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MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in partnership with the Arab Research Bureau, unveiled details of the COMEX Technology Exhibition 2024, which will...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has been actively implementing projects and initiatives to enhance economic sustainability, said Dr Said Mohammed al Saqri, Ministry of Economy.Speaking at the opening of...

MUSCAT, APRIL 29Having clinched a further two green hydrogen project signings – taking the total to eight to date, the Sultanate of Oman is now focused on attracting downstream investments that will...

MUSCAT: In a move that promises to boost Oman’s residential sector and urban development, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) unveiled a significant investment package valued at...

MUSCAT: Under the patronage of Abdulsalam al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the 19th edition of the Muscat Real Estate Conference and Oman Build & Design Week commenced on...

MUSCAT: Strengthening interconnectivity between Oman and the GCC grid is enabling seamless electricity trades – imports and exports – aimed at helping GCC member states address any domestic power...

MUSCAT, APRIL 24Speaking at the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) on Tuesday, Dr Anwar al Kharusi, OQ Vice-President of Business Development, shed light on the future of the global energy mix.He...

MUSCAT, APRIL 24In a significant boost to its portfolio and a strategic move towards diversification, Oman's Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG (Galfar) announced a joint venture contract with...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman-based Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG (Galfar) has announced that it bagged a joint venture contract with RO 521 million (approximately $1.4 billion).In a filing to...

MUSCAT, APRIL 23International oil services giant SLB (rebranded from Schlumberger) is leveraging its formidable expertise to support energy companies in the region achieve their decarbonisation...

MUSCAT, APRIL 21In a disclosure filed with the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on Sunday, Oman Flour Mills Company (OFM), a leading Omani food producer known for its "Dahabi" brand flour and "Barakat"...

MUSCAT: The foundation stone for the first green hydrogen station in the Sultanate of Oman will be laid later this month against the backdrop of the Oman Sustainability Week 2024 (OSW), which takes...

MUSCAT, APRIL 16The Omani banking sector is off to a positive start in 2024, according to a report by Vision Capital detailing a rise in key financial metrics across the sector for the first...

MUSCAT, APRIL 15Oman Fisheries Company reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2024, showing a decrease in losses compared to the same period last year, but revenue challenges persist.Losses...

MUSCAT, APRIL 8The Sultanate of Oman's foreign trade kicked off 2024 on a promising note, according to a recent report by the National Centre of Statistics and Information (NCSI).The data reveals a...

MUSCAT: Oman's business climate received a positive boost in February 2024 with a significant rise in its expat workforce. Data published by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI)...

SALALAH: A significant uptick in commercial activity is transforming Dhofar Governorate into a bustling hub as families stock up on essentials for the upcoming Eid al Fitr celebrations. Shop windows...

SALALAH, MARCH 31After a period of delay, the landmark Al Sodah Island resort project in Dhofar Governorate is back on track with an estimated investment value of approximately $100 million, according...

Salalah: In a strategic move to solidify Dhofar Governorate's position as a year-round tourist destination, Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, convened a high-level...

MUSCAT: National carrier Oman Air issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the status of a group of Omani trainee pilots who have been the subject of recent online discussions.According to the...