Dhofar's traditional meat preservation an Eid speciality
In the Governorate of Dhofar, a distinctive culinary tradition has endured for decades and continues to be cherished to this day during the Eid al Adha festivities. Al Ma'jeen, a traditional method of...
New Water & Wastewater Law to sustain and safeguard resources
The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has described the recent enactment of the Water and Wastewater Sector Regulatory Law, issued via Royal Decree 40/2023, as a milestone statute that...
Galfar wins RO 29m oilfield contract
Omani construction firm Galfar has secured a substantial contract valued at RO 29 million from OQ Exploration and Production LLC. Under the contract, publicly trade Galfar will provide engineering,...
Dualisation of 400km of Adam – Thamrait road earmarked for Oman-Saudi JVs
MUSCAT: Reflecting the strong uptrend in economic ties between the two friendly countries, the Omani government is tendering out large stretches of the Adam – Haima – Thamrait highway for...
Market-making, liquidity fund initiatives to propel stock market development in Oman
MUSCAT, JUNE 24A number of ground-breaking measures announced recently by Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) have the potential to ignite the growth of the capital market in the Sultanate of Oman, notably by...
Six-pronged strategy to boost Muscat Stock Exchange
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), in partnership with the National Program for Financial Sustainability and Financial Sector Development, has announced six initiatives designed to invigorate and...
Six new initiatives to enhance stock exchange announced in Oman
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange and the National Program for Financial Sustainability announced six initiatives to boost investment and enhance the stock exchange's appeal.These initiatives include...
Khareef season begins in Dhofar
Muscat: Salalah, known as the ‘Jewel of Gulf,’ is poised to captivate visitors with its natural splendour, vibrant culture and warm hospitality during the much-anticipated Khareef.Starting on...
Oman Vision 2040: Accelerating progress towards comprehensive national development
MUSCAT: Oman Vision 2040’s long-term potential to drive transformative socio-economic development was highlighted at a media briefing held under the auspices of the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation...
Omani SMEs invited to participate in Khareef Dhofar 2023
MUSCAT: Omani entrepreneurs and artisans are invited to participate in a consumer exhibition that will take place as part of the Khareef Dhofar 2023 festival. A Small and Medium Enterprises Corner...
Oman Investment Bank lists on MSX third market
MUSCAT: A new banking entity has been listed on the third market of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) following an administrative decision issued on Thursday.Oman Investment Bank SAOC, with a capital of...
International conference calls for action on enhancing food safety
MUSCAT: The 6th Oman International Conference on Food Safety and Quality, which concluded in Muscat last week, delivering a resounding call for action to enhance food safety and quality standards...
EDO's strategy focuses on sustainable, cost-effective energy production for Oman
MUSCAT: Energy Development Oman (EDO) is spearheading efforts to enhance the efficiency of Oman's energy sector and promote sustainable energy production at the lowest possible cost. Established by...
MoCIIP workshop focuses on crafting plans for 2024
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) hosted a two-day workshop at which key officials brainstormed initiatives for implementation during 2024.Under the theme...
MSX attends key London forum on GCC financial markets
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) is actively participating in the second edition of a leading annual conference focusing on financial markets in the Gulf.The five-day long forum, which concludes in...
Oman Cement appoints United Securities to advise on stake acquisition
Oman Cement Company SAOG (OCC) says it has appointed well-known Omani investment management firm United Securities LLC to provide advisory services on the proposal by Abra Holdings Limited to acquire...
Ahli Bank receives Bank Dhofar’s confirmation of acquisition offer
Ahli Bank SAOG says it has received a written note from Bank Dhofar confirming that its Board of Directors has offered to acquire the entire issued share capital of the former, pursuant to Takeover...
6 new Souroh residential neighbourhoods to unlock major investment opportunities
Investment opportunities linked to the planned implementation of six new mega-scale integrated residential neighbourhoods were broadly showcased at a symposium held at Barka on Tuesday by Oman Chamber...
Manjam Lab seeks to speed up delivery of Omani government services
The first phase of the Manjam Lab, a pivotal initiative to reduce bureaucracy in government services, began here on Monday with the attendance of a number of ministers and high-level government and...
Integrated residential neighbourhoods offer investment avenues for private sector: OCCI
The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is hosting a symposium on investment opportunities linked to the National Initiative for Integrated Residential Neighborhoods (Sorouh) on Tuesday, June...