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At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka, sources say
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
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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Oman Sugar Refinery nears commissioning

German technology provider BMA is currently preparing the state-of-the-art facility for commissioning, marking the final step before full-scale production begins.

MoU signed for RO 8.3m worth shrimp farm

The MoU commits to the establishment of a 100-hectare, state-of-the-art Semi-RAS shrimp farm in Awrab, Jalan Bani Bu Ali.

Oman calls for stronger global cooperation at UNCTAD Conference

Oman’s delegation was led by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, accompanied by Ambassador Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations.

Forum to boost Oman and Lebanon economic ties

Shaikh Faisal bin Abdullah al Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the OCCI & Khalid bin Hamed al Kharusi, Director General for Investment Promotion

OEA seminar highlights role of cooperative societies in Oman

"Consumer cooperatives are a strong pillar in supporting the national economy": OEA

OAB drives sustainable growth through innovation and national talent

Sulaiman al Harthy, CEO of Oman Arab Bank

Botswana eyes energy and mining deals with Oman

President Boko was welcomed by Abdulsalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), who presented an overview of the Authority’s global investment portfolio, governance model and sectoral allocations both inside and outside Oman.

Omani youth capable of driving green change: EU Ambassador

Christophe Farnaud, Ambassador of the EU to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain and Sultanate of Oman.

Oman's real GDP to reach 2.9% in 2025: IMF

Critically, non-hydrocarbon sectors — supported by investments in logistics, manufacturing and green energy — are also maintaining positive growth momentum, a necessity for long-term diversification.

Madayn invites bids for phase one of Al Suwaiq Industrial City

The first phase covers an area of five million square metres, featuring the construction of internal roads, water, electricity and sewage networks; and other essential facilities and services.

Oman-Qatar business forum launches in Muscat to boost trade ties

The forum aims to strengthen economic partnerships between the two countries.

GFOW Forum highlights women’s role in private sector

Report flags gaps in oil and gas ICV enforcement

The review of ICV implementation showed minimum contract thresholds varied sharply between operators — from $1 million to $10 million — limiting the use of smaller contracts to support local suppliers.

New tools manufacturing project planned in Oman

Downhole tools, often described as the “eyes and ears” of the oilfield, are specialised instruments used inside the wellbore during drilling, completion and production operations (AI-generated image).

OIA commends State Audit findings

‘We have implemented several key measures and practices to further strengthen governance’: OIA
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