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MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of A’Saffa Foods SAOG has announced an ambitious expansion plan to significantly increase its broiler chicken production capacity. The plan will see production grow...

Muscat: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has published electricity tariffs applicable to residential and large non-residential customers, as well as electricity connection and...

Muscat: In a bid to provide continued financial relief to citizens affected by job losses, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has extended its loan deferment programme until December 2025. The scheme,...

Elon Musk, a global icon of innovation, has extended his influence beyond electric vehicles and space exploration to redefining the future of artificial intelligence (AI) through his company, xAI....

MUSCAT: Oman’s energy sector continues to evolve as a cornerstone of the nation’s economic strategy, reflecting resilience, adaptability, and a forward-looking vision. The latest report from the...

Dec 22, 2024, MUSCAT: Oman has achieved remarkable economic transformation in 2024, establishing itself as a hub for investment and fiscal sustainability. Guided by Oman Vision 2040, the Sultanate of...

Oman is making bold moves to secure its place as a leader in renewable energy. With the recent announcement by Nama Power and Water Company to develop an additional four major solar energy projects,...

MUSCAT, DEC 18 The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, hosted the first CEOs meeting for startups...

The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, hosted the first CEOs meeting for startups and technology...

MUSCAT, DEC 17 Oman has unveiled a tuna fattening project using floating cages, an initiative designed to enhance food security and drive economic diversification. Located in Qurayyat, Muscat, the...

MUSCAT, DEC 17 The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has recently witnessed a wave of new listings, sparking discussions around pricing strategies and the fairness of initial public offering (IPO) prices....

MUSCAT, DEC 16 The 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 16 There 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...

MUSCAT, DEC 15 Nestled 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...

MUSCAT In 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...

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 11 The 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 10 The 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 9 Jasim 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...

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...