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MUSCAT, JUNE 11The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) joined forces with the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit to host a highly successful workshop, which...

MUSCAT, JUNE 11The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Oman has announced that public bids are now open for mining sites dedicated to building materials in the Wilayat of Salalah (Dhofar Governorate)....

MUSCAT, JUNE 10The Gulf Electrical Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has successfully entered into a $220 million contract with five prominent companies to construct a 295-km, 400-kV transmission line...

MUSCAT: In a significant development for importers of personal care products and cosmetics, the second stage of import procedures has been set in motion. These procedures, aimed at bolstering consumer...

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in collaboration with its Business Women's Committee and Tourism Committee, launched the ‘Women in the Tourism Sector’ forum on June 7, 2023. The...

A key seminar on Intellectual Property Protection concluded on Wednesday with Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion; and Dr Saleh bin Said Masan...

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced significant changes in the authorized activities of Finance and Leasing Companies (FLCs) in a move aimed at promoting growth and enhancing the sector's...

In a significant move to restructure Oman's electricity sector and improve efficiency, Nama Holding has announced the commencement of operations for its distribution and supply companies. This...

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) organized on Sunday a high-level dialogue session to address the pressing challenges faced by the transport and logistics sectors. Prominent attendees...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Omani Intellectual Property Association in the organisation of a...

MUSCAT ,JUNE 4Leading Omani construction firm Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG has been awarded a multi-year contract with an estimated value of RO 280 million covering the delivery of off-plot...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate is actively preparing for the upcoming khareef season in collaboration with partners from various governmental and private sectors in the...

Muscat: Around 6,000 hotel rooms are readily available in the Dhofar governorate to receive visitors during the upcoming Khareef season, according to Ministry Of Heritage and Tourism officials.Direct...

SALALAH: A monument commemorating the Chinese explorer Zheng He was unveiled on Tuesday under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The monument, located at a...

HSBC Bank Oman SAOG and Sohar International Bank SAOG have officially announced their plan to merge, following the approval of both banks' Boards of Directors. The proposed merger, subject to...

Dhofar Foods & Investment Company SAOG has announced that it has won approval of its previously submitted offer by Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding SAOG and Dhofar Insurance...

MUSCAT: In support of Oman’s goal of achieving net neutrality in transportation and promoting a sustainable and green economy, a number of government agencies are taking steps to enable the...

Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion is taking proactive steps to enhance economic competitiveness and improve the business environment in the Sultanate of Oman. In...

Rival suitors Oman International Development and Investment Co SAOG (Ominvest) and Bank Dhofar have submitted sweetened offers for Ahli Bank as competition for the Omani lender heats up. Ahli Bank...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's expatriate workforce continues to thrive, with the total number of migrant workers reaching 1.776 million by the end of April 2023. The latest data released by the...