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MUSCAT: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) for its proactive steps in enhancing transparency, governance, and monetary policy communication, as...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is actively pursuing a strategy to transform its sporting landscape, not just for the love of the game, but as a significant driver of economic growth and...

MUSCAT: A major regional investment firm aims to accelerate the development of affordable, Shariah-compliant housing in Oman and the wider GCC, following a new strategic partnership between...

In a major boost for Oman’s marine and fisheries industries, Musandam Global Investment Company SAOC (MGIC) and its Turkish partners have signed binding commercial terms and a shareholders'...

MUSCAT, JUNE 4 Today, the idea of "live, work, and thrive" is more than just a lifestyle trend—it's a driving force behind modern residential developments. Homebuyers are no longer just looking for...

MUSCAT, JUNE 3 Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has signed a pioneering research agreement with ARA Petroleum to explore innovative ways of converting produced brine—a waste byproduct from oil and...

WALAA HAMDAN MUSCAT, JUNE 1 In the escalating global battle against climate change, few figures personify purpose-driven entrepreneurship as compellingly as Talal Hasan, Founder and CEO of Omani...

MUSCAT, JUNE 1 Oman has taken a significant step into the fast-growing global esports industry with the launch of its first professional gaming team, marking a new chapter in the Sultanate of...

MUSCAT: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed raising the capital of the Vietnam – Oman Investment Fund (VOI) to $1 billion. The proposal was made during a high-level meeting in...

MUSCAT: Two key subsidiaries of the Nama Group — Nama Electricity Supply Company (NESC) and Nama Dhofar Services — in a media briefing held on Tuesday, May 27, unveiled their latest initiatives...

MUSCAT: In a clear sign of Oman's intensifying push towards a sustainable energy future, Nama Power and Water Procurement (Nama PWP) — the sole procurer of capacity and offtaker of output — has...

MUSCAT: Oman’s transition towards smart energy and water infrastructure is gathering pace, with leading public and private sector voices calling for stronger investments in digitalisation, AI and...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s real estate market demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2025, despite global economic uncertainties, according to the latest market research report by...

MUSCAT: At the EU-Oman Energy & Water Collaboration Forum held in Muscat on May 20–21, 2025, senior European and Omani stakeholders highlighted Oman’s growing appeal as a hub for green investment,...

MUSCAT,MAY 20 Tackling rising water scarcity and costly system inefficiencies, Oman is ramping up efforts to cut water losses by turning to data-driven innovations, decentralised wastewater...

MUSCAT : Project development and usufruct agreements have been signed on May 18, Sunday, to integrate Phases 2 and 3 of a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Al Duqm into Oman’s national hydrogen...

MUSCAT: In a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing green energy and sustainable agriculture, Hema Energy—through its alternative energy arm X2E LLC—has commenced a trial cultivation of Camelina...

MUSCAT: OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), one of Oman’s leading oil and gas operators, has made strategic headway in expanding its upstream portfolio and diversifying energy assets during the...

On calm winter and spring nights along the coast of Oman, residents and visitors alike are often captivated by a surreal sight — gentle blue waves shimmering with an ethereal glow. This dazzling...

MUSCAT, MAY 6 In a key step toward advancing Oman’s clean energy ambitions, the fieldwork phase of an offshore geotechnical investigation has been successfully completed for a major green ammonia...