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Economy

Omani frankincense secures global geographical indication status

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has secured international recognition for its prized frankincense after registering it as a geographical indication (GI) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking a...

The certification affirms the product’s authenticity and strengthens its legal protection across member states under the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement.

Oman returns to capital markets with renewed investor confidence

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Sheikh Suhail Bahwan passes away

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Oman's economy on path of growth, expansion: Minister

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Strengthening framework to attract investments

International confidence in Oman’s fiscal and financial stability continues to strengthen.

Duqm SEZ rolls out strategy as investment projects accelerate

SEZAD continues to see strong investment growth, with committed investments rising to RO 6.323 billion by the end of June 2025.

Oman unifies investment system to drive quality projects

Ibtisam bint Ahmed al Faroojiyah, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion.

Credit Oman insured sales top RO 296 million

The company continues to strengthen Omani trade performance by offering a wide suite of insurance solutions.

Oman weighs silica-based industrial cluster at Duqm SEZ

Top officials of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals at silica-rich mineral sites in Al Wusta Governorate recently.

Duqm 2025-30 strategy focuses on sub-zones, priority sectors

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Japan clears $135 bn stimulus plan to boost growth

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo. — AFP

Al Duqm Tourism Cluster eyes international investment, top brands

A UK-based creative consultancy and production studio is helping to attract premium labels to Al Duqm’s Tourism Zone

Oman green iron project secures full offtake backing

Meranti plans to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Duqm project by mid-2026, with commissioning scheduled for mid-2029.

Insurance IPOs Reach 20-Year High

American Integrity has soared nearly 30% since its debut, while Aspen is about 23% higher. — Reuters

Gold Falls as Dollar Strengthens

The dollar index firmed near a two-week high, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies.— Reuters

National strategies fuel e-government and digital transformation

FDI reached RO 30.279 billion by the end of the first half of 2025. — ONA
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