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MUSCAT: Asyad Shipping revealed its decarbonization strategy in its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. Aligned with IMO and international requirements, Asyad Shipping has...

MUSCAT: Trade between the UK and Oman saw an increase over the past year. The latest trade data reveals that total trade between the UK and Oman reached £1.4 billion (approx. RO 690 million) in the...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), has announced a new...

MUSCAT: Khazaen Economic City recently hosted Abdulsalam al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), along with a high-level delegation from the Authority and its affiliated companies....

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Customs, has announced the enforcement of Ministerial Decision No....

MUSCAT: The latest inflation report released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information reveals a 0.7 per cent increase in the general inflation index compared to June 2023 and June 2024,...

MUSCAT: Oman is well-positioned to become a regional telecommunications centre due to its advanced and reliable internal network and ongoing initiatives to enhance rural connectivity, according to...

MUSCAT, JULY 15Douglas OHI, an Omani contracting firm, has embarked on the construction of temporary office facilities and essential utility infrastructure, marking the initial steps towards the...

MUSCAT: Omani-French bilateral relations have grown by leaps and bounds over the past three years, characterised by notable strides made by the French Republic in supporting Oman’s developmental...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Economy, is among 37 countries that will present their Voluntary National Reviews at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable...

MUSCAT: Preserving the quality of foodstuff held in storage is the overarching goal behind a new guide launched recently by the Oman Logistics Center – part of the Ministry of Transport,...

MUSCAT, JULY 8The launch of a first-ever hydroponic farm in Al Jabal Al Akhdar is set to bolster the agritourism appeal of this popular mountaintop destination in Oman’s Al Dakhliyah...

MUSCAT: The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has issued a call for expressions of interest (EoIs) from top engineering and construction firms to develop a 5-star hotel in Muscat. This project,...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has announced the successful start of an aquaculture project in Al Seeb, Muscat Governorate, backed by a significant...

MUSCAT: The launch of the Trump International Resort at the Aida project in Yiti aims to attract global investors. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr from the Trump Organization were in attendance,...

MUSCAT: The oil and gas sector has experienced a notable decline in oil production since 2023, as detailed in a recent report released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The...

MUSCAT, JUNE 23Oman's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices reached RO 10.4 billion in value during Q1 2024, showing both promising growth in non-petroleum sectors and a decline in...

MUSCAT: Strategic investments by ITHCA, the tech investment arm of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), have continued to grow both within and outside Oman. OIA’s 2023 Annual Report has outlined a...

MUSCAT, JUNE 11In the latest episode of the Business Class podcast hosted by the Observer, Ahmad al Mukhaini, a well-known expert at the Financial Services Authority, shared his insights on a range of...

MUSCAT, JUNE 10Hormuz Marine, a key provider of bunkering services in the Sultanate of Oman, says it is ready to provide an environment-friendly blend of bunker fuel for vessels either operating...