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…

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has reinforced its international investment footprint by expanding its capital allocations into two premier venture platforms: Cambridge Innovation Capital and Oxford Science Enterprises. By deepening its financial commitments to these prominent investment vehicles, the sovereign wealth fund gains strategic exposure to advanced portfolios of pioneering…

The Sultanate of Oman has officially adopted updated technical regulations for digital radio receivers, introducing mandatory specifications designed to elevate product quality, support modern broadcasting infrastructure, and strengthen consumer protection nationwide. Announced jointly by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Ministry of Defence, and the Telecommunications Regulatory…

Terminal 11, Oman’s premier integrated innovation hub supported by the Oman Investment Authority’s Future Fund Oman, has officially secured a strategic international partnership with the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). By joining the extensive CIC Global Network, the hub establishes a direct bridge between the Sultanate’s emerging technology ecosystem and the…

In a historic milestone for the Sultanate’s burgeoning technology and education sectors, two brilliant expatriate students residing in Oman have secured an impressive third-place finish at the prestigious 2026 World Championship, an elite international robotics competition held in the United States. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a team…

A sudden and extensive technical disruption to Meta’s global network has heavily impacted digital users across the Sultanate of Oman, leaving thousands unable to access their social media accounts. The widespread service interruption has severely degraded core functionalities on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, leading to a massive spike in localized…

The Sultanate of Oman has officially signed a landmark international agreement to join the World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) as a founding member state. The historic signing ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, where the formal accord was ratified by His Excellency Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications…

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially invited licensed transport companies to submit proposals to operate app-based land transport services at Salalah Airport. This modern digital initiative aims to enhance passenger mobility, upgrade airport ground transportation, and significantly expand the rollout of digital transport solutions across…

Salalah Airport has formally welcomed the newest addition to SalamAir’s expanding fleet, celebrating the arrival of the budget carrier’s 18th aircraft. The newly delivered airplane was honored with a traditional water cannon salute upon touchdown, a ceremonial gesture marking its official induction into active commercial service. This strategic fleet expansion…

The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Azerbaijan have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering deeper cooperation in the fields of news and media exchange. The agreement, signed between the Oman News Agency (ONA) and Azerbaijan’s state media authorities, marks a key milestone in…