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MUSCAT: Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, is heading the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman to the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Trade and Investment,...

MUSCAT: In a strategic partnership, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) and the Muscat Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are poised to unveil the...

SALALAH, AUG 22The Independent Water Regulatory Forum opened in Salalah on August 22, 2023 with the participation of experts from the Sultanate of Oman and officials from other GCC countries to...

SALALAH, AUG 22The Chairperson of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Halima bint Rashid al Zareeya, recently visited the Dhofar Governorate as part of a tour of...

MUSCAT, AUG 21The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion has launched an engaging promotional campaign in support of its investor residency programme. This campaign aims to highlight...

SALALAH, AUG 21Water regulators of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are due to gather here to take part in the Independent Water Regulatory Forum, which takes place during August 22 – 23,...

SALALAH: Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Dhofar Governorate have received over 53,000 visitors so far this year, with arrivals seeing a steady uptick during the current khareef season.The most...

MUSCAT: In a disclosure to the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), Sohar International Bank SAOG and HSBC Bank Oman SAOG announced yesterday, August 20, 2023, the successful completion of their merger,...

SALALAH: Incessant rain during the khareef season has led to increased water levels in the wadis of Dhofar Governorate. One such wadi benefitting from the seasonal showers is Wadi Darbat which, along...

Muscat: Mwasalat and Dhofar Municipality have organized shuttle buses for visitors to the viewpoint of Wadi Darbat waterfalls from the parking lot in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality.Visitors are...

SALALAH, AUG 18Dhofar’s Khareef holiday season affords more than just a memorable holiday amid the governorate’s enchanting subtropical settings. Dhofar Municipality has also laid on array of...

SALALAH: In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, Li Lingbing (pictured), China’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, addressed the Omani-Chinese Forum, delving...

SALALAH, AUG 16Dhofar is hosting a high-profile assembly of governors for discussions on strategic collaboration and economic advancement across the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The...

MUSCAT, AUG 15The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has issued Ministerial Decision No. 2023/425, which regulates monetary transactions for those engaged in the sale or purchase...

SALALAH: The Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah was the vibrant backdrop for an enlightening symposium that delved into the intricate interplay between frankincense...

SALALAH, AUG 14A cybersecurity forum that opened in Salalah on yesterday, has highlighted the potential for the industry to help the Sultanate of Oman diversify its economy and attract investment.The...

SALALAH: Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has welcomed a new entrant to the country's thriving data hosting and processing sector. The Afaaq for...

SALALAH: White sandy beaches overlooking the azure waters of the Arabian Sea, punctuating the 3,165 kilometre coastline of the Sultanate of Oman, should be suitably harnessed to attract beach loving...

SALALAH: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MoTCIT) inaugurated the Afaaq for Advanced Technologies data hosting and cryptocurrency mining center at Salalah Free...

Salalah, Aug 11 The tide of tourists streaming into khareef-bound Dhofar is having a knock-on effect on the wider economy in the governorate.As disclosed by the National Centre for Statistics and...