Mwasalat, the national public transport operator in the Sultanate of Oman, has officially announced that its city bus services operating across Muscat and Salalah will no longer accept cash payments starting August 1, 2026. Under the new operational mandate, all passengers traveling on urban routes within both major metropolitan regions…

The Food Safety and Quality Center (FSQC) has issued a specialized regulatory warning specifically advising social media influencers, content creators, and advertising agencies against promoting infant and toddler food products without prior official approval. Building directly upon an earlier national advisory that mandated pre-approval for advertising all general food products,…

The Oman Housing Bank has officially launched its new Digital Waiting List Platform for home finance, enabling Omani citizens to complete housing loan applications entirely online without visiting a physical branch. Unveiled during an official exhibition in Dhofar, the remote platform allows users to create accounts, submit personal and property…

Public Prosecution has officially launched a nationwide awareness campaign emphasizing that respecting the privacy and dignity of victims of accidents, natural disasters, and emergency incidents is both a fundamental moral responsibility and a strict legal mandate. Authorities issued a stern warning against the unauthorized capturing, sharing, or publishing of photographs,…

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a comprehensive public consultation on a new draft regulation governing permits and licensing across the Sultanate’s telecommunications sector. Designed to modernize the national regulatory framework, the proposed rules seek to streamline administrative workflows, enhance service quality, and establish clear operational guidelines for companies…

The Food Safety and Quality Center (FSQC) has officially issued a directive requiring all social media influencers, content creators, digital activists, advertising agencies, commercial institutions, and food traders to secure prior official approval before promoting or advertising any food product online or through traditional media outlets. The regulatory measure reflects…

The Oman Housing Bank has officially inaugurated its first-ever Digital Waiting List Platform for housing finance, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate’s drive to modernize state banking services. Unveiled during the opening of the Real Estate Exhibition held as part of the Khareef Salalah 2026 festivities, the platform is…

The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has officially raised serious concerns regarding the increasing trend of families using children on social media platforms to gain online fame, build follower bases, or generate commercial revenue. In a formal statement addressing digital child welfare, the commission warned that subjecting young individuals to…