The Lovin Muscat Show

Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, breaking down the Ministry of Interior's announcement setting municipal council election dates for December. We also cover OQ committing 20 million Rials to fund a flagship Youth Centre in Muscat, major financial reforms removing the 5 percent retention clause in government contracts, and the Ministry of Energy offering three new mining...

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, breaking down the Public Prosecution's stern warning against irresponsible social media posts and online cybercrime violations. We also cover the Royal Navy of Oman launching its annual Sea Lion naval exercise at Said bin Sultan Naval Base, CAA thunderstorm and wadi flood warnings over the Hajar Mountains, and the Ministry of...

Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, breaking down the grand inauguration of the 2.57 million OMR Nizwa Public Park following a trial that drew over 1.3 million visitors. We also cover His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arriving in London for his landmark four-day state visit, Kuwaiti emergency delegation talks in Muscat, and continued thunderstorm alerts over the Al Hajar...

Marwan kicks off Monday, October 19th, 2026, breaking down His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departing Oman for a historic four-day state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III. We also cover severe thunderstorm and flash flood advisories issued for the Al Hajar Mountains, Jebel Shams temperatures, and key energy developments.

In this episode, we sit down with Manpreet Gill from Standard Chartered Bank for a conversation about the world of banking and finance.From the evolving financial landscape to the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, Manpreet shares insights and perspectives from his experience in banking.Tune in for an insightful conversation!

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, marking the official end of the seasonal kingfish fishing ban across Omani waters. We also cover the Royal Oman Police arresting four expats for smuggling narcotics via sea in Quriyat, South Al Sharqiyah signing twenty-eight agreements to maintain traditional aflaj irrigation, Musandam launching a specialized hazardous material mobile...

Marwan recaps a busy Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issuing Royal Decrees 90/2026 and 91/2026 ratifying technical and visa agreements with Angola. We also cover His Majesty launching the official new visual identity for the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, Oman observing World Standards Day, the opening of the Mudhaibi Health Complex, and crude...

Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, detailing Oman's economic boom as second-quarter GDP grows by 5.1 percent. We also cover Royal Air Force of Oman crew airlift rescue following an off-shore engine fire, Muscat petrol station inspection sweeps, heavy rainfall alerts over the Hajar Mountains, and Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi's diplomatic visit to Pakistan.

Marwan kicks off Monday, October 12th, 2026, covering the grand opening of a major international digital innovation conference in Muscat. We also unpack Royal Oman Police updates on advanced speed radar installations across main highways, fresh Ministry of Commerce data on surging Omani non-oil exports, and pleasant mid-October weather updates.

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, detailing Muscat hosting the 8th ICAO Middle East Regional Aviation Safety Summit. We also cover the Ministry of Labour issuing a brand-new regulatory framework for non-Omani labour recruitment agencies, Duqm Special Economic Zone reaching 8.8 billion Rials in total investments, and Bank Muscat launching a new Shari'a Money Market Fund.