The second tranche of investment opportunities for this year for small and medium-sized enterprises was presented, with nine distinct investment prospects in seven governorates

The second phase of the plastic bag ban in the Sultanate of Oman has begun on 1 January 2025; Environment Authority said this phase will focus on tightening restrictions on the use of single-use plastic bags

Oman's first ecological park dedicated to baobab trees was established the Wilayat of Mirbat, in cooperation with an initiative undertaken by the Environment Conservation Society; 160 baobab trees have been planted so far

All citizens and residents are asked to exchange obsolete banknotes before the 31 December deadline, in order to streamline the circulation of the national currency and align with updated monetary policies

The foundation stone was laid for a new hospital in South Al Sharqiyah; it will be built on a area of 343.000 square meters with a construction area of 58.000, with 170 beds, 38 outpatient clinics and emergency and trauma department