Widespread Access Issues Spark Nationwide TikTok Ban Speculation Speculation regarding a potential restriction or ban on TikTok in Oman has intensified following widespread reports from users experiencing severe connectivity disruptions. Across the Sultanate, individuals reported being unable to open the short-form video application, refresh content feeds, or access live streaming…

TRA Ceases Handling Postal Service Complaints Following Sector Transfer Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has officially announced that it will no longer receive or handle postal service complaints. This administrative change follows the formal transfer of regulatory responsibilities and sector oversight for postal services to the Ministry of Transport, Communications…

Oman Tax Authority Outlines Non-Compliance Penalties for Fawtara System The Oman Tax Authority has issued a clear compliance warning to businesses across the Sultanate regarding the upcoming implementation of the mandatory Fawtara e-invoicing system set for 2027. Idris bin Mahmoud Al Rashdi, Project Manager of the Electronic Invoicing Project, clarified…

TRA Launches Technical Framework to Safeguard Internet-Connected Vehicles Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced a comprehensive set of proposed technical regulations aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational safety of internet-connected vehicles across the Sultanate. As modern automotive technologies increasingly rely on real-time internet connectivity, telematics, and…

Oman Mobile Subscriptions Reach 8.32 Million Driven by Postpaid Demand Mobile telecommunications subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman surged to 8.324 million by the end of June 2026, according to official data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The steady growth in connection numbers highlights the…

Public Prosecution Outlines Severe Penalties for Digital Media Alteration Oman’s Public Prosecution has issued a stern legal warning regarding the unauthorized alteration of digital media, declaring that modifying a person’s audio recordings, videos, or photos to defame, insult, or harm their dignity constitutes a serious cybercrime. Under Omani cybercrime legislation,…

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Reminds Traders of Non-Cash Rules The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has issued a regulatory reminder to all businesses involved in buying and selling precious metals and valuable stones across Oman. Under Ministerial Decision No. 425/2023, commercial entities are strictly…