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MUSCAT: A roundtable discussion on In-Country Value (ICV), organised recently by the National Academy for Training and Development, underscored its critical role in driving national economic growth....

MUSCAT: Veolia Oman has announced the successful delivery of one billion cubic metres of potable water through its state-of-the-art desalination projects, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate of...

MUSCAT, DEC 9The Oman-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in 2006 and enforced on January 1, 2009, celebrated its 15th anniversary on Monday, December 9, 2024, with a symposium organized...

MUSCAT, DEC 4The recent "Innovation Takeoff Event," held in the presence of prominent dignitaries, highlighted the Mohammed Al Barwani (MB) Group of Companies’ efforts to recognise and reward...

MUSCAT, DEC 3The Oman AgroFood 2024 exhibition has brought together key Omani companies to showcase their contributions to the Sultanate of Oman’s food and agricultural sector. The event provided a...

MUSCAT: The 18th Annual Forum of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) opened here on Monday under the auspices of Shaikh Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public...

MUSCAT, DEC 2The 6th edition of the Oman Exhibition for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Products (AgroFood) opened at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 2, 2024, under the auspices...

MUSCAT, NOV 26The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by its Economic Committee and Labour Market Committee, organised the forum titled "Decentralisation and its Role in Economic...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the National Employment Programme, has launched the forum titled, ‘The Role of Economic Sectors in Localising Employment Opportunities and...

MUSCAT, NOV 24The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has released its November bulletin, highlighting notable growth in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) across key sectors in the...

Oman’s fiscal health is showing remarkable improvement, as confirmed by the latest upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The ratings raised the country’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign...

In 2024, a series of reforms and initiatives have been launched in the Sultanate of Oman, aiming to enhance financial sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience in the face of global economic...

MUSCAT: OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN) has confirmed the approval of a major new infrastructure project designed to expand its gas network capacity. On November 14, 2024, the company received official...

MUSCAT, NOV 13The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) showcased innovative operational processes and services at an event held in collaboration with the Oman Vision 2040...

MUSCAT: In the Majlis Ash'shura ’s recent session, Bader al Jabri, representing Nakhl, made a pressing call for reform of Oman’s social benefits and family income support system. He urged a...

For decades, video games have been written off as distractions, often criticised for keeping kids indoors and creating escapist distractions for adults. But today, research and real-life examples are...

MUSCAT: Credit Oman shed light on the rising global demand for Omani products at the First Omani Credit and Debt Collection Conference and Charity Auction, held at the Movenpick Hotel in Muscat on...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by OQ group, the global integrated energy company, is hosting the 18th annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum from December 2 to...

MUSCAT, NOV 5As the Sultanate of Oman celebrates its 54th National Day, Najeeb bin Ali al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, highlighted the significant developmental strides the governorate has made...

MUSCAT: The International Conference on Secure Transformation Towards Artificial Intelligence for System Integration will take place from November 10 to 11, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Muscat. This...