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…

Oman Tax Authority Announces Mandatory E-Invoicing Framework Oman’s Tax Authority has announced that electronic tax invoicing will become mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses starting in April 2027. The regulatory shift will completely replace conventional paper documents and standard PDF invoices with a unified, standardized digital system. Designed to modernize the…

Omantel Unveils Digital Safety Initiative During Khareef Dhofar Season 2026 Telecommunications leader Omantel has launched a comprehensive digital awareness initiative titled ‘The Digital Detective’ as part of its official participation in the Khareef Dhofar Season 2026. The program is specifically engineered to promote digital safety among children, equipping the younger…

Oman Accelerates Digital Economy Transformation Through E-Commerce Milestones The Sultanate of Oman is making rapid strides in expanding its digital economy, having successfully completed 87% of its National E-Commerce Plan. Overseen by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the strategic framework is designed to modernize the country’s commercial…

Oman Accelerates Digital Economy Growth with E-Commerce Plan Progress The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey, completing 86.7% of its National E-Commerce Plan 2022–2027. National authorities have successfully delivered 26 out of 30 planned strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the country’s commercial landscape.…

HH Sayyid Bilarab Graces Ceremony Honouring Outstanding GED Students The Governorate of Muscat hosted a prestigious ceremony at W Muscat to honour top-performing General Education Diploma (GED) students across the governorate for the 2025–2026 academic year. The event was held under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham…

Oman’s University of Buraimi Alerts Community to Ongoing Cyber Threat The University of Buraimi has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory following official alerts regarding an active phishing campaign targeting higher education institutions across the Sultanate. Security authorities identified sophisticated digital attempts designed to deceive students, faculty, and administrative staff into…

Muscat Municipality Modernizes Field Inspection Operations As part of its ongoing digital transformation journey, Muscat Municipality has upgraded its field inspection framework by equipping inspectors with advanced handheld devices. The modern technological approach is designed to enhance overall operational performance, elevate municipal service quality, and streamline regulatory monitoring across the…