Spices, pulses, cereals among 488 food items zero-rated for VAT
Social protection measures: The food commodities — up from 93 items originally — were part of a package of social
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Bank Muscat posts Q1 net profit climbs to RO 47.15m
Bank Muscat announced its preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended on March 31, 2021. The bank posted a
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How Covid-19 is helping Oman develop a future-ready workforce
In recent years, how to be more inclusive of youth and their capabilities in the workforce has been one of
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Ahli Islamic holds first Qitaf quarterly draw
MUSCAT: Encouraging individuals to chase their dreams by saving more to win more, ahli islamic has announced one lucky winner
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Go beyond on every journey in the Toyota Land Cruiser
MUSCAT: The powerful, capable and tough Land Cruiser has been the favourite 4WD SUV for enthusiasts the world over. From
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Changan Eado offers Uncompromising Safety, Smart Technology, and Great Fuel Economy
MUSCAT: The C-segment refined family sedan Changan Eado continues to impress auto enthusiasts in Oman with its composed performance, tasteful
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Indian group completes divestment in Jindal Shadeed
MUSCAT: Indian-based conglomerate Jindal Steel and Power announced on Friday the completion of its divestment in the Oman subsidiary Jindal
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5 per cent VAT on most goods and services
Oman began implementing Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from Friday, April 16, following the end of the six-month transition
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Tourists in Oman entitled to VAT refund on select purchases
As the Sultanate gears up to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) on a variety of goods and services effective from
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1.2 million smart electricity meters to be installed across Oman
MUSCAT, APRIL 12 – As many as 1.2 million smart electricity meters will be installed in a phased manner across
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New $48m food hub taking shape at Salalah Free Zone
A new food processing cluster, anchored by a flour mill, is being established in Salalah Free Zone — the latest
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Muscat bourse begins new life as MSX
MUSCAT, APRIL 11 – Oman’s sole stock exchange transacted business in its new avatar as Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on
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Sohar Freezone Phase 2 targets plastics, auto parts, steel investments
Having already secured tenants for a sizable part of Phase 1 of its sprawling development, Sohar Freezone has opened up
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‘MSX’ a new milestone in Oman’s capital market journey
MUSCAT, APRIL 10 – Pursuant to Royal Decree 5/2021 issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on January 5,
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Tethys Oil pledges $47m investments in Oman assets
International energy firm Tethys Oil says investments in its expanding portfolio of upstream Oil & Gas assets in the Sultanate
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Higher oil prices, stimulus plan to buoy FDI into Oman: Report
Oman’s merchandise exports are projected to grow several notches in 2021 boosted by a substantial uptick in international oil prices
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Omani doctor finds fertility booster for Arabian horses
Muscat: An Omani police vet, fond of horses that helped him choose his career in caring for the mute creatures,
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Less than three weeks left to experience the rose harvest season in Jabal Akhdar
Over the last few days and the three weeks that will follow, Jabal Akhdhar’s gardens are seeing a massive
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Oman has robust laws to combat money laundering, terror financing: CBO
Deterrent laws: The Sultanate is a ‘pioneer’ in the region in the development of suitable legislation and regulations necessary to
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CMA places limits on overseas investments by insurance firms
Safety curbs: The decision obliged the companies to limit the investment of their assets outside the Sultanate to the countries,
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OABC hosts Al Yousuf in Virtual Majlis
MUSCAT: The Oman American Business Center (OABC) hosted a Virtual Majlis with Qais bin Mohammed al Yousuf, Minister of Commerce,
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