Jindal Steel and OQ Alternative Energy team up on Integrated Energy Valley
DUQM, DEC 11Vulcan Green Energy and OQ Alternative energy recently signed an agreement to establish a joint clean energy venture that will provide round the clock clean energy.The project, known as...
OCCI launches second stage of franchising programme
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) launched the second stage of the franchising programme yesterday, Sunday 10, under the auspices of the Minister of Finance, Sultan bin Salem al...
Oman AgroFood 2023 spotlights tech innovations
MUSCAT: The 5th International Exhibition for Agriculture, Food, and Aquaculture (Oman AgroFood 2023) commenced here yesterday, November 4, under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister...
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism Launches Survey to Assess Tourism Promotion Effectiveness
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has commenced a fieldwork survey to assess the effectiveness of its promotional activities, prompted by scrutiny from the State Audit Institution.Earlier...
Construction begins on Oman’s first green hydrogen-ready steel plant
DUQM: Construction of Vulcan Green Steel’s (VGS) plant – the Sultanate of Oman’s first green-hydrogen-ready steel project - commenced yesterday, November 27, under the auspices of Dr Ali bin...
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...