Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday in Oman, detailing 20-year-old Omani footballer Tariq Al Saadi signing with Leyton Orient. We also cover the official 14-day free tourist visa expansion for over 100 countries, heavy summer rains in Ibra, supercars taking over Qurum, and the Spider-Man cinema frenzy

Marwan kicks off the new week on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, covering Mwasalat's major transition to cashless bus payments in Muscat and Salalah. We also unpack Oman's brand-new 14-day tourist visa regulation, the latest flight schedule updates from Oman Air, and ongoing diplomatic talks over the Strait of Hormuz.

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, detailing His Majesty's high-level diplomatic call with the UK Prime Minister regarding regional de-escalation. We also cover the emergency closure of the Amerat to Bausher mountain pass for rock-fall protection, new road openings in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, and the Delta Aquariid meteor shower lighting up Omani skies.

Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday in Oman, breaking down the Environment Authority's new six-month ban on shark import permits, the Food Safety and Quality Center's strict warning on infant food social media ads, national initiatives for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, rising oil prices, and Oman's resilient property market.

Marwan recaps a monumental Tuesday in Oman, breaking down the Sultanate's historic proposal to Iran for a joint, regional management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz. We also unpack new warnings from the Oman Human Rights Commission on protecting children on social media, the Real Estate Exhibition launch in Salalah, and the arrival of direct Air Tanzania flights

Marwan kicks off the new work week, detailing the massive surge in trade efficiency following Oman Customs' palletized cargo rule. We also cover His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s state visit to Kuwait, rising international tourism numbers in Dhofar, and crucial road safety guidelines for foggy mountain passes.

Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, covering the court conviction of three individuals over cybercrime and vote-buying offenses. We also detail major road closures between Al Ansab and Al Amerat, unpack a viral debate on housekeeper trust, and celebrate Oman's top global ranking for Quality of Life.

Marwan recaps a Tuesday in Oman, detailing Public Prosecution's strict new warning on digital privacy and unauthorized sharing. We also explore post-World Cup humor in Muscat, Robin Banks' camel story, and a viral Pakistani expat in Dhofar who speaks five languages fluently.

Marwan covers a historic Wednesday in Oman, detailing Oman Customs' mandatory new border rules taking effect today, the intensifying international standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, and major upcoming labor reforms for expatriate employees.

Marwan breaks down a fast-moving Tuesday in Oman, detailing the Foreign Ministry's statements on regional security, a new international media agreement signed in Azerbaijan, and a serious traffic reminder out of Haima.