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Oman gears up to boost silica sand exports

MUSCAT, APRIL 19Omani exports of silica sand — an increasingly important input for global solar panel manufacturing and electronics industries — are set to increase following a key logistics agreement signed by a...

The pact will help streamline silica sand exports and strengthen the supply chain: ESCC

GFOW Forum highlights women’s role in private sector

Report flags gaps in oil and gas ICV enforcement

The review of ICV implementation showed minimum contract thresholds varied sharply between operators — from $1 million to $10 million — limiting the use of smaller contracts to support local suppliers.

New tools manufacturing project planned in Oman

Downhole tools, often described as the “eyes and ears” of the oilfield, are specialised instruments used inside the wellbore during drilling, completion and production operations (AI-generated image).

OIA commends State Audit findings

‘We have implemented several key measures and practices to further strengthen governance’: OIA

Digital Cooperation Organisation expands ties with Oman

Dr Hajar El Haddaoui, Director General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO)

Third cybersecurity centre launched at Middle East College

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New catalysts boost GH2 production efficiency in SQU breakthrough

The new advancement is based on innovative catalysts made from nickel, cobalt and rare metals, which can significantly accelerate the chemical reaction while reducing energy consumption.

Building institutions that outlast leadership

Khalid Said al Shuaibi, President of the National Programme for Private Sector and Foreign Trade Development (Nazdaher)

Oman advances national strategy for quality and standards

The strategy aims to strengthen institutional frameworks and enhance the competitiveness of Omani products.

Personal Income Tax levy to preserve Oman’s capital market edge: MoF

Mahmood al Aweini, Secretary General of Oman’s Ministry of Finance.

Major development projects underway across al Dhahirah Governorate

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Omani firms can avoid double VAT while importing from UAE: Authority

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Oman Flour Mills receives first electric locomotive in Oman

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Google to invest $15 billion in AI data centre in India

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Oman’s GDP up 2.44% to RO 20.66 billion in H1 2025

By end-June, the FDI stock reached RO 30.28 billion, up 12.8% from a year earlier.
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