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Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, has underlined that green hydrogen will be the “cornerstone of the Sultanate’s future energy landscape,” as the country...

In the span of a few weeks, Oman has announced projects that together sketch the outlines of a very deliberate strategy. A crude storage deal with Iraq, a gas pipeline expansion, new direct flights...

MUSCAT: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are moving closer to a truly integrated common market, with millions of citizens now benefiting from easier mobility, access to jobs, and wider...

TAQAH: The 2nd Youth Development Forum opened in Taqah on Monday, September 15, under the theme 'Empower Today... Lead Tomorrow.'Organised by the office of the Wali of Taqah, the weeklong...

TAQAH: The Youth Development Forum (2nd edition) opened in Taqah under the theme “Empower Today… Lead Tomorrow”, organised by the Office of the Wali of Taqah in cooperation with public- and...

Stand on our coast at sunrise and you see why this story matters. The sea is generous, but it is not limitless. Aquaculture — farming fish and shellfish in controlled conditions — lets us take...

SALALAH, SEPT 11Financial and administrative systems are now in place to monitor compliance with sound governance across government units, state-owned enterprises and publicly listed companies,...

SALALAH/TAQAH, SEPT 7As drizzle fades and low clouds lift, Dhofar shifts into its second season: Sarb. Wildflowers slowly open, and the land breathes after weeks of saturation. With just a few more...

SALALAH, SEPT 7 Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, said Oman is “rich in resources” — from oil and gas to agriculture and related sectors — noting that foreign...

SALALAH: The future of logistics and energy competitiveness in Oman will depend on how quickly companies adapt to artificial intelligence, digitalisation and green fuel technologies, stressed Ahmed al...

SALALAH: SALALAH: The State Audit Institution (SAI), in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality, concluded the ‘Govern It Smart’ hackathon on Wednesday, following 48 hours of intensive competition at...

MUSCAT: Oman’s stock market was the best performer in the Gulf last month, even as most regional markets lost ground due to weaker oil prices, a new report by KAMCO Invest showed.The Muscat Stock...

Salalah — Salalah Port has completed a major container-terminal upgrade that raises its annual handling capacity to 6 million TEUs, reinforcing its role as one of the world’s top transshipment...

SALALAH: Dr Mohammed Al-Sha’shai, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Information in Dhofar, has thanked Oman’s media sector for its 'professional and responsible' coverage of...

SALALAH: Oman TV’s popular summer programme Khareef Nights wrapped up its 2025 season on August 31 after a month of nightly broadcasts from Dhofar, the only part of the Arabian Peninsula that...

SALALAH: Oman has unveiled a sweeping initiative to regulate and modernise its construction sector, signing four cooperation programmes with universities, industry groups and a national digital...

SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman has set out a 10-year 'Golden Residency' track to draw foreign capital and specialised talent through seven investment routes starting from RO 200,000. The...

SALALAH: The GCC Green Mobility Forum concluded with a series of concrete steps to accelerate the shift to clean transport under the auspices of Shaikh Salem bin Mustahil al Mashni, Advisor to the...

SALALAH: Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has launched the “Excellent Companies” initiative, in partnership with the Tax Authority and the Ministry of...

Salalah: Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has launched the “Excellent Companies” initiative, in partnership with the Tax Authority and the Ministry of...