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In recent years, Salalah has succeeded in attracting a growing number of development projects, particularly in tourism, as well as in the industrial and services sectors. Domestic tourism has...

It is no secret that societies around the world face the problem of crime. Crimes occur every day in many places, particularly in societies where laws and legislation are not given sufficient...

Some Arab and foreign embassies in the Sultanate of Oman occasionally advise their nationals to comply fully with local laws, and legislation governing employment in the private sector. Recently, the...

The Ministry of Labour regulates many aspects of the relationship between employers and employees working for institutions and companies. Recently, the Ministry issued a decision imposing a ban on...

Governments attach great importance to registering employment contracts between employers and employees because such contracts provide legal protection for both parties and help prevent or resolve...

Some Omani businesses aspire to move forward with the development of the aquaculture sector in the Sultanate of Oman during the coming period by increasing the number of projects serving this sector...

The writer is a Muscat-based economic analyst who previously worked for CBO and OCCI. Since the early 1970s, the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and several other...

Over the past decades, the Sultanate of Oman has hosted numerous diplomatic and international offices in its capital, Muscat, with the aim of strengthening diplomatic, economic, social, and health...

Over the past three decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made significant investments in higher education by establishing universities and specialised colleges across a broad...

The recent agreement to establish an Omani-Jordanian investment company marks a significant step towards a new era of Arab economic cooperation founded on sound governance, efficiency and long-term...

The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could have on the business models of wealth managers is holding up fresh private equity (PE) investment into the sector. Potential wealth deals have...

Over the past few years, Oman’s industrial sector has succeeded in attracting substantial investments while maintaining a steady growth trajectory. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector has...

In today's rapidly evolving global economy, education is no longer viewed solely as a means of acquiring knowledge. It has become a strategic pillar for economic growth, social progress, and...

Muttrah, one of Oman’s most historic and commercially significant cities, is entering a new phase of tourism and urban development. Several tourism, entertainment, and real estate projects are...

Despite being relatively new and having been established at the beginning of 2024, the Future Fund Oman, administered by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has already managed to participate in...

Omani public and private institutions are seeking to benefit from the administrative, industrial, service, and technical capabilities available in the Duqm Special Economic Zone (SEZAD) by utilising...

The decision by the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) to extend trading hours at the Omani capital market is not merely about increasing the time available for investors to buy and sell securities. Rather,...

Many comments and social media posts have highlighted the high prices of medicines in the country compared to neighbouring states, as this represents a significant financial burden for many patients...

A few days ago, the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) announced an important decision affecting all people, amidst the onset of what is set to be an intense summer season. The new...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism continues to implement annual strategies aimed at attracting larger numbers of international visitors to Oman. These efforts focus on promoting the country’s...