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Oman Crude trades at $85.93 amid war escalation
Bus-flight combo comes to the rescue of stranded passengers
Iran claims complete control of the Hormuz Strait
Drone downed near Baghdad airport: Reports
State funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei to begin Wednesday evening
11-year-old succumbs to shrapnel wound in Kuwait
Iran launches 40 missiles at US, Israeli targets
Citizens, residents urged to report drone sightings
Day 5: Latest developments in the Middle East war
Sayyid Badr meets the ambassadors of EU countries
Economy

Global economy is facing the prospect of another shock

In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle East ends within a few weeks. The region continues to produce oil and gas. Shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a shock to...

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Duqm 2025-30 strategy focuses on sub-zones, priority sectors

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Japan clears $135 bn stimulus plan to boost growth

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo. — AFP

Al Duqm Tourism Cluster eyes international investment, top brands

A UK-based creative consultancy and production studio is helping to attract premium labels to Al Duqm’s Tourism Zone

Oman green iron project secures full offtake backing

Meranti plans to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Duqm project by mid-2026, with commissioning scheduled for mid-2029.

Insurance IPOs Reach 20-Year High

American Integrity has soared nearly 30% since its debut, while Aspen is about 23% higher. — Reuters

Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens

The dollar index firmed near a two-week high, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies.— Reuters

National strategies fuel e-government and digital transformation

FDI reached RO 30.279 billion by the end of the first half of 2025. — ONA

Social Protection System Empowering Oman's Society

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Spanish court orders Meta to pay $552m

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Oman pushes ahead with RO 1 billion transport infrastructure pipeline

60 development projects are currently under implementation, with 20 of them now over 70 per cent complete.

IMF, Oman Economic Association review Oman’s fiscal outlook

These consultations form part of the IMF’s annual engagement with its 191 member countries under Article IV of the Fund’s Articles of Agreement.

Google cable elevates Oman’s digital hub status

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Co-chair of Oman–Russia Intergovernmental Commission named

Maxim Reshetnikov, Co-chair of Oman–Russia Intergovernmental Commission.

Logistics investments surpass RO 2.6 billion

Maritime revenue exceeded RO 1 million in 2025, a 31 per cent increase from the previous year.

Oman leads region in digital transformation, AI and ICT development

Oman advanced across several global performance benchmarks.
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