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MUSCAT, FEB 10In a significant development for Oman’s manufacturing sector, molecules — 100% Omani factory — is set to launch the country's first specialised oral care production facility. The...

MUSCAT, FEB 9Strong leadership is about inspiring teams, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth, says Shadli Thabit Zahran al Abdul Salam, CEO of Friendi Mobile Oman. In an exclusive...

MUSCAT: The RO 72 million Masirah Island electricity connection project is set to transform power supply and investment potential on the island, linking it to Oman’s national grid via advanced...

A major step towards strengthening Oman’s power infrastructure was taken with the groundbreaking of the Masirah Island electricity connection project. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng...

MUSCAT: Two new constructed wetlands are being developed in Oman to enhance wastewater treatment in arid environments, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for local communities. The...

MUSCAT: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has opened a competitive bidding round for oil and gas exploration in three key concession areas: Block 43A, Block 66, and Block 36. The blocks,...

MUSCAT: “Dare to dream and take calculated risks. Leadership is about turning challenges into opportunities and inspiring others to see the potential in every problem,” says Said Abdul Ghafoor...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising Oman’s banking industry, bringing sweeping changes to fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and operational efficiency. However,...

MUSCAT, JAN 27Efforts to address the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between global AI advancements and the Arab-speaking world took centrestage at the Oman AI Summit, which began at...

MUSCAT, JAN 26With a vision to foster innovation and empower local talent, Mashreq —a leading financial institution in the Middle East—is deepening its commitment to Oman by establishing a local...

MUSCAT, JAN 25In a landmark move for Oman’s leisure sector, the first agreement to integrate solar energy into a recreational facility has been signed. This initiative, led by Green Universe...

MUSCAT, JAN 21Building on a record-breaking year for 2024, SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR) unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy to strengthen its position as a regional leader in logistics and...

MUSCAT, JAN 20Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its Manah 2 Solar Independent Power Project in Oman. Officially opened by His Highness Sayyid...

Muscat: "Omanis can thrive and make a difference in the power generation and desalination business, " said Mohammed al Rawahi, CEO of SMN Power Holding SAOG, in an exclusive interview with the Oman...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, will host the 11th meeting of the Virtual Laboratories Coordination Group for Centres of Excellence for Satellite...

MUSCAT, JAN 14OQ, Oman’s global energy group, has positioned itself as a key player in driving local content and in-country value (ICV) while advancing Oman’s economic and energy transition goals....

MUSCAT, JAN 14Oman’s real estate landscape is entering a new chapter with the introduction of sustainable and community-focused developments. At the forefront of this transformation is Yenaier...

MUSCAT, JAN 13The Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) first Automatic Invoice Verification System (AIVS) has been launched in the Sultanate of Oman by Infoline LLC, a subsidiary of Omantel, and a leader...

Muscat: Oman is making strides in sustainable energy with its first biodiesel biorefinery at Khazaen Economic City, powered entirely by solar energy. In an interview with the Observer, Maher bin...

Duqm: International Seafood Company (Simak), a leading player in Oman’s fisheries sector, has reinforced its position as a key contributor to the nation’s economic diversification and sustainable...