What are the latest news in Oman? August 31st, 2026
Key developments and news in Oman around August 31, 2026:
- Oman–Saudi Economic Partnership Meeting: Oman and Saudi Arabia announced the convening of the 7th Coordination Committee meeting in Dhofar focusing on trade, industrial integration, supply chains, and the automation of “Factories of the Future”. The Arabian Stories———
- Healthcare Fee Exemption Expansion: The Ministry of Health issued Ministerial Decision No. 254/2026, officially adding death cases involving Omani citizens to the categories fully exempt from therapeutic service fees, bringing total exempt categories up to 18. -Times of Oman——–
- Egypt–Oman Free Zone Integration Talks: Bilateral talks took place between Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) and Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade to expand cooperation in pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and industrial logistics corridors connecting regional markets.- sis.gov.eg———
- Central Bank of Oman Treasury Issuance: The Central Bank of Oman completed an issuance of treasury bills valued at OMR 26.9 million to support liquidity management in the domestic financial market. -Qatar news agency——–
- Tourism & Regional Events: The 2026 Jabal Akhdar Festival concluded after drawing over 300,000 domestic and international visitors to the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.- Times of Oman———