The Lovin Muscat Show

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 Mountains...

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 u...

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.

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, highlighting the official final deadline today for 2027 electronic Hajj registration. We also cover the exciting announcement of the 12th Muscat International Film Festival set for early 2027, Royal Oman Police weekend traffic advisories, and crisp autumn weather across the Hajar Mountains.

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, breaking down the final days of electronic Hajj registration for the upcoming season. We also cover the official onset of pleasant autumn weather across the Sultanate, ongoing Muscat Municipality road and public space developments, and vital traffic safety reminders for school zone commutes.

Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, breaking down the ongoing electronic Hajj registration process across the Sultanate. We also cover the Consumer Protection Authority completing major inspections on school supply safety as the academic month wraps up, international maritime updates regarding Omani shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz, and local weather forecasts.

In this episode, we sit down with researcher Bader Al Sarraf to talk about Oman’s economic diversification, the opportunities emerging for young Omanis, the country’s strategic position in global trade, and where the economy could be heading over the next decade.

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, breaking down Muscat Municipality's morning road entrance closure near City Centre Muscat in Mawaleh. We also cover Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi's speech at the UN calling for regional self-restraint and Strait of Hormuz maritime protection, a Bausher home theft arrest, and Hajj electronic registration opening tomorrow.

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, breaking down His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluding his historic African state visits with over 1.5 billion dollars in bilateral agreements signed in Angola. We also cover official Ministry of Endowments announcements on 2027 Hajj registration opening September 28th, major traffic diversions along November 18 Street in Muscat...

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's historic state visit to Botswana and official talks in Gaborone. We also cover Sohar Port's major strategic pitch to international markets for uninterrupted energy bypass routes, diplomatic mediation in Muscat, and central bank monetary updates.

Marwan recaps a busy Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, breaking down major transport plans for a new Suhar Airport passenger terminal and direct regional flights. We also cover Royal Decrees ratifying scientific agreements with CERN, World Ozone Day environmental initiatives, and fisheries enforcement operations along the coast.

Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, breaking down Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi's announcement on postponing the Salalah regional maritime summit to build consensus. We also cover Omani products expanding into the Russian market at WorldFood Moscow, Oman Customs seizing 216 kilograms of smuggled tobacco at Hadaf, and the national football team preparing for the 27th Gulf...

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, breaking down the Ministry of Commerce's stern ban on selling unauthorised cryptocurrency mining equipment. We also cover Salalah hosting high-level Iran-GCC maritime security talks, new annual inflation data, and Royal Hospital's community representative initiative.

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, detailing Royal Decree 67/2026, which enacts a strict new Anti-Narcotics Law introducing the death penalty for aggravated drug trafficking. We also cover His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik receiving the credentials of ten international ambassadors at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah, UN diplomatic calls for regional de-escalation, and Musc...

Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik inaugurating the new Internal Security Service headquarters in Dhofar and issuing ten Royal Decrees. We also cover a minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake detected in the Arabian Sea off Salalah, a major drug bust in Seeb, and national survey findings on expat income.

Marwan recaps a busy Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, detailing the Central Bank of Oman's report forecasting 4 percent economic growth for 2026. We also cover the official state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Muscat, strict new court rulings against illegal wildlife hunting, isolated thunderstorm warnings over the Hajar Mountains, and telecom milestones.

Marwan kicks off Monday, September 7th, 2026, covering Royal Oman Police warnings against fake traffic fine discount scams. We also unpack Oman's historic AI-powered household income survey launch, Muscat Municipality's new braille maps at Golden Jubilee Walkway, and temporary park closures for development.

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, welcoming over eight hundred thousand students back to school across the Sultanate. We also cover Oman Air earning prestigious IATA aviation security accreditations, Dhofar’s transition into post-Khareef autumn tourism, and essential highway safety reminders.

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, breaking down Buckingham Palace's announcement of King Charles hosting His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for an official UK State Visit. We also cover the new Oman-Saudi executive programme signed in Salalah, Nama's massive 3GW solar energy tenders, and a flight diversion story at Muscat International Airport.

Marwan recaps a packed Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, detailing Muscat Governorate completing 80 percent of its street naming and address verification under the National Addressing Project. We also cover Oman presiding over UN committees in New York, his Majesty's fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia, and updated travel advisories for Omani tourists heading to Thailand.