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US urges G20 to pursue growth amid rising debt concerns

ASHEVILLE: US officials urged Group of ​20 country finance leaders on Monday to push harder ​for economic growth as the best way to counter concerns over rising global debt levels. The two-day meeting in Asheville,...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond Jill Castilla, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon attend a plenary session as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina. - Reuters

Private sector to shape 11th Five-Year Plan priorities

The event seeks to broaden dialogue on economic development targets and reinforce private sector readiness in line with Oman Vision 2040.

ME firms explore expanded cooperation with Russia

The St Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held during June 3–6

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros bid, clearing path for Paramount

Paramount and Netflix logos are seen in this illustration.

UK aerospace start-up boosts Oman presence

Visual depicting ART’s Horus 4 reusable rocket prototype

Rare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite truce

Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture. REUTERS

Gold rises slightly; dollar eases

A gold bar is cooled in water after being molded at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on February 3, 2026. European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction February 4, 2026 following a tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals recovered further. - Austria OUT (Photo by GEORG HOCHMUTH / APA / AFP)

Sayyid Theyazin, FAO Director discuss enhancing food and fisheries sectors

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Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

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Asyad Shipping net profit rises 9% in 2025

Net profit after tax rose to RO 56.4 million in 2025, compared with RO 51.6 million a year earlier.

DHL Express expands Oman gateway push

DHL has publicly signaled a broader build-out around Muscat International Airport.

Strategic health sector projects supported by RO 1 billion budgetary outlay

The Ministry of Health’s 2026 budget, amounting to approximately RO 1 billion, reflects Oman’s commitment to developing the health sector and expanding comprehensive coverage.

Meranti Steel outlines phased hydrogen plan

Dr Sebastian Langendorf, CEO, Meranti Green Steel.

Pact to advance vertiport infrastructure in Oman

Vertiports are specialised take-off and landing facilities for short-range air transport, air taxis and cargo drones that enable urban and regional aerial mobility

January Inflation up 1.4% in Oman

Al Dhahirah Governorate recorded the highest inflation at 2.3 per cent.

Sultan Haitham City’s first phase to launch this year

70% of tenders in Phases 1 and 2 of Sultan Haitham City are under execution, with roads and services being rolled out progressively: Dr Al Shueili
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