In a decisive move to accelerate national digital transformation and optimize the local business climate, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced a sweeping overhaul of fees across the Sultanate’s national payment systems. Scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, the landmark regulatory reforms will completely eliminate charges…

During a high-level Cabinet meeting, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik officially directed relevant government authorities to conduct a comprehensive study on how children across the Sultanate interact with social media platforms. The royal directive mandates the development of a structured national regulatory framework and clear operational guidelines to protect…

Oman’s financial ecosystem is undergoing an unprecedented digital evolution, characterized by exponential growth in electronic payment channels over the past year. Official data released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) confirms that total transactions executed via the national e-payment gateway reached a staggering RO3.2 billion. This historic milestone highlights…

In a definitive move to shift cybersecurity from a purely defensive necessity into a core economic driver, a landmark report titled ‘Cybersecurity Market and Investment in the Sultanate of Oman 2026’ has officially identified six high-potential investment projects. Prepared under the joint coordination of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and…

Oman’s Supreme Judicial Council and Public Prosecution have issued a combined public reminder confirming that unauthorized access to websites, information systems, or digital platforms constitutes a serious criminal offense. Governed by the newly enacted Law on Combating Cybercrime under Royal Decree No. 61/2026, the joint advisory is part of a…

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has officially launched its dedicated WhatsApp Channel, establishing a direct, verified digital pipeline to keep citizens and residents informed. Serving as a trusted, real-time authority for security news, the channel is designed to streamline public communication and eliminate the spread of unverified rumors. By leveraging…

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has officially issued Royal Decree No. 61/2026, promulgating a strict and comprehensive new Law on Combating Cybercrime across the Sultanate. This updated legal framework introduces aggressive new provisions designed to combat data hacking, digital fraud, and the rapid spread of online misinformation. Mirroring the…

Oman’s strategic ambitions to transform into a premier regional financial hub received a significant boost after State Street, one of the world’s absolute largest custodial banks, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jadwa Investment. This high-profile partnership is specifically designed to explore and capture emerging financial opportunities within…

The Ministry of Information has officially called on all media practitioners operating across various social media platforms to immediately complete their required licensing procedures. This administrative directive aligns strictly with the newly updated Executive Regulations of the Media Law, which seeks to systematically organize the digital publishing sector. The announcement…

The national platform for suggestions, complaints, and reports, Tajawob, has reached a massive milestone in civic engagement, recording more than 2.6 million visits by the end of May 2026. Alongside this high traffic volume, the digital portal successfully registered over 785,000 active users within the same timeframe. These figures underscore…