{
  "id": 14002940,
  "title": "Muscat officially bans families and bachelors from living in the same building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/muscat-officially-bans-families-and-bachelors-from-living-in-the-same",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/muscat-officially-bans-families-and-bachelors-from-living-in-the-same-building-1.500707989"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muscat has recently enacted a ban prohibiting families and bachelors from residing in the same building. This decision comes as part of the city's broader regulations governing the use of buildings across the governorate, with the aim of safeguarding residential neighborhoods and promoting a safe, comfortable, and orderly living environment.\n\nThe Muscat Municipality cited Local Order No. 23/92, which specifically prohibits the establishment of residential complexes for workers or bachelors in residential and mixed residential-commercial areas. Furthermore, Article 31(d) of this order explicitly disallows the cohabitation of families and bachelors within the same building.\n\nThe municipality emphasized that adherence to housing regulations commences prior to the occupation of properties, placing responsibility on landlords and property owners to verify the classification of each building and ensure it is utilized solely for its authorized purpose. Employers are also tasked with providing appropriate accommodation for their workers in designated areas that meet health and safety requirements.\n\nThe Muscat Municipality issued a warning that non-compliance with housing regulations, including exceeding the permitted occupancy of a property or misusing buildings in violation of their approved classification, could have far-reaching consequences. Such actions can exert pressure on roads, parking spaces, and public facilities, while also compromising health and safety standards and disturbing residents in neighboring neighborhoods.\n\nThe municipality called for increased cooperation among property owners, landlords, and businesses, stressing that the preservation of quality of life and the protection of residential communities necessitate shared responsibility and strict adherence to existing regulations.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Muscat has officially banned families and bachelors from living in the same building, reminding landlords and property owners that local regulations also prohibit workers' and bachelors' accommodation in residential and mixed residential-commercial areas. Muscat Municipality said the restrictions are part of regulations governing the use of buildings across the governorate, aimed at…",
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}