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PDO launches AI drive to automate production

BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, OCT 26 Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) on Monday launched a programme to introduce increasingly autonomous production operations, alongside new artificial intelligence tools and digital...

The initiatives were unveiled at PDO’s Autonomous and Digital Transformation Day, held under the auspices of Abdullah bin Salim al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

The world capital of French fries has a problem: Too many potatoes

Farmer Kris D'Haeyere and some of his potato surplus, which he ended up dumping back into his fields in Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium. — NYT

Oman positioned to benefit from shifting capital flows

Panellists noted that investors are increasingly focusing on resilience and preparedness.

India issues rules of origin for Oman CEPA

Under the framework, products will qualify for tariff concessions if they are either wholly obtained or produced within India or Oman.

South Al Batinah mining sector expands

15 licences are currently operational, including 14 for building materials and one for chromium ore extraction.

Oman boosts Belarus trade links at Belagro 2026

Oman's pavilion will showcase a range of national projects and initiatives in agriculture, fisheries and water sustainability.

SEZAD, SQU launch Duqm Summer Internship programme

Qais al Yousef, Chairman, Public Authority for Special Economic Zones & Free Zones (OPAZ).

Oman launches package for investors with pre-purchase pacts

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Oman embraces a project to produce anode lithium-Ion battery materials

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Food security depends on seamless logistics

Dr Salim bin Suhail al Kathiri

Mazoon Copper Project makes headway towards 2027 launch

Conceptual site layout of the integrated copper project in Yanqul. — (Credit: Lycopodium)

Mistral defends military AI, expands data centres

French AI developer Mistral's co-founders: (from L) Chief Technical Officer Timothee Lacroix, CEO Arthur Mensch and Chief Science Officer Guillaume Lample address the opening keynote of Mistral's 'AI Now Summit' event at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. — AFP

One in six young Britons risk joblessness trap, report warns

People walk past colourful signposts in the financial and business district of Canary Wharf, in London. — Reuters

IMF approves $695m for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

This is the latest tranche in Sri Lanka's four-year $3 billion bailout.

Hong Kong now world’s top cross border wealth hub

A general view of skyline buildings, in Hong Kong, China. — Reuters

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea

Samsung Electronics’ labour union members chant slogans during a protest in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. — Reuters
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