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Broad money supply in Oman rises 6.4%

MUSCAT: Broad money supply in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 6.4 per cent year-on-year to reach RO 26.4 billion by the end of November 2025.The increase was driven by a 12.2 per cent rise in narrow money and a 4.1 per...

The increase was driven by a 12.2 per cent rise in narrow money and a 4.1 per cent increase in quasi-money.

Oman to host 2nd Middle East Space Conference

The conference is expected to attract more than 450 senior decision-makers representing over 190 entities from more than 20 countries.

Sidrah 4.0 graduates record cohort

The ceremony underscored the growing national focus on women’s leadership, civic engagement and youth empowerment.

RO 1bn boost for Misfah, Duqm power projects

The signing ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals

Belgian-backed JV to invest in Oman’s gypsum industry

Salalah-based Kunooz Gypsum is already a major player in Oman’s gypsum mining industry, with two mining areas currently covering a total of 55 hectares.

NCSI holds preparatory meeting ahead of government services survey

The meeting forms part of a series of preparatory sessions being conducted by the Centre ahead of the new survey cycle — ONA

US dollar buoyed by Trump’s Greenland about-face

The dollar was steady at $1.1690 per euro after rebounding 0.35% in the previous session, while easing slightly to 0.7942 Swiss francs after a sharp overnight rise.— Reuters

EU carbon price to hit heating bills

The initiative is expected to affect household heating costs unevenly across the bloc —dpa

US refineries brace for Arctic blast

Extreme cold can cause equipment failures and reduce capacity.— Reuters

Stocks post biggest drop in months as Greenland tensions mount

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Oman’s new ‘Global Pay’ app to advance digital payments

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Oman’s new Investment Court to resolve disputes within 90 days

The new Investment Court aligns with Oman’s strategy of building a more competitive economy

Oman’s next test: How credit grows, not how much

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RO 2.109 bn budget boosts human development

The education sector is a key driver of economic growth through the development of human capital and competences required by the labour market.

Oman and Canada deepen mining ties

Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals; and Jean-Philippe Linteau, Ambassador of Canada to the Sultanate of Oman, at the forum

What is the Greater Arab Free Trade Area

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