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MUSCAT: Total international tourism revenues in the GCC reached $120.2 billion in 2024, representing an 8.9% increase compared to the previous year, according to a recent GCC Statistics Centre report....

MUSCAT: A forum celebrating 20 years since the establishment of Sanad Service Centres took place yesterday, Wednesday, January 7, in Muscat under the auspices of Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Chairman...

MUSCAT, JAN 5 Oman has introduced a new, more flexible national planning model under its Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), reflecting the need to adapt to accelerating global and...

MUSCAT, JAN 4 Manufacturing, tourism and the digital economy have been identified as the key priority economic sectors under Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), according to...

MUSCAT: Oman has earmarked RO 5.2 billion for spending on social sectors and basic services in its 2026 State General Budget, underscoring the government’s continued focus on human development,...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy, announced the allocation of approximately RO100 million per year towards the National Employment...

MUSCAT, DEC 31 The aviation sector in Oman contributes an estimated $1.8 billion to the GDP and supports 42,000 jobs across the wider economy, according to a recent report by the International Air...

MUSCAT, DEC 25 The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has announced the implementation of a number of pilot projects applying...

MUSCAT, DEC 24 The second CEOs’ Forum for startup companies operating in the technology and telecommunications sectors took place yesterday, December 23, in Muscat, under the auspices of Abdulsalam...

MUSCAT, DEC 20 The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has announced that it will host the second edition of the Middle East Space...

Oman Broadband has signed a cooperation agreement with Bawariq Nizwa Investment Company to implement a joint program for the provision of fiber optic services in the Al-Aqur area in Nizwa. The...

MUSCAT, DEC 17 A summit exploring Omani-Indian business opportunities was held on December 17, 2025 ahead of the expected signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the...

MUSCAT, DEC 16 ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator programme and a...

ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator programme and a venture investment...

MUSCAT, DEC 15 Omani carbon mineralisation company 44.01, has announced the launch of the first pilot project to mineralise carbon dioxide from a cement plant, in collaboration with Holcim, in Al...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has unveiled three major investment opportunities in the semiconductor industry...

MUSCAT: The value of foreign investment in the Omani semiconductor sector has exceeded $130 million, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. This was...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, is set to host the World Summit for Executives in Semiconductor and Electronic...

MUSCAT: A vibrant new creative experience is coming to Muscat on Friday December 12, as Studio 22 launches QIRTAAS, an event inviting artists of all kinds to showcase their work and express...

MUSCAT: The Gulf Cooperation Council economies continue to demonstrate resilience despite a challenging global environment, according to a new regional assessment published by the International...