Oman strengthens intellectual property protection for economic growth and innovation
Oman's efforts to protect intellectual property are in line with the 50th Blessed Renaissance Day. The authorities made great efforts in the latter half of the 1990s to protect artistic works and...
Majlis Ash'shura elections a joint responsibility
The announcement of the list of candidates for the tenth term of the Majlis Ash'shura signals the beginning of the next four-year session. There are 883 candidates running for the council seats,...
State Council debates reflect collaborative decision-making
Tuesday’s session of The Council of Oman is devoted to debating contentious articles in the draft Labour Law, Social Protection Law, and Biometric Fingerprint Law, which the State Council and the...
An epitome of convenient housing
The ultimate goal of leadership in this cherished country will remain maintaining a decent life for its citizens, and the provision of convenient housing will be the backbone to achieve this...
HM's visit to Iran sets the stage for economic partnerships
The visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Iran marks a significant milestone in the strong and enduring relationship between Oman and Iran, particularly in political and economic...
Formula for change!
While the government is working hard to put Oman Vision 2040 into action, its marketing, and the great hopes this vision holds for the advancement of this country and its people for a better future,...
Khazaen - the treasure trove
We used to hear about Khazaen city from a distance. But seeing it and listening about it is different. If you have a first-hand view of this city, you come across many things which you may not have...
Strategic importance of wheat...
Everyone is aware of the importance of wheat as a strategic commodity in our daily life. It is the most important food item in the entire world. Therefore, it is always on our tables in one form or...
Investments made easy
Oman has made qualitative strides in making the procedures of investment easy in the country.It has made the environment conducive for local and foreign investments by providing ample opportunities...
Coming back of IPOs
Public offerings are one of the means of attracting local and foreign investments. This is how savings of the people are employed in investment vehicles. Therefore, countries and governments introduce...
IPOs and the national economy...
Public offerings are one of the means of attracting local and foreign investments. This is how savings of citizens are deployed in investment vehicles which are beneficial for them. Therefore,...
Turn opportunities into jobs
An elegantly dressed young foreigner came to my home driving a luxury car. He brought some items for us from a company. Being curious as a journalist, I asked him about his work and life in delivery...
Festivals in governorates an opportunity for all
The festivals organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in some of the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are aimed at bolstering domestic tourism. It will lead to enrichment of wilayats...
Building an inclusive Oman
Since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has assumed the reins of power in the country, he has shown keen interest in the deserving segments of the society and their rehabilitative institutions.All...
OIA receives well-deserved praise
The appreciation which the Oman Investment Authority has received from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at the meeting of the Council of Ministers, reflects the volume and value of its work. Those...
Tourism’s positive indicators
There are ample indications that the tourism sector of the Sultanate of Oman is growing and recovering from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The period between January and November 2022 shows...
Tourist flow from GCC benefits Oman
We see a lot of tourists from neighbouring countries on weekends and vacations. Border checkpoints are busy during holidays. There is nothing new and extraordinary in people travelling from one...
Our concern for the missing 'mother'
Every nook and corner of Oman is now standing in sympathy and support on an issue which has pained the hearts of the entire nation. A mother Hamida has not returned home in Izki for more than a month....
Wider participation in economic decision-making
It is extremely important to participate in decision-making and give opinions on frameworks and legislations regulating investments and commercial activities. It is an essential part of the method to...
Making Vision 2040 successful
The Sultanate of Oman is making all efforts to meet the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 with the right approach and mechanism to ensure that none of the long-term goals are ignored. This is the reason...