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Strategic step to commercialise Omani ginger cultivation

MUSCAT, FEB 22The Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund has announced the start of this year's Omani ginger harvest season as part of a project to utilise modern technologies to develop specialised farms for...

The ginger market in Oman will witness rapid growth, reaching 19% by 2028.

Port of Salalah achieves record general cargo volumes in 2025

Rising gypsum and limestone exports helped lift general cargo volumes at Salalah Port.

OPAZ taps retired talent through ‘Experiences’ initiative

The focus is on utilising accumulated experience in consultancy, project management, training and knowledge transfer to enhance institutional performance.

Oman tops Asia in quality of life in Numbeo Index 2026

Oman’s strong performance is underpinned by a high Purchasing Power Index of 156.3, reflecting relatively strong household incomes against moderate costs.

Al Batinah South unveils agri-food investment drive

The opportunities cover projects across citrus and lemon farming, agricultural nurseries and fish farming.

What happens to all these trade deals now?

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Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech during the House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo. — AFP

‘Oman Celebrates’ national campaign attracts record participation

Underscoring its success, 1,574 retail outlets participated in the month-long national campaign

Domestic mail volumes rise to 4.38m in 2025: TRA

TRA officials addressing the media on Tuesday.

Shrimp farm project breaks ground in Shinas

The RO 23.5 million development spans approximately 15 hectares and is designed to produce up to 7,500 tonnes of shrimp annually.

PPP briefing highlights private sector opportunities

Speakers also stressed that Oman’s PPP framework has matured significantly since the introduction of dedicated legislation.

New JV to set up $24m gypsum plasterboard project in Oman

The new plasterboard manufacturing plant will add value to Oman’s prolific gypsum resources (For illustration only).

OPAZ cites RO 22.4bn cumulative investment

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Tender board awarded projects worth RO1.7 billion in 2025

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Oman’s first camel cheese processing plant to launch in Dhofar

Omani women training to be part of the camel cheese processing plant in Dhofar (Picture: FAO)

Three new industrial projects enter production at Salalah Free Zone

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