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ITHCA launches venture fund and accelerator

MUSCAT, DEC 16 ITHCA Group — the technology investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) — has announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the launch of an accelerator programme and a venture investment...

ITHCA’s initiatives unlock opportunities for tech entrepreneurs to scale regionally, with Saudi Arabia as a key target.

Salalah forum ends with four-pillar plan for jobs, skills and smart government

The forum urged tighter labour-market governance through broader partnerships with employers, sectoral committees and academia

Khazaen Port links with Suhar via customs corridor

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MoTCIT invites firms to discuss public transport e-ticket platform

First unveiled in 2023, the development of a ‘user-friendly digital platform for electronic ticket issuance” was announced as part of the Ministry’s ambitious plan to overhaul more than 30 transport- and logistics-related regulations.

Oman’s sale contract values up 12.4%

Figures showed that total real estate transactions stood at around RO 1.36 billion by June 2025.

New telecom royalty rate to boost competitiveness

The move removes long-standing disparities between mobile and fixed service providers, according to the TRA.

Oman awards contract for Khor Grama marina tourism project

Khor Grama has been positioned in official planning as a potential marine-tourism hub.

Tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

A man reads a newspaper with reports on tariffs after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods,

Rules issued for Promising Companies Market

Under the new rules, companies can join the Promising Companies Market via two pathways: direct listing or indirect listing.

Salalah Port backs Labour Ministry partnership to boost Omani workforce skills

The Memorandum of Cooperation being signed by Salalah Port with the Ministry of Labour on Sunday.

Oman Endowment Foundation unveils maiden real estate initiative

OEF’s initiative focuses on real estate projects that can be developed efficiently to generate significant returns and societal benefits.

Vision in action: Building Oman’s future

Dr Siham al Harthy, Chair of OCCI’s Tourism Committee and CEO of Siham Development & Investment.

UK–Oman trade falls 4.6% to £1.6 billion

Total UK imports from Oman experienced an increase of 12% or £48 million, amounting to a total of £447 million.

Transformation and Sustainable Leadership forum kicks off in Salalah

The 3-day conference began under the auspices of Shaikh Salim Mustahail Al-Mashani, Advisor at the Royal Court Affairs.

Salalah Free Zone sees investment worth RO187 million in H1, 2025

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ASYAD Shipping profit grows 31% in 2024

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