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MUSCAT, NOV 2 Oman is seeking to strengthen the role of its capital market in driving economic diversification, attracting investment and supporting private sector growth as the Muscat Stock...

MUSCAT, NOV 1 Oman’s economy maintained its growth momentum in 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 3.8 per cent to RO 19.54 billion at the end of the second quarter, supported...

As the Sultanate of Oman builds a more diversified and sustainable economy in line with Oman Vision 2040, access to financing remains important for enterprises at different stages of growth. According...

MUSCAT, OCT 25 The rapid growth of e-commerce, accelerating adoption of digital payments, evolving fintech regulations and expanding applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are ushering in a new...

MUSCAT, OCT 20 The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has awarded a RO 13.8 million contract for an internal road network in Al Duqm, expanding infrastructure to support...

MUSCAT, OCT 18 The Muscat Stock Exchange has launched the Omani Women Investors Club to attract more women to financial markets, channel savings into investments and broaden Oman’s investor base....

Hotpack and Sea Pride plan to establish a packaging complex in Khazaen Economic City with investment expected to exceed RO 30.00 million over three years, as industrial partnerships expand Oman’s...

MUSCAT, OCT 14 Companies announced investment plans in oil waste processing, engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing at the Inspire Oman Investors Summit 2026 on Wednesday, as Oman seeks to...

MUSCAT, OCT 13 Oman is seeking to capture a greater share of the economic value generated by expanding digital infrastructure, emerging technologies and international connectivity, as rising demand...

Oman’s economy is entering a new phase of economic transformation, characterised by continued GDP growth and improving financial indicators. This coincides with a government drive to diversify the...

MUSCAT, OCT 8 Indicators released by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Riyada, reveal growth in the Sultanate of Oman’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. There has...

MUSCAT, OCT 7 Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Riyada, brought together between 150 and 200 participants for a seminar exploring how university research and innovation can...

MUSCAT, OCT 6 Oman Food Investment Holding Company is advancing a strategy to consolidate food-sector companies under a unified umbrella, aiming to improve integration, efficiency and competitiveness...

MUSCAT, OCT 5 Omani products have reached more than 130 markets worldwide as the Sultanate of Oman works to strengthen the competitiveness of its non-oil exports and diversify its products and trading...

MUSCAT, OCT 4 The Oman Securities Association has launched the Leadership and Excellence Forum and Awards for the Omani Capital Market Sector 2026 to encourage market institutions to improve...

MUSCAT: Oman plans to raise its onshore crude oil storage capacity at Duqm to about 10 million barrels over the next three years as it seeks to establish the Arabian Sea port as a regional storage and...

MUSCAT, SEPT 28 The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OCAC) has signed five strategic agreements and launched a competition for law students as part of efforts to strengthen the Sultanate of...

MUSCAT, SEPT 27 Inflation has taken on greater importance in the Sultanate of Oman in 2026 as price pressures rise from the previous year, alongside continued economic growth and government efforts to...

MUSCAT, SEPT 23 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the Sultanate of Oman has unveiled key features of the executive regulations for the Securities Law, marking a significant step toward...

MUSCAT, SEPT 22 The real estate sector in the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed notable activity, maintaining robust trading levels during the first eight months of 2026. This growth is driven by an...