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MUSCAT: The grand opening of Mandarin Oriental Muscat marks a significant milestone for Oman's burgeoning tourism industry. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is witnessing a noticeable increase in vehicle fires during the summer season, leading to significant human and material losses.According to the Civil Defence and...

A country rich in natural resources and rich in heritage, the Sultanate of Oman is about to embark on a voyage that will change its course.A comprehensive plan aimed at guiding the country towards a...

MUSCAT: Oman's economic outlook for 2024 reflects the guarded optimism of the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to a new World Bank report. Titled ‘Spring 2024 Gulf Economic...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning commemorated the first anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's inauguration of Sultan Haitham City at Al Barakah Palace on May 31,...

Muscat: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) highlighted a positive economic outlook for Oman during its annual general assembly meeting on Wednesday. The Chamber’s 2023 annual report...

MUSCAT, MAY 28The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has launched a number of initiatives to help modernize banking services in the Sultanate of Oman.According to Tahir Salim al Amri, Executive President,...

The Sultanate of Oman finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Under the sagacious leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a spirit of collaboration is blossoming between citizens and...

Muscat: Decentralisation as a strategy to enable each governorate to realise its own potential is an increasingly important economic paradigm to promote dynamism at the regional level, according to a...

Muscat: International ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB+' with a stable outlookThe 'BB+’ rating acknowledges Oman's...

MUSCAT: Top government officials have applauded the importance of the Governorates Economic Forum 2024, organised by the Ministry of Economy on Wednesday, as a powerful platform to channel investment...

Muscat: The 2024 Governorates Economics Forum kicked off at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik al Said,...

Dhofar Governorate in the south of Oman is quickly becoming one of the region's leading tourist destinations. Rich in natural scenery and blessed with a distinct climate, Dhofar is an enticing escape...

MUSCAT, MAY 21Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has announced the signing of an agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to import...

MUSCAT, MAY 20At a media briefing on Monday, Omantel CEO Talal bin Said al Mamari underscored the profound transformation underway in the telecommunications sector in Oman, while also highlighting the...

MUSCAT, MAY 19The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) in Oman has announced a promising set of investment opportunities for domestic companies operating in the mineral sector. Three mining blocks...

MUSCAT, MAY 19In a move announced through a filing to the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on Sunday, Salalah Mills Company (SAOG) has announced that it has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

Muscat: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) celebrated its 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) in a grand ceremony held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dhi Yazan bin Haitham Al...

Muscat: Deloitte Middle East has released the third edition of its Fast 50 list, ranking Oman's Rihal as the third fastest-growing tech startup in the region, thereby solidifying its status as a...

MUSCAT, MAY 13Oman’s overall public revenue for Q1 2024 witnessed a 12% decrease to RO 2.826 billion, down from RO 3.217 billion for the same period in 2023, the Ministry of Finance revealed in a...