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The debate is ongoing regarding the potential imposition of income tax on individuals in the Sultanate of Oman. However, no specific timeframe for this introduction has been announced yet. The media,...

Modern history is replete with examples regarding the empowerment of women in the field of entrepreneurship, but in many developing societies, challenges abound. This represents a major impediment to...

Before the wholesale business of vegetables and fruits moved from its usual location in Al Mawaleh market to Khazaen Economic City in Barka recently, many citizens felt that there was a gradual...

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is showing great interest in addressing the challenges hindering the development of fintech solutions necessary to support the growth of the digital...

It seems that the dream of establishing a railway between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council has become almost a reality after the GCC General Secretariat issued a tender to establish a...

The private sector is a crucial partner in the national economy and a valuable tool for promoting sustainable development. As such, governments provide many facilities and capabilities to the sector...

MUSCAT: Pharmaceutical industries represent one of the most important sectors in the global economy. They enhance the quality of life and provide protection against diseases that people face...

The concerned authorities in the Sultanate of Oman are continuously striving to enhance worker productivity in private institutions through various means. One crucial method is the settlement of...

Chambers of Commerce and Industry around the world are dedicated to facilitating the entry of commercial and industrial institutions into local and international tenders, as well as attracting foreign...

Many citizens believe that the government's decision to impose an income tax on individuals is a new development. However, the issue dates back to 2020, when it was first raised as part of the...

The Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, have begun to take the necessary measures to realize the railway project linking the two neighbors. The ambitious project will finally join the...

Muscat recently witnessed a significant economic event with the commencement of the 3rd Oman Real Estate Conference (OREX) held alongside Oman Design and Build Week (ODBW), shedding light on the...

There is great interest from foreign investors to establish productive, industrial, and commercial projects in the Sultanate of Oman. However, the substantial facilities made available to the foreign...

Nobody denies that China competes with America and European countries in manufacturing many products, including Chinese cars, which have also become ubiquitous on Gulf streets, and in other continents...

There is a continuing interest from the concerned authorities to change and improve the situation in Oman Air, which was supposed to play a major role in the promotion and marketing of tourism to Oman...

At every stage, the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed the establishment of economic and financial institutions and their upgrade to specialised organisations in providing services and following up on...

Despite the efforts made by the concerned official authorities and private sector institutions to advance the tourism sector in the country, we need to develop more plans and strategies to empower...

Creativity is required in any work that a person performs in his life. Masterful creative works are the ones that humanity transmits throughout its life and preserves to remain with them forever, but...

The presence of a robust banking and financial system in the country will undoubtedly accelerate the achievement of economic diversification objectives outlined in Oman’s Vision 2040 strategy.There...

The Exhibitions, Conferences, and Events Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) plays an important role by discussing issues of interest to companies operating in the events...