Oman media guide

Omani newspapers publish in Arabic and English

Media censorship is "ubiquitous", says Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Media outlets practice self-censorship, and face sanctions if they discuss off-limit topics.

Freedom House says the authorities have "broad authority to close outlets, block websites, revoke licences, and prosecute journalists for content violations" and have done this on several occasions in recent years.

Oman has four state-owned TV stations and one privately-owned channel. The first private radio station launched in 2007. The BBC broadcasts on FM in English and Arabic.

There were 5 million internet users by July 2022, comprising 95% of the population (Internetworldstats.com).

• Media guides by BBC Monitoring

Press

• Al-Watan - Arabic daily

• Oman Daily - Arabic daily, state-run

• Shabiba - Arabic daily

• Al-Roya - business

• Oman Daily Observer - English-language, state-run

• Times of Oman - English-language

• Muscat Daily - English-language

Television

• Oman TV - state-run broadcaster

• Majan TV - Muscat-based private channel

Radio

• Hala FM - private, Arabic music

• Al-Wisal - private, Arabic music

• Hi FM - private, English-language

News agency

• Oman News Agency - official, English-language pages