Latest news in Oman? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- Enactment of a Stricter Anti-Narcotics Law: Oman has officially brought into force a new Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances under Royal Decree No. 67/2026. The legislation establishes significantly harsher penalties, including the death penalty and life imprisonment for aggravated drug trafficking and smuggling, alongside substantial fines. The law also outlines provisions for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals facing substance dependency.
- Diplomatic Appointments: Several newly appointed Omani ambassadors were sworn in before Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Al Husn Palace in Salalah.
- Regional Financing Initiative: Officials from Oman and Qatar have presented plans to leverage Middle East-backed Islamic financing to fund key infrastructure projects across the Global South.
- Diplomatic Engagements on Regional Security: Following Oman’s condemnation of attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held talks with UN leadership to discuss regional de-escalation initiatives and diplomatic pathways to ease Middle Eastern tensions.