Al-Nahda Club were the defending champions, having won the 2006–07 Omani League season.

Al-Oruba SC won 4-2 away in their final league match against Oman Club and emerged as the champions of the 2007–08 Omani League with a total of 45 points.

This season the league had 12 teams.

Mjees SC and Al-Salam SC were relegated to the Second Division League after finishing in the relegation zone in the 2006-07 season.

The two relegated teams were replaced by Second Division League teams Oman Club and Al-Wahda SC.