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MUSCAT: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to play a pivotal role in advancing Oman’s economic diversification agenda and realising the goals of Oman Vision 2040. The strategy prioritises...

MUSCAT: The activities of the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show and Oman Sustainability Week for 2025 were officially launched at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday, May 12, 2025.The...

MUSCAT, MAY 8The Sultanate of Oman will host the 13th edition of the China Roundtable on WTO Accessions from May 12 to 14, 2025, bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats, trade experts, and...

SUHAR: The Marsa LNG project was launched yesterday, May 1, 2025, in Suhar, marking the largest joint investment between TotalEnergies (80 per cent) and OQEP (20 per cent), valued at $1.6 billion. The...

MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted the Oman-Tanzania Business Forum on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at its headquarters in Muscat. The event focused on strengthening economic...

Muscat: Sometimes, having a dedicated team with private transport and a service desk located directly inside the airport can significantly ease investment procedures. While the Invest Oman Lounge is...

MUSCAT: A comprehensive investment guide, titled ‘World of Opportunities’, was launched against the backdrop of the Advantage Oman Forum 2025, which concluded at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Finance hosted a meeting in Dhofar Governorate on Sunday, April 27, 2025, to showcase its latest projects and programmes, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen communication...

MUSCAT, APRIL 21The recently inaugurated Dhamani platform marks a major leap forward in the digital transformation of Oman’s healthcare and insurance sectors. Designed as a national digital...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) held its annual media briefing on April 17, 2025 under the slogan “Partnering for Synergy”. Senior ministry officials,...

MUSCAT: Green areas in Muscat Governorate grew by over 30 per cent during 2024 in line with Muscat Municipality’s strategy to “humanise” urban environments through enhanced green spaces and...

MUSCAT: Recent developments in Oman’s economic landscape are reinforcing international confidence in the country’s creditworthiness, with credit rating agencies acknowledging the progress made in...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, hosted World Bank Group (WBG) Day in Muscat, bringing together representatives from the World Bank...

Oman Data Park, the first Managed and Cloud Service Provider in the Sultanate of Oman, is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 by focusing on enhancing the nation's digital infrastructure. We are investing...

MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has announced the establishment of a specialised committee for the automotive sector, chaired by Riyadh bin Ali Sultan. The committee aims to...

MUSCAT, MARCH 25The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority has announced the launch of a specialised training programme in collaboration with Outward Bound Oman, designed to equip...

The Supreme Judicial Council has hailed the establishment of the Investment and Commercial Court, pursuant to Royal Decree 35/2025, as a significant step in modernising Oman’s legal framework, while...

The Government Communication Centre hosted the third session of its “Dialogue for Communication” series, focusing on labour and employment policies in Oman. Held on Wednesday, March 19, at the...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at boosting employment opportunities, enhancing workplace efficiency and integrating digital solutions into human resource...

Ramadhan is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and community gatherings, but it also brings significant shifts in economic activity, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Oman....