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MUSCAT, DEC 3Omani Sarooj mortar re-emerges as a market-ready, low-carbon construction material following a focused research and industrialisation effort led by Middle East Calcined Clay Company. The...

MUSCAT, DEC 2The Sultanate of Oman is exploring how traditional building materials, particularly clay, can support more sustainable construction practices, as interest grows globally in low-carbon...

MUSCAT: Amouage, the luxury perfumery born in the Sultanate of Oman, is carving a distinct global niche by marrying deep cultural authenticity with a product-first commercial strategy, CEO Marco...

MUSCAT: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s strong economic performance, citing resilience amidst global uncertainty, resilient non-hydrocarbon growth and...

MUSCAT: The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has signed key contracts to expand the regional electricity grid, marking a major step towards stronger power links between the...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman strengthened its international maritime and transport profile this month with two Memoranda of Understanding signed at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)...

MUSCAT, NOV 19Google on Monday has unveiled Dhivaru, a new Trans-Indian Ocean subsea cable system that will connect Oman, the Maldives and Christmas Island, further enhancing Oman’s growing...

MUSCAT, NOV 18Oman is accelerating plans to join the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with new discussions at the Oman–Russia Business Forum signalling Muscat’s intent to...

MUSCAT, NOV 17Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global cyber threat landscape, and cybersecurity experts in Oman are urging organisations to elevate their readiness as...

MUSCAT, NOV 16Oman is entering a critical new phase in its cybersecurity journey as industry leaders warn that national resilience will depend not only on strong frameworks but on effective, sustained...

MUSCAT: Oman’s infrastructure and project finance sector is powering forward with a strategic, large-scale capital investment programme designed to ensure long-term energy security and accelerate...

MUSCAT: Nama Water Services (NWS), under the umbrella of the Nama Group, has initiated a significant public-private partnership (PPP) tender, inviting local, regional, and international consortia to...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a modest decline in crude oil output in 2024 even as natural gas production expanded significantly, reflecting a gradual shift in the country’s energy...

MUSCAT: Oman's ambition to transition towards a circular economy and diversify its energy mix has drawn significant international interest, as Nama Power and Water Procurement (Nama PWP)...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is on the cusp of a revolutionary change in its financial landscape, with the burgeoning FinTech market projected to reach RO 1.1 billion by 2025. This staggering...

MUSCAT, NOV 5The Sultanate of Oman’s banking sector has continued to demonstrate resilience and stability, with total assets projected to reach RO 47.8 billion by 2025, almost doubling from RO 25.8...

MUSCAT, NOV 4A successful 11-hour surgery at Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital in Muscat has become a milestone for Oman’s growing healthcare sector under the ‘Treat in Oman’ initiative, which aims...

MUSCAT, NOV 3The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) emerged as the GCC’s top-performing market in October 2025, extending its winning streak for the fourth consecutive month with an impressive 8.3 per cent...

MUSCAT, NOV 2The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has announced a major invitation for investment proposals from both local and international companies to...

MUSCAT: A pioneering architectural concept combining geodesic domes with digital creativity is set to make its debut in Oman, as a team of Iranian engineers behind the Hemiball initiative plan to...