]

Oman announces fireworks display in Muscat for Sultan Haitham’s accession anniversary | World News

[ad_1] Oman announces Muscat fireworks at Al Khoudh Dam on Sunday, January 11, starting 8 PM sharp/Representative Image The General Secretariat of National Celebrations has officially announced a grand fireworks display in Muscat to mark the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession to the Throne. The event will take place tomorrow, January […]

Oman Police declares January 8 as official holiday for staff to mark Annual Day | World News

[ad_1] Royal Oman Police declares official holiday on Jan 8 for staff to mark Annual Day/Image: ONA The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has declared Thursday, January 8, as an official holiday for staff working under the standard office hours system. The announcement comes in recognition of the Annual Police Day, a yearly occasion celebrated every […]

Oman announces new fees for citizenship and nationality applications | World News

[ad_1] Oman now charges OMR 600 for citizenship applications and OMR 200 for nationality withdrawal/Image: X Applying for Omani citizenship will now come with a clearly defined price tag. In a move aimed at tightening and standardising nationality services, Oman has approved a new fee structure covering both citizenship applications and requests to relinquish nationality, […]