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Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka, bodies recovered at sea
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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S&P affirms Oman's ratings at BBB-

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Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 bn

A photo taken on April 10, 2025 shows the Chinese social networking service TikTok's logo on a smartphone screen (L) and US' and China flags combo illustration on a laptop screen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. China said on September 26, 2025 it hoped the United States would provide "open and fair" treatment for TikTok and other Chinese companies investing in the country, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on a proposed deal for a US version of the popular app. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

CBO survey highlights prudent financial habits among Omanis

Nearly 40 per cent of individuals consistently allocate income towards emergencies, an equal share focus on long-term financial goals and 46.3 per cent actively avoid borrowing beyond their means

TikTok: Key things to know

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Chinese firm to install 200 EV chargers in Oman

Gresgying is among a number of companies that recently signed agreements to support the delivery of National Green Mobility Company’s ambitious roadmap.

GCC-China trade reaches $297.9 billion in 2023

Petroleum and hydrocarbon products made up 88.3% of GCC exports to China, valued at $139.8 billion in 2023.

Oman participates in UNGA’s Sustainable Economy summit

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivering Oman's address at the forum. — ONA

Currencies muted as US data looms

The dollar has edged higher since the Fed lowered interest rates last week, as expected. — Reuters

Asian stocks pause as yen faces selling pressure against major currencies

Overnight, Wall Street closed lower for a second straight session as investors booked profits. — Reuters

Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority President chairs ICAO Assembly

Eng Nayef bin Ali al Abri, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), was nominated as President of the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly.

Bounced cheques on the decline in Oman

The continued decline in unpaid cheques and non-sufficient funds incidents reflects improvement in payment reliability and stronger financial discipline: CBO

Oman’s MSX, MEIRA unite to shape Mideast markets

Muscat Stock Exchange and MEIRA jointly hosted the landmark MEIRA Annual Conference 2025

Verona seminar highlights mining sector investment opportunities

The seminar was held within the context of Oman’s participation in the Marmomac International Exhibition currently taking place in the Italian city of Verona. — ONA

Tariff uncertainty expected to slow economic growth

GLOBAL ECON

Agri-tourism project taps Dhofar's natural wealth

As a flagship initiative, Janaen Salalah aims to position Dhofar Governorate as a hub for both agriculture and tourism.
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