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Economy

US urges G20 to pursue growth amid rising debt concerns

ASHEVILLE: US officials urged Group of ​20 country finance leaders on Monday to push harder ​for economic growth as the best way to counter concerns over rising global debt levels. The two-day meeting in Asheville,...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond Jill Castilla, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon attend a plenary session as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina. - Reuters

Oman Centre for Commercial Arbitration unveils new identity

Muneer bin Ali al Muneeri, Vice President of Operations at the Oman Investment Authority, presided over the unveiling of the Commercial Arbitration Centre’s new identity.

Strong growth in business activities in Al Dhahirah

The number of new commercial registrations in the governorate increased by 49.5 per cent to 139.

Sohar Container Terminal inks pact for 12 electric gantry cranes

Representatives signing the procurement agreement in Shanghai recently.

National Ferries carried over 250,000 passengers in 2025

NFC operates a fleet of five passenger and vehicle ferries.

RO 583 million FFO portfolio boosts investment drive

The newly announced portfolio includes RO 225 million in commitments from FFO, around RO 176 million in local investments and approximately RO 182 million in foreign direct investment (FDI).

Freelancers to gain access to finance, tenders

The seminar aimed to familiarise business owners and jobseekers with freelance opportunities.

Major project to support carbon removal in Oman

Trufud Oman’s sustainable agriculture project launched in Thamrait, Dhofar Governorate.

Workshop aims to enhance export readiness of Omani firms

The three-day workshop aims to equip Omani businesses with the essential concepts and tools needed to enhance their competitiveness in international markets.

MoCIIP reviews construction materials sector and highlights growth potential

The workshop brought together senior officials, experts and representatives from relevant government and regulatory entities.

CEPA: Why India is betting on Oman

Oman is being viewed not as a peripheral player but as an important part of the region’s future economic architecture.

Future Oman Fund signs RO583m deals, targets 2,302 jobs

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Duqm attracts investments worth RO 2.9 bn

Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, (right in the picture) said the agreements reflect the confidence of local and international investors in Oman’s investment environment and in Duqm’s infrastructure, strategic location and role in regional and global supply chains.

Investment court boosts investor confidence

The specialised court forms part of Oman’s broader efforts to improve its business climate and attract domestic and foreign investment.

OCCI and the value of membership

In 2025, the Chamber announced 14 strategic initiatives.

Investors invited to prequalify for RO membrane manufacturing project

RO membranes are the core component of modern desalination plants.
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