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18/09/2026

Instead of confining herself to the boundaries of home and office, Saudi chose to chase her dreams, push her limits and step beyond her comfort zone. She took on the challenge — and conquered it.

A section of the service road in Liwa Wilayat, North Al Batinah, will be closed for 10 days starting Thursday morning, S...
17/09/2026

A section of the service road in Liwa Wilayat, North Al Batinah, will be closed for 10 days starting Thursday morning, September 17. The temporary closure is required to upgrade the road and add a second lane to the roundabout as part of the entrance development project. The municipality has urged motorists to exercise caution and use designated alternative routes.

The Bidiya Sands Carnival 2026 will be held from November 19 to December 19. The debut of the ‘Oman International Baja’ ...
17/09/2026

The Bidiya Sands Carnival 2026 will be held from November 19 to December 19. The debut of the ‘Oman International Baja’ motor rally serves as the month-long event’s headline attraction. Organized by the Oman Automobile Association under FIA standards, the carnival features desert motorsport, a 5-km obstacle race, and cultural activities. Bringing together participants from over 20 countries, the event aims to boost desert tourism and support local businesses.

17/09/2026

Free NORKA registration camp at KM Trading, Ruwi, on Friday, September 18, from 4:30 pm onwards. Don’t miss this opportunity!

The Consumer Protection Authority in Barka, South Al Batinah, has confiscated more than 1,000 packets of prohibited and...
17/09/2026

The Consumer Protection Authority in Barka, South Al Batinah, has confiscated more than 1,000 packets of prohibited and unlicensed to***co products. The seized items included 615 pouches of Pan Bahar smokeless to***co, 400 cigarette packs of Royal and Manchester brands, and a quantity of unauthorized capsules. The inspection was launched following consumer complaints regarding the illegal sale of banned chewing to***co in local commercial establishments. Officials have taken the contraband into custody and initiated legal proceedings against the violating businesses.

Trial operations for the cross-border ‘Hafeet Rail’ project connecting Oman and the UAE are scheduled to begin in the fo...
17/09/2026

Trial operations for the cross-border ‘Hafeet Rail’ project connecting Oman and the UAE are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, according to Oman’s Ministry of Transport. The 238-kilometer railway line will connect the port city of Sohar to the UAE’s national rail network via Al Buraimi and Al Ain. Featuring passenger trains capable of speeds up to 200 km/h alongside dedicated freight services, the project will significantly reduce travel times and logistics costs while boosting economic and trade ties between the two Gulf nations.

Oman’s Transport, Communications and Information Technology Minister, Sayyid Saud bin Hamoud Al Ma’awali, announced that...
16/09/2026

Oman’s Transport, Communications and Information Technology Minister, Sayyid Saud bin Hamoud Al Ma’awali, announced that the contractor has been approved to carry out development works aimed at easing severe traffic congestion on Muscat Expressway. The plan includes converting the Al qurm Nature Park roundabout into a signalized junction, developing the road up to Halban, adding new fly-overs, and creating a new exit near Rusayl Bridge.

Nine expatriate workers were arrested in Oman for violating fisheries laws in three separate incidents along the coast b...
16/09/2026

Nine expatriate workers were arrested in Oman for violating fisheries laws in three separate incidents along the coast between September 12 and 15, 2026. Inspection teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources intercepted the workers engaged in illegal fishing activities for squid, shrimp, and sardines across the Al Wusta, South Al Sharqiyah, and Duqm regions. Authorities seized their boats, engines, and illegal catches while urging all fishermen to comply with marine fishing regulations.

16/09/2026

Mandi Manzil is bringing the same irresistible flavours that took Kerala by storm to Muscat! If you are a mandi lover, this place should definitely be on your must-try list. Try their Al Fahm Mandi and let us know what you think.

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