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OIA-backed fish canning plant in Duqm boosts value-added fisheries industry

MUSCAT: A major tuna and sardine canning facility backed by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has begun operations in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, reinforcing the Sultanate’s push to increase value-added...

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Putin assures Modi of constant oil supply

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a plenary session of the India-Russia trade forum in New Delhi on December 5, 2025. - ***Editor's note : this image is distributed by the Russian state owned agency Sputnik*** (Photo by Grigory SYSOYEV / POOL / AFP) / ***Editor's note : this image is distributed by the Russian state owned agency Sputnik***

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 bn

The Netflix logo is seen at the Netflix Tudum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. — AFP

India central bank cuts rates amidst US trade deal limbo

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaks during a press conference after the monetary policy review at RBI headquarters in Mumbai. — AFP

Chinese smart AI glasses firms eye overseas conquest

A woman checking a pair of Rokid glasses with display and camera using artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) during a presentation event in Hangzhou.

RO 36 million livestock & fish feed factory opens

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Oman’s first synthetic fuels project weighed at Sohar Freezone

Dr Abdullah Al Abri, VP – Sustainability at Sohar Port and Freezone, signing the LoI with a senior representative of Empa.

GCCIA – EPRI pact to develop energy roadmap for Gulf

The collaboration reflects the shared vision of both organizations to advance regional power integration and leverage global expertise to build a more secure and sustainable energy future for the Gulf.

Dollar steady near low, Euro hits seven-week high

US dollar remains near five-week low, while euro hits seven-week high as rate cut expectations rise. — Reuters

Omani Sarooj mortar poised for industrial revival

Historical Omani Sarooj samples exhibited high calcium oxide and low levels of reactive alumina-silicate, a composition that explains variable mechanical performance in traditional mixes.

Inflation edges higher in Oman

Miscellaneous personal goods and services recorded the strongest increase.

New hydrogen carrier offers promise to Oman

Sander Castel, CEO of HydroFlexx and Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, CEO of H2-Fuel, pictured at the GHSO 2025 Summit in Muscat.

Key forum highlights Oman’s emergence as new hub for arbitration

The first-of-its-kind event has brought together leading arbitrators, practitioners, policymakers and industry experts from around the world.

Oman and Saudi trade integration gains pace

The Future Factories Initiative has also been completed, alongside the signing of 12 agreements.

Oman and Algeria seek food Investment ties

The discussions covered potential joint projects in crop, livestock and fisheries production.

Muscat hosts key global meeting of Numbering Agencies

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