Oman’s first Islamic Investment Fund launched
MUSCAT: The first Islamic Investment Fund in the Sultanate of Oman, “Gheras Fund”, was launched here yesterday, November 20, 2023, under the auspices of Abdullah bin Salim al Salmi, Executive...
Youth Centre hosts freelancer empowerment forum
MUSCAT: The Youth Centre held a freelancer empowerment forum on Monday November 13 at its headquarters in Muscat.The forum, “Tamakun”, is part of the Centre’s collaborative Empowerment Program...
Oman's first satellite triumphs on second launch
MUSCAT: Oman’s first satellite “Aman-1” launched successfully into space last Saturday, November 11, after a failed attempt earlier this year. According to a statement by Omani Space company...
Oman to establish Carbon Capture, Blue Hydrogen regulatory framework
MUSAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed here on November 8, 2023, a Terms of Reference agreement with multiple oil and gas industry stakeholders to establish a regulatory framework for blue...
OCCI unveils new strategy in alignment with Vision 2040
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) yesterday, November 5, 2023, unveiled its strategies connected to Vision 2040.Addressing the audience, OCCI Chairman Faisal bin Abdullah al...
‘We are in a triple planetary crisis’: ISWA
MUSCAT : The 39th edition of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Congress concluded yesterday, November 1, 2023, in Muscat under the theme of “Global Action Towards Net Zero’.The...
be’ah signs key pacts to support sustainable agro-waste products
MUSCAT : As part of the events of the International Solid Waste Congress, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) signed two sustainable agricultural waste agreements in Muscat.The first...
International congress highlights MENA’s leading role in waste management
MUSCAT : The 39th International Waste Association Congress (ISWA), which began in Muscat on Monday, highlighted best practices in waste management in the MENA region.Hosted by Oman Environmental...
Omani delegation visits Saudi Arabia to review progress on EZAD
MUSCAT : The Omani Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has launched a visit to Saudi Arabia to assess the status of collaborative projects between the Authority and the...
Omani-Hungarian economic ties poised for strong growth
MUSCAT : The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted here yesterday, October 24, 2023, the Omani-Hungarian Business Forum with the aim of enhancing investment and trade ties between the...
Oman LNG signs major shareholder agreements
MUSCAT : Oman LNG signed multiple shareholder agreements yesterday in Muscat in the presence of Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi.In his keynote address, Al Aufi shared the...
Integrated Gas Co signs major supply pact with Oman LNG
MUSCAT : The newly established Integrated Gas Company (IGC) signed an agreement to supply feed gas to Oman LNG at a ceremony held at the Royal Opera House Muscat on October 23, 2023.Speaking to the...
Forum delves into SME funding challenges
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) conducted a workshop to address the funding challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman.The one-day seminar, organised in...
Framework for GCC-EU free trade pact discussed: GCC Secretary General
MUSCAT: A framework for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been discussed, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem al...
Gaza crisis: Sayyid Badr calls for immediate ceasefire, release of all prisoners
Muscat: The 27th EU-GCC Joint Ministerial Council session kicked off in Muscat on Tuesday, which was presided over by Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister who addressed the disturbing...
SAI questions effectiveness of Oman’s tourism plan
MUSCAT, OCT 8The State Audit Institution (SAI) recently questioned the effectiveness of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism efforts in regards to tourism promotion. In a chapter titled , the...
GCC-EU ministerial meet in Muscat to strengthen relations
MUSCAT: The upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council and European Union joint ministerial meeting in the Sultanate of Oman will aim to enhance cooperation and strengthen GCC-EU relations, according to GCC...
OCCI hosts Omani-German Business Forum
MUSCAT, OCT 3In efforts of strengthen bilateral trade between the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Republic of Germany, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI hosted the Omani-German...
State audit crackdown yields RO 17.8 million in recoveries in 2022
MUSCAT, OCT 3The annual audit of government and public sector institutions yielded a total of RO 17.8 million in recoverable dues owed to the state treasury in 2022, thy State Audit Institution (SAI)...
OCCI, Unicef sign MoU to implement family policies in the workplace
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) to implement family friendly policies in...