Oman Updates

23/06/2026

Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has taken decisive action in the Muscat Governorate by seizing hundreds of children's confectionery products deemed harmful to health and safety. Judicial officers confiscated 55 boxes of cigarette-imitation candies and 387 boxes of syringe-shaped sweets from local commercial establishments. These products were withdrawn from the market as they violated established safety standards and were considered inappropriate for children. The Consumer Protection Authority continues to monitor markets across the Sultanate to ensure all products sold meet strict health regulations, with legal proceedings now underway against the violating retailers.
Read More: https://www.muscatdaily.com/2026/06/23/cpa-seizes-illegal-candy-sales-imitating-smoking-and-syringes/

23/06/2026

The Mango Festival 2026 has launched in Suhar, North Batinah, running from June 23 to 25 at Bazaar Sohar. The event celebrates Omani agricultural heritage by showcasing a wide variety of mangoes and other seasonal crops like dates, figs, and grapes. Visitors can explore 45 dedicated stalls while attending expert-led lectures on modern farming techniques and pest management. Open daily from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the festival provides a platform for farmers to share success stories and exchange knowledge, ultimately strengthening the Sultanate’s agricultural sector and supporting local economic growth.

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

MUSCAT – According to the latest forecast, parts of the Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas are expected to witness cumulus cloud development during the afternoon, bringing scattered rainfall that may become thundery at times. The thunderstorm alert, classified as moderate in intensity, remains ...

23/06/2026

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23/06/2026

Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has enforced a temporary closure of a furniture and curtain sales business in the North Batinah Governorate following a judicial order. The action was taken after the establishment failed to fulfil service agreements, causing significant delays for customers and providing substandard workmanship. Furthermore, the supplier neglected to provide required service warranties, violating established consumer rights.
Read More: https://www.muscatdaily.com/2026/06/23/cpa-temporarily-closes-furniture-establishment/

23/06/2026

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has successfully dismantled a major cross-border drug trafficking network operating in the North Batinah Governorate. Following intelligence received from Bahrain, surveillance teams monitored the suspects before arresting two Asian nationals involved in the distribution and attempted smuggling of narcotics. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 150 bags of crystal methamphetamine and more than 1,000 morphine capsules, valued at approximately RO 500,000.
Read More: https://www.muscatdaily.com/2026/06/22/rop-busts-cross-border-drug-ring-seizes-narcotics-worth-ro500000/

23/06/2026

MUSCAT – The Directorate General of Customs Affairs said the seizure was made after officers identified irregularities in the parcel during customs inspection, leading to the discovery of ma*****na concealed inside the shipment. Read MoreOman’s mobile subscriptions exceed 8.2 million with 2% gro...

23/06/2026