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Dr Abdullah Al Abri, VP – Sustainability at Sohar Port and Freezone, signing the LoI with a senior representative of Empa.
Oman’s first synthetic fuels project weighed at Sohar Freezone

MUSCAT, DEC 4Sohar Port and Freezone (SOHAR) has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, to explore the feasibility of establishing a synthetic fuels facility in the freezone. In a post, SOHAR said the goal is to assess the potential for Stage 1 of a Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological...
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RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens
The collaboration reflects the shared vision of both organizations to advance regional power integration and leverage global expertise to build a more secure and sustainable energy future for the Gulf.

GCCIA – EPRI pact to develop energy roadmap for Gulf
Dr Abdullah Al Abri, VP – Sustainability at Sohar Port and Freezone, signing the LoI with a senior representative of Empa.

Oman’s first synthetic fuels project weighed at Sohar Freezone
US dollar remains near five-week low, while euro hits seven-week high as rate cut expectations rise. — Reuters

Dollar steady near low, Euro hits seven-week high
Russian refining throughput drops to 5 million barrels per day, a 335,000 bpd decline. — Reuters

Oil gains after Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure
In early European trade, pan-region futures were up 0.6%, German DAX futures rose 0.6%. — Reuters

Japan leads Asian markets after strong JGB sale
OQAE expects its renewable energy portfolio to exceed 10 GW in capacity by 2030.

OQAE targets FID on 2 GW of renewables by year-end
Historical Omani Sarooj samples exhibited high calcium oxide and low levels of reactive alumina-silicate, a composition that explains variable mechanical performance in traditional mixes.

Omani Sarooj mortar poised for industrial revival
Miscellaneous personal goods and services recorded the strongest increase.

Inflation edges higher in Oman
Sander Castel, CEO of HydroFlexx and Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, CEO of H2-Fuel, pictured at the GHSO 2025 Summit in Muscat.

New hydrogen carrier offers promise to Oman
The first-of-its-kind event has brought together leading arbitrators, practitioners, policymakers and industry experts from around the world.

Key forum highlights Oman’s emergence as new hub for arbitration
Eng Salim bin Marhoon al Hashmi, Managing Director of OTTCO

OTTCO affirms strategic role in driving Oman’s hydrogen goals
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Sohar International eyes stake in Saudi's Neo Group
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How to use the Omani Riyal symbol
The Future Factories Initiative has also been completed, alongside the signing of 12 agreements.

Oman and Saudi trade integration gains pace
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Flight operations of India's IndiGo affected, including Muscat service

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RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens

Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy,

Interior ministers, governors review performance

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MENA temperatures rising twice as fast as global average: WMO

The minister stressed the need to enhance integration between the roles of the governorates and other institutions of the state. - ONA

Minister of Interior, governors review efforts to improve performance

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyidah Dr Mona bint Fahd al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at SQU. - ONA

Summit for diabetes and endocrine across lifespan begins

The event was in pursuance of government efforts to highlight the potential of persons with disabilities. - ONA

Day of Persons with Disabilities observed

The ceremony witnessed the honouring of 50 schools from various governorates. - ONA

MoE honours Green Schools for academic year 2024/2025

BUSINESS VIDEOS
Economy
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RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens

BARKA, DEC 4The largest animal and aquatic feed factory in Oman was inaugurated on Thursday under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.Operated by Oman Bio-Products, a subsidiary of Oman...

Dr Abdullah Al Abri, VP – Sustainability at Sohar Port and Freezone, signing the LoI with a senior representative of Empa.
Oman’s first synthetic fuels project weighed at Sohar Freezone
The collaboration reflects the shared vision of both organizations to advance regional power integration and leverage global expertise to build a more secure and sustainable energy future for the Gulf.
GCCIA – EPRI pact to develop energy roadmap for Gulf
US dollar remains near five-week low, while euro hits seven-week high as rate cut expectations rise. — Reuters

Dollar steady near low, Euro hits seven-week high
Historical Omani Sarooj samples exhibited high calcium oxide and low levels of reactive alumina-silicate, a composition that explains variable mechanical performance in traditional mixes.

Omani Sarooj mortar poised for industrial revival
Miscellaneous personal goods and services recorded the strongest increase.

Inflation edges higher in Oman
Opinion
Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi
Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi Life lessons from money speech in Atlas Shrugged
Bregje van Baaren
Bregje van Baaren Quiet luxury: The beauty of low‑rise living in Oman
Shaddad al Musalmy
Shaddad al Musalmy It’s all about working smart and hard at the same time
Markets

In early European trade, pan-region futures were up 0.6%, German DAX futures rose 0.6%. — Reuters

Japan leads Asian markets after strong JGB sale

Sohar International eyes stake in Saudi's Neo Group

Global Markets- Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data

Omani-Spanish partnership to manufacture wind towers locally

India's RBI puts brakes on rupee slide

Banking

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How to use the Omani Riyal symbol

Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, mobile transfers: How customers make payments in Oman

Maal: Oman has its own national payment card

Pilot launch of Maal card on Nov 20, CBO announces fee structure

CBO clarifies the prevalence of digital transactions in Oman

Energy

Russian refining throughput drops to 5 million barrels per day, a 335,000 bpd decline. — Reuters

Oil gains after Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure

OQAE targets FID on 2 GW of renewables by year-end

OTTCO affirms strategic role in driving Oman’s hydrogen goals

Fourth edition of Green Hydrogen Summit Oman kicks off

Oman is hydrogen-ready: Al Aufi

Aviation
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Fewer than 100 A320s still grounded for fix: Airbus

Out of a total number of around 6,000 A320 aircraft potentially impacted, the vast majority have now received the necessary modifications, Airbus said in a statement.The airline added, "We are working...
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Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall

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Updates done on all A320 aircraft registered in Oman: CAA

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Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian carriers

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Single GCC civil aviation authority plan gets a boost

ENTREPRENEURS
RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens

BARKA, DEC 4The largest animal and aquatic feed factory in Oman was inaugurated on Thursday under the auspices of Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.Operated by Oman...

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GCCIA – EPRI pact to develop energy roadmap for Gulf

Oman’s first synthetic fuels project weighed at Sohar Freezone

Dollar steady near low, Euro hits seven-week high
Property
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New OCCI headquarters to come up in Madinat al Irfan
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How long-term visas are reshaping Gulf real estate
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15 firms begin French Architecture Tour 2025 in Muscat
Tourism

The "Revival of Earthen Architecture” initiative focuses on reintroducing clay using modern engineering methods that aim to improve performance while maintaining its cultural and environmental value.

Earthen architecture for greener construction

Tourism and heritage drive Oman's non-oil growth

Mövenpick celebrates 10 years of kilo of kindness

Oman hosts workshop to boost European tourism

TOURISE announces $113 billion in portfolio investments

RO 100 million tourism boost across Oman

A look at this year's Best UN Tourism Villages

Cars

SINOTRUK hosts successful 2025 Global Partner Conference

Tesla reveals cheaper versions of its cars

Jaguar faces a prolonged shutdown after a cyberattack

China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a tailspin

German carmakers, hit by Chinese rivals, stage a comeback

Ford recalls 1.9 million vehicles over faulty rear-view camera

Tesla taps Samsung for AI6 Chips in $16.5 billion deal

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