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MUSCAT, DEC 16The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has launched the third edition of its highly successful Franchise Programme, an initiative designed to empower small and medium...

MUSCAT, DEC 16There is significant potential for collaboration between Japan and Oman in various sectors, according to a top official of the Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME), a key...

MUSCAT, DEC 15Nestled in the high-altitude and rugged terrain of the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, a groundbreaking saffron cultivation project is turning challenges into opportunities. Leveraging...

MUSCATIn a significant step towards enhancing bilateral trade relations and exploring investment opportunities, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted the Oman-Japan Business Forum at...

Governments everywhere face mounting pressure to keep up with a rapidly changing world. People want better services, more accountability and solutions to challenges like unemployment and economic...

MUSCAT, DEC 11The Ministry of Finance has announced a significant 4 per cent rise in Oman’s state general revenues, which climbed to a total of RO 10.203 billion as of October-end 2024, up from RO...

MUSCAT, DEC 10The 14th Annual Leadership Conference, held on December 10-11 at the Grand Millennium Muscat, convened global thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss...

MUSCAT, DEC 9Jasim bin Mohammed al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), presided over celebrations marking Gulf Statistics Day here on Monday, December 9, 2024. The event,...

MUSCAT: Jasim bin Mohammed al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), presided over celebrations marking Gulf Statistics Day. The event, organised by the GCC Statistical...

MUSCAT: Oman has positioned itself as a global trade and investment hub as part of a broader quest to transform and diversify its economic base. In an exclusive interview, Pankaj Khimji, Advisor for...

In an era increasingly driven by innovation and sustainability, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has emerged as a strategic vehicle that envisions the future while driving economic development in...

MUSCAT: In a compelling keynote address at the 18th Annual GPCA Forum, Prof Christof Rühl, a renowned Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, laid out a...

MUSCAT, DEC 4Oman’s merchandise exports recorded a robust 10 per cent growth, reaching RO 18.241 billion by the end of September 2024, compared to RO 16.590 billion during the same period in 2023,...

MUSCAT, DEC 4Jim Fitterling, Chairman and CEO of Dow, delivered a compelling address at the GPCA conference, articulating a forward-looking vision for the chemical industry while emphasizing the...

Muscat: Oman Flour Mills Company (SAOG) has announced receiving official confirmation from the government regarding a subsidy for wheat, effective from May 1, 2024, for a duration of one year. The...

MUSCAT, DEC 3Shaikh Nawaf S al Sabah, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), delivered an insightful keynote address at the GPCA Forum, outlining KPC’s strategies for...

RIYADH: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) and the Riyadh Chamber discussed ways to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries during a meeting held at the...

SUR, DEC 2Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve on Oman’s east coast has emerged as a premier eco-tourism destination, attracting over 24,000 visitors as of October-end 2024. This figure underscores its global...

MUSCAT, DEC 1Recent data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveals a significant surge in trade relations between Oman and Iran, showcasing the Sultanate of Oman’s...

The data released in the Monthly Statistical Bulletin of the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) for November 2024 highlights significant developments in Oman’s economic...