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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat

TikTok said it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.The move caps a lengthy tussle over the...

The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration. — Reuters File

Newly formed tourism body targets job growth

The Board of Directors of the newly announced Oman Tourism Association.

New mechanisms to bolster appeal of Oman’s Round 3 hydrogen auction

Eng. Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Managing Director - Hydrom

SEZAD launches Duqm Summer Series for tenant community

Eng Ahmed Akaak, CEO, SEZAD.

Asyad Shipping takes delivery of VLCC ‘Qurayyat’

The delivery of Qurayyat and the anticipated arrival of its sister vessel signal another step forward in Oman’s ambition to become a key logistics and energy transport hub under the broader vision of Oman Vision 2040.

Oman and Türkiye sign strategic energy past

The MoU was signed by Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Oman's Minister of Energy and Minerals and Alparslan Bayraktar, Turkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

Key forum to spotlight corrosion and materials innovation

With the global cost of corrosion estimated at over $2.5 trillion annually, the event will spotlight innovative strategies to extend infrastructure lifespan, improve safety, and reduce operational risks.

Oman’s domestic liquidity rises by RO 1.8 billion

Domestic liquidity reached RO 25.369 billion, marking a 7.5 per cent rise.

Initiative to equip students with future-ready skills

This year also introduces Maseer Future City, an immersive metaverse experience that allows students to explore a futuristic digital environment inspired by smart cities.

Muscat Structure Plan competes for global urbanism award

The Greater Muscat Structure Plan — a strategic framework for sustainable growth and urban governance, aligned with the Sultanate’s 2050 net-zero emissions target.

Human development policies must be tailored to governorate needs

Shaikh Mohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, addressing the conference in Salalah on Sunday

‘We are building careers, not just filling vacancies’

Loay al Mujaini, Acting CEO - Tawteen

First-ever directory of space sector companies unveiled

Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.

Labour Ministry unveils vocational plan for governorates

The Ministry is working to establish clear vocational pathways beginning at the intermediate school level.

ICV strategy unlocks $1.8 billion in energy sector contracts for Omani SMEs

ICV strategy unlocks $1.8 billion in energy sector contracts for Omani SMEs

Moody’s upgrades Oman to investment grade

Oman recorded real GDP growth of 1.7 per cent in 2024 (at constant prices), with inflation kept remarkably low at just 0.7 per cent.
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