The increasing prevalence of chronic disease in Oman is a public health challenge. Available evidence
in Oman on physical inactivity, the fourth leading risk factor for chronic disease, calls for urgent action to reduce
physical inactivity as part of a key strategy to address chronic disease in Oman. The public health implications of
this evidence for Oman are considered in light of recommendations outlined in the Toronto Charter for Physical
Activity. The charter provides a systematic approach of physical activity and outlines an action plan that could be
adapted to the Omani context. Urgent intersectoral action focusing on a shared goal and a more deliberate public
health response addressing physical inactivity is required. Further research is needed on the determinants of
physical inactivity and culturally appropriate interventions in order to guide future public health actions.