Omani Authorities Sound Alarm Over Online Exploitation Risks Authorities in the Sultanate of Oman have issued a solemn warning regarding the growing threat of children being groomed and lured online through digital platforms. Experts highlight that popular online electronic games and social media applications are increasingly being targeted by bad…

Debates Emerge Over Cross-Company Regulatory Restrictions Concerns are growing across Oman’s business community regarding administrative policies that extend regulatory restrictions across commercial registrations linked by a common owner, partner, or authorized manager. Under current enforcement mechanisms, a violation or compliance lock placed on one enterprise can trigger automatic restrictions on…

TRA Mandates Telecom Connection Certificates for Building Completion Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced updated regulatory requirements governing the installation of passive telecommunications infrastructure in real estate developments. Under the newly issued framework, property developers and owners must obtain an official telecom connection certificate as a mandatory prerequisite for…

TRA Issues Updated Framework for Telecom Number Portability Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued updated regulations governing mobile and fixed-line telecommunications number portability across the Sultanate. The regulatory update establishes a structured framework designed to streamline how consumers switch service providers while retaining their existing telephone numbers. By updating…

Oman Unveils 2026–2030 National Cybersecurity Framework The Sultanate of Oman has formally launched a comprehensive 2026–2030 national cybersecurity strategy designed to protect its digital landscape and secure state data assets. Developed by the Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) in close collaboration with public institutions and private sector leaders, the multi-year framework…

Oman Unveils Strategic Industrial Expansion to Diversify Non-Oil Economy The Sultanate of Oman has formally launched four brand-new industrial cities positioned strategically across key economic hubs in the country. Developed under the umbrella of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), these new zones represent a major step forward in…