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OIA-backed fish canning plant in Duqm boosts value-added fisheries industry

MUSCAT: A major tuna and sardine canning facility backed by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has begun operations in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, reinforcing the Sultanate’s push to increase value-added...

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First commercial sesame cultivation project launched in Oman

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Muscat bourse tops 5,000 in confidence milestone

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Asyad sets hydrogen corridor, net-zero course

Asyad says it will broaden its network beyond today’s 90 global destinations and build on a 2023 contribution of $2.7 billion in FDI tied to its free zones at Suhar, Salalah and Al Duqm

Stock exchanges urge regulators to crack down on 'tokenised stocks'

Proponents say tokenised equities can cut trading costs, speed up settlement and facilitate around-the-clock trading. — Reuters

Fed pivot bolsters world stocks, China shares at highest since 2022

Powell’s dovish shift has prompted futures to price in an 84% chance of a quarter-point rate cut in September. — Reuters

Suhar Industrial City attracts six new projects

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RO 12m projects underway to link internal roads in Al Mudhaibi

The projects form part of the 2025 road paving plan for the Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.

India’s Modi proposes tax cuts amidst looming US tariffs

New Delhi called Washington’s move “unfair” but is seeking to cushion the impact. — AFP

China says 'rampant' US protectionism threatens agricultural ties

US agricultural exports to China fell 53% in the first half of the year from the same period in 2024. — Reuters

Oman to launch Golden Residency for investors on August 31

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Minerals, chemicals, food products lead Omani exports worldwide

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Non-oil sector's contribution to the GCC GDP sees growth

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Ooredoo launches Submarine cable landing station

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Omani ports record rise in vessel and cargo traffic

The number of vessels calling at Omani ports and offshore terminals climbed 11.1 per cent to 6,586 ships in the first half of 2025, compared with 5,930 a year earlier.

Port of Salalah reports strong growth in first half of 2025

Gypsum exports have shown consistent growth, reinforcing Port of Salalah’s strategic position as the region’s premier gypsum export hub: Chairman.
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