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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

Dhofar expands tourism base as hotel rooms top 8,400

The growth comes as Dhofar looks to ease pressure on accommodation during the monsoon months.

Oman development financing reaches RO 214 million in 2025

Industry remained the largest recipient of development financing, receiving RO 71 million.

Al Mouj Muscat added RO 878m to Oman’s GDP

The integrated tourism complex has generated more than RO 1 billion in cumulative revenue while facilitating RO 880 million in foreign direct investment.

Electric trucks to spur transport efficiency and emission reduction

Electric prime-mover deployed by Oman Flour Mills.

WhatsApp emerges as Oman’s new shopfront as AI reshapes e-commerce

Talal al Marhoon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wiya

Oman plans integrated green industrial park

The zone will leverage Al Duqm's growing green hydrogen ecosystem (Image for illustration).

Oman non-oil exports reach RO1.61 billion in Q1 2026

Re-exports increased to RO 367 million by the end of March, compared with RO 351 million during the same period of 2025.

Oman seeks bids for Al Khoudh dam

The Wadi Al Khoudh project forms part of the wider Climate-Resilient Flood Protection Dams Project, backed by IsDB financing (Picture for illustration).

Royal visit to strengthen Oman-France relations

Sulaiman al Harthy, President, Omani French Friendship Association

Mazoon Dairy strengthens Oman’s food security drive

Mazoon dairy farm uses advanced systems for animal care, nutrition and veterinary supervision.

Insurance investments climb to RO 876 million

National insurers accounted for RO 588.8 million of total investments, while foreign insurers held investments valued at RO 287.5 million.

Al Najd Agricultural City to host 13,000 residents

The agricultural city is planned in layers, with clusters of rectangular farms of varying sizes radiating outward from a compact central town.

Oman, US executives discuss regional supply chains

The discussion highlights Oman's growing role in global trade networks.

IGC signs Spot Gas Market pacts to spur Oman’s industry

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Dollar heads for strong monthly gain ahead of U.S. inflation data

Currency markets react as dollar hits 13-month peak
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