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Muscat: Development and partnership agreements worth over RO 1 billion, linked to the implementation of the Sultan Haitham City project, were signed on Wednesday, at a ceremony held under the auspices...

MUSCAT: Dr Said Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of Economy, has stressed the pivotal role of a dynamic and robust labour market in driving Oman's economic growth and creating opportunities for its...

SALALAH, FEB 11Nestled amidst the verdant mountains and fertile plains of Dhofar Governorate lies Taqah, a town where the whispers of change are beginning to ripple through the lives of its rural...

MUSCAT: A new report issued by the Oman Chamber of Commerce, industry (OCCI) paints a grim picture of the economic and social consequences of the ongoing boycott on certain businesses in the wake of...

Muscat: Leading Omani engineering firm Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG has been awarded a five-year contract valued at approximately RO 100 million to undertake project delivery services for...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) officially unveiled on Sunday, February 4, 2024, its "Determination to Implement" campaign for Sultan Haitham City, marking a significant step...

MUSCAT: Oman's commitment to sustainability takes a bold leap forward with its ambitious green finance plan. Aiming for 100% green financing for sustainable projects by 2040, the Sultanate of Oman is...

MUSCAT: Ushering in a new era of growth and stability for Oman’s insurance industry, the Ministry of Finance, under the umbrella of Estidamah, has unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives. This...

MUSCAT: The latest data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveals a modest expansion in Oman’s private sector workforce, with the number of foreign workers rising by...

MUSCAT: The National Programme for Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Sector Development (Estidamah), spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to propel Oman's...

MUSCAT: Trade between the Sultanate of Oman and India has reached record highs, solidifying Muscat’s position as India's leading regional trading partner.According to Indian Ambassador Amit Narang,...

MUSCAT: Oman's commitment to fostering a welcoming investment climate is bearing fruit, with foreign direct investment (FDI) witnessing a robust 26.6% year-on-year jump in the third quarter of 2023....

MUSCAT: China's trade with Oman witnessed modest growth in exports and a significant surge in imports in November 2023 compared to the same month in 2022. While Chinese exports to Oman edged up by...

MUSCAT: Non-oil trade between Sultanate of Oman and the United States totaled around $308 million for during the month of October 2023, shared equally between imports and exports, according to...

MUSCAT: A recent report by India's Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs highlights Oman's pivotal role in New Delhi’s green energy ambitions and burgeoning trade partnership with the Gulf...

MUMBAI: From the marble majesty of the Taj Mahal to the bustling heart of the Bombay Stock Exchange, a recent visit by journalists and editors from Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman offered...

AGRA – INDIA: The dawn casts a soft, roseate glow over the Yamuna River, its gentle embrace cradling a vision of ethereal beauty. The Taj Mahal, a monument crafted from moonlight and memories,...

MUSCAT: Claims settled by Credit Oman, the leading credit insurance agency of the Sultanate of Oman, amounted to RO 2.6 million from the beginning of the company till the end of 2023.As many as 118...

MUSCAT, JAN 9The Customs Declaration System, a mechanism that has revolutionised the cross-border movement of goods, is set for further enhancements designed to boost trade competitiveness in the...

MUSCAT: Oman's benchmark stock market index, the MSX30, ended 2023 with a 7.1% decline, largely burdened by the global oil price slump. However, two major initial public offerings (IPOs), improved...