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The number of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) graduates has continued to increase each year since the university was inaugurated in 1986 under the auspices of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos — may...

Private institutions such as Credit Oman play a central role in supporting Omani exports by providing insurance mechanisms, in line with the government's efforts to diversify income sources,...

The issue of housing and living expenses for college and university students in Oman is often a prickly one, particularly with regard to those coming from outside Muscat Governorate. Apartment and...

The world recognises the importance of aligning work environment policies with the investment procedures in any country. This alignment helps boost productivity, stabilises the workforce in...

Everyone hopes that the 0.25% (a quarter of a percentage point) reduction in annual interest rates at banks worldwide will alleviate some of the burdens on borrowers, individuals and institutions,...

Over the past five decades, the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed significant economic developments, including modernising its legislative frameworks and expanding its logistical infrastructure, such as...

Local media outlets sometimes raise questions about the necessity of a national risk management strategy. Indeed, this topic is important because it highlights a fundamental element of any economy...

Chambers of commerce and industry around the world play a major role in integrated strategic media work. Although these institutions are not primarily media outlets, they have a significant impact in...

At the beginning of 2025, expectations were that gold prices would rise to $3,000 per ounce and potentially soar above $3,500 as well. However, as things stand, prices have currently exceeded this...

Banks worldwide play a pivotal role in promoting education and employing national cadres. They work in several ways, including providing tuition financing and student loans for higher education, both...

Standardisation bodies around the world play a significant and vital role in developing local economies and protecting consumers from any risks related to the use of products and the services.The...

Over the past five decades, the Sultanate of Oman has developed a pool of national talent capable of performing various tasks currently performed by expatriates. However, employing this wealth of...

The recent unfortunate instance of a scam that left a number of people defrauded of their investments continues to spark much discussion on social media, as well as in community gatherings. While the...

Everyone seeking employment hopes to join a good organisation and continue working as long as they develop and gain more experience and advance to a higher position over the years.However, current...

The Sultanate of Oman, like other countries in the region, seeks to diversify its economic sources of income and attract foreign investment to create more new jobs in economic sectors, provide...

The Sultanate of Oman has witnessed significant improvements in several food and nutrition security indicators over the past few years, as highlighted by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and...

Recently, Moody’s upgraded the Sultanate of Oman’s rating from Ba1 to Baa3, while revising the outlook to stable. The ratings agency attributed the upgrade to the improvement in Oman’s public...

The collective efforts of official institutions and civil society are complementary in providing greater attention and success to the Salalah khareef season events, which attract thousands of citizens...

The recent arrest of a female tourist in Muscat, found carrying out a complex electronic fraud operation using advanced transmission and communication devices, has sparked strong reaction on social...

Municipalities play a significant role in stimulating business and employing local residents. They also play numerous roles in promoting the economic growth of their respective countries, not to...