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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat

TikTok said it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.The move caps a lengthy tussle over the...

The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration. — Reuters File

250 startups in the world cup finals in Riyadh

From this stage, 100 projects will qualify for the finals, to be held within the “Bibaan” Forum in Riyadh .

US inflation rises in August

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday could still fan concerns of stagflation following recent downbeat news on the labor market. — Reuters

Hadatha forum highlights cybersecurity

The forum also launched the preliminary website for Oman’s 4th Industrial Revolution Centre, developed with the World Economic Forum and officially inaugurated the national “Thiqah” digital trust services project

Oman’s first AI Zone to be global hub for tech start-ups

Representatives of the Omani-Egyptian partnership that will oversee the delivery of the initial phase of the landmark AI Zone in Muscat

Firms partner to localise copper cathode supply

The initiative is expected to strengthen the copper value chain in Oman and boost non-oil exports, which grew by 9% by the end of June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a value of over RO 6.2 billion.

OBG’s report showcases Oman’s economic growth

At the heart of the Report: Oman 2025 is an emphasis on how the Sultanate of Oman is translating the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040 into tangible results.

Duqm Now session to focus on addressing green market demands

Hussain al Lawati, CEO — Development Bank

TRA forum discusses legal obstacles to digital revolution

Muscat forum discusses legal challenges of rapid digital expansion

Pact to set up Oman Perforation Technology Centre

Dr Aflah al Hadhrami, Managing Director, PDO and Hilal al Busaidy, Managing Director, SLB in Oman and Pakistan, at the agreement signing

Copper exploration in Oman advances in Block 8

Block 8 is jointly held by Australia-listed Alara Resources and Oman-based Awtad Copper LLC.

Oman’s first smart corporate payment card launched

The ‘Mujib for Business’ card is designed to help companies manage their operations with greater efficiency and flexibility.

Omani startup Balil showcases novel auto air filter at Comex

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Oman, IDCA sign agreement to launch world’s first Oman Digital Triangle

IDCA’s scope is to devise and launch the National Digital Infrastructure Road map, establish the National Digital Infrastructure Standards, the National Digital Infrastructure Education and the Oman Digital Triangle (ODT)

Karwa Motors inks strategic pact with Austria’s Empl

Caption: Representatives of Karwa Motors and Empl Fahrzeugwerk GmbH at the agreement signing.

Exhibition industry key to fuelling Oman’s growth

The workshop brought together major stakeholders in a collective bid to enhance Oman's role as regional and international hub for exhibitions and conferences
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