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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

Dhofar action plan unveiled ahead of Khareef

645 industrial licences were issued accross Dhofar Governorate in Q1 2026, reflecting continued investment inflows into the manufacturing sector.

Rocket firm eyes Oman launch operations through Etlaq Spaceport

Representatives of Etlaq Spaceport and HyImpulse Technologies at the signing in Amsterdam.

US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures

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OMIFCO plans MSX debut with 25 per cent IPO

Top officials representing OMIFCO and its principal shareholders, along with Muscat Stock Exchange, pictured at a media briefing at the company’s Sur complex on Tuesday.

As global trade fragments, Oman’s long logistics bet gains relevance

Oman has emerged as an important alternative to traditional regional chokepoints.

Oman tops global export supply chain ranking

Oman ranked first globally in the "Starting the Export Supply Chain" indicator, recording a benchmark time of just 0.8 days.

OAB marks successful $400 million AT1 bond listing on LSE

The offering attracted strong investor demand, generating an orderbook exceeding $1.1 billion.

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

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MSX moves closer to emerging market status

Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, MSX officials and guests during the 2nd Oman Capital Market Conference.

Oman explores Belarus expertise in technology and food security

The visits form part of wider efforts to deepen cooperation between Oman and Belarus.

Oman shifts to demand-led investment with guaranteed-offtake projects

Khalid bin Hamad al Kharusi, Director General of Investment Promotion

The world capital of French fries has a problem: Too many potatoes

Farmer Kris D'Haeyere and some of his potato surplus, which he ended up dumping back into his fields in Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium. — NYT

Oman positioned to benefit from shifting capital flows

Panellists noted that investors are increasingly focusing on resilience and preparedness.

India issues rules of origin for Oman CEPA

Under the framework, products will qualify for tariff concessions if they are either wholly obtained or produced within India or Oman.

South Al Batinah mining sector expands

15 licences are currently operational, including 14 for building materials and one for chromium ore extraction.
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