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Water limits proposed for Najd farm expansion

SALALAH, AUGUST 31 Agricultural expansion in Dhofar’s Najd region could in future be governed by an annual water budget, with farm and investment licences tied to measured water allocations under a proposed framework...

The proposal, presented during a forum held in Salalah this week, makes water availability a core condition for future agricultural licensing in the Najd.

24 Omani Companies Showcase Services at "LEAP 2026" in Saudi Arabia

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Oman water demand: 85% goes to agriculture

Water and Climate Change symposium in Salalah, he said municipal use represented about 15 per cent of overall demand.

TRA Issues Number Portability Regulatory Framework

The framework further seeks to regulate and govern number portability procedures, ensuring their seamless execution and thereby fostering fair competition within the telecommunications market.

Madayn organises awareness forum on ‘Institutional Integrity’

The forum aims at supporting institutional practices that improve performance efficiency, optimise the use of resources and prevent conflict of interests

Salalah targets 300% rise in water storage by 2040

The Greater Salalah plan seeks full water and sewerage coverage and 23.8 million litres a day of additional treated water for reuse as the city prepares capacity for 674,000 people

Sanctions impacting economy, says Iran's President

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Tehran, Iran, August 24

Bill Gates warns AI poses a grave threat to jobs and human life

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Al Buraimi mine boostsOman Chromite expansion

The new operation under Concession Area 11A represents a particularly important breakthrough for Oman Chromite (Picture for illustration).

Salalah forum to focus on AI, hydrogen and energy systems

The two-day forum has been organised by the Oman Society of Engineers in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

Oman Real Estate Association launches online platform at AI forum

The Forum reflected the association's growing focus on innovation and new technology, and its continued work on initiatives that help the sector keep pace with future change.

Omani group backs fertilizer expansion

Dignitaries from Oman and Algeria, as well representatives of Suhail Bahwan Holding Group and Sonatrach, at the agreement signing in Algiers.

'A43KD' will put Oman on the amateur radio map

the gathering will add a distinctive technical experience to the season’s activities, combining Dhofar’s natural beauty with the passion for communication over the airwaves.

MCA Oman gathers business leaders on e-invoicing

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Bitumen traders meet amid RO 1.2bn road drive

The event is taking place at a time when Oman is running one of its largest road construction programmes to date.

Port of Duqm records strong growth in Ro-Ro operations

Port of Duqm’s Ro-Ro Terminal has an annual handling capacity of more than 300,000 units.
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