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Spices, pulses, cereals among 488 food items zero-rated for VAT

17/04/202117/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu VAT

Social protection measures: The food commodities — up from 93 items originally — were part of a package of social

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Business Oman 

Bank Muscat posts Q1 net profit climbs to RO 47.15m

17/04/2021 Oman Observer Bank Muscat

Bank Muscat announced its preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended on March 31, 2021. The bank posted a

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Business Oman 

How Covid-19 is helping Oman develop a future-ready workforce

17/04/202117/04/2021 Oman Observer 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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Business Oman 

Ahli Islamic holds first Qitaf quarterly draw

17/04/2021 Oman Observer Ahli Islamic

MUSCAT: Encouraging individuals to chase their dreams by saving more to win more, ahli islamic has announced one lucky winner

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Business Oman 

Go beyond on every journey in the Toyota Land Cruiser

17/04/202117/04/2021 Oman Observer 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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Business Oman 

Changan Eado offers Uncompromising Safety, Smart Technology, and Great Fuel Economy

17/04/2021 Oman Observer

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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Business Oman 

Indian group completes divestment in Jindal Shadeed

17/04/202117/04/2021 Oman Observer

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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Business Main Oman 

5 per cent VAT on most goods and services

16/04/202116/04/2021 Oman Observer Oman, VAT, VAT in Oman

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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Business Main Oman 

Tourists in Oman entitled to VAT refund on select purchases

13/04/202113/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

As the Sultanate gears up to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) on a variety of goods and services effective from

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Business Main Oman 

1.2 million smart electricity meters to be installed across Oman

12/04/202112/04/2021 Oman Observer

MUSCAT, APRIL 12 – As many as 1.2 million smart electricity meters will be installed in a phased manner across

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Business Oman 

New $48m food hub taking shape at Salalah Free Zone

12/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

A new food processing cluster, anchored by a flour mill, is being established in Salalah Free Zone — the latest

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Business Oman 

Muscat bourse begins new life as MSX

11/04/2021 Oman Observer

MUSCAT, APRIL 11 – Oman’s sole stock exchange transacted business in its new avatar as Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on

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Business Oman 

Sohar Freezone Phase 2 targets plastics, auto parts, steel investments

11/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

Having already secured tenants for a sizable part of Phase 1 of its sprawling development, Sohar Freezone has opened up

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Business Main Oman 

‘MSX’ a new milestone in Oman’s capital market journey

10/04/202111/04/2021 Oman Observer

MUSCAT, APRIL 10 – Pursuant to Royal Decree 5/2021 issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on January 5,

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Business Main Oman 

Tethys Oil pledges $47m investments in Oman assets

10/04/202111/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

International energy firm Tethys Oil says investments in its expanding portfolio of upstream Oil & Gas assets in the Sultanate

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Business Main Oman 

Higher oil prices, stimulus plan to buoy FDI into Oman: Report

09/04/202109/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

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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Local Oman 

Omani doctor finds fertility booster for Arabian horses

08/04/202108/04/2021 Oman Observer

Muscat: An Omani police vet, fond of horses that helped him choose his career in caring for the mute creatures,

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Exploring Oman Features Main Oman 

Less than three weeks left to experience the rose harvest season in Jabal Akhdar

07/04/202108/04/2021 Yeru Ebuen

  Over the last few days and the three weeks that will follow, Jabal Akhdhar’s gardens are seeing a massive

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Business Main Oman 

Oman has robust laws to combat money laundering, terror financing: CBO

07/04/202108/04/2021 Conrad Prabhu

Deterrent laws: The Sultanate is a ‘pioneer’ in the region in the development of suitable legislation and regulations necessary to

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Business Main Oman 

CMA places limits on overseas investments by insurance firms

07/04/202108/04/2021 Oman Observer

Safety curbs: The decision obliged the companies to limit the investment of their assets outside the Sultanate to the countries,

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Business Oman 

OABC hosts Al Yousuf in Virtual Majlis

07/04/2021 Oman Observer

MUSCAT: The Oman American Business Center (OABC) hosted a Virtual Majlis with Qais bin Mohammed al Yousuf, Minister of Commerce,

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Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Books 

Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.

30/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Worried about climate change? There’s a book for that.
Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Books Features 

Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports

23/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Adventures with Divot & Swish Promotes Positive Impact of Sports
Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Blogs Books Main 

Can we find joy in going nowhere?

22/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Can we find joy in going nowhere?
Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
Blogs Books Main Weekend 

Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book

10/07/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Feeling bored or sad ? Read this book
A peep into the world of wolves
Blogs Books 

A peep into the world of wolves

16/05/2020 Rasha al Raisi Comments Off on A peep into the world of wolves

EnvironmentView All

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Environment Head stories Main 

Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA

11/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman territorial waters free of ‘oil slick’ pollution: EA
Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Environment Main World 

Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report

16/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns: report
Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Environment Local Main 

Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Artificial reef transforms marine life in Muscat
Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Environment Local Main 

Sand cat spotted in Dhofar

07/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Sand cat spotted in Dhofar
Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale
Environment Main 

Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

02/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Oman Stranding Network rescues Arabian Sea humpback whale

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40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
Front Stories Health Local Main 

40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders

05/04/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Health World 

World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?

15/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness

14/03/2021 Lakshmi Kothaneth Comments Off on Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Health Main World 

1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050

02/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration
Editor's choice Health Local 

Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

10/02/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration

Auto

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Auto Environment World 

California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035

24/09/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on California to ban new gasoline-powered vehicles from 2035
Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Auto 

Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription

20/08/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription
Ensure roadworthiness of  vehicles, avoid accidents
Auto 

Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents

07/04/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, avoid accidents
Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Auto Editor's choice Local 

Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman

05/01/2020 Oman Observer Comments Off on Pre-owned vehicles: Coming of age in Oman
Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks
Auto Business 

Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

25/01/2018 Oman Observer Comments Off on Hyundai Motor 2017 net profit sinks

Gourmet

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Features Gourmet 

Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket

14/03/2021 Yeru Ebuen Comments Off on Where to find gourmet or high end food in Oman if it’s not in your supermarket
Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Features Gourmet 

Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics

09/03/2021 MAZOUN AL GHAILANI Comments Off on Setting up your own farm at home by hydroponics
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Features Gourmet 

Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban

06/03/2021 Oman Observer Comments Off on Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik
Features Gourmet 

Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

22/11/2020 Kabeer Yousuf Comments Off on Korean culture exchanged through traditional cuisine called Hansik

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