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Iran claims complete control of the Hormuz Strait
Drone downed near Baghdad airport: Reports
State funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei to begin Wednesday evening
11-year-old succumbs to shrapnel wound in Kuwait
Iran launches 40 missiles at US, Israeli targets
Citizens, residents urged to report drone sightings
Day 5: Latest developments in the Middle East war
Sayyid Badr meets the ambassadors of EU countries
UK working with airlines to boost Oman evacuations
19,000 Middle East flights cancelled since Feb 28
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Global economy is facing the prospect of another shock

In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle East ends within a few weeks. The region continues to produce oil and gas. Shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a shock to...

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Oman charts next development phase under Eleventh Five-Year Plan

The Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan is designed to deliver real developmental results and ensure broad community participation in its preparation: Dr Al Saqri

Mazaya initiative launched to boost governorate-led growth

Mazaya is a key outcome of OCCI’s strategic development workshop focused on serving the private sector.

Oman–Tsingshan advance green steel plans

The visit included tours of Tsingshan’s lithium battery and energy storage facilities, showcasing advanced smart production lines supplying global renewable energy markets.

New 5-year plan will integrate long-term, short-term goals

Dr. Saeed bin Mohammed Al-Saqri

OCCI committee discusses importance of agricultural insurance

The committee stressed the need to develop suitable insurance products with flexible terms.

OETC powers ahead with grid expansion and green growth

Eng Hisham bin Abdullah al Riyami, Acting CEO, OETC

India says its economy has overtaken Japan

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Plan to set up renewable energy industrial hub

The proposal was reviewed during the 10th session of the Omani-Chinese Joint Committee, held in Beijing.

Oman launches floating factory to revolutionise fisheries

The "Floating Factory" is a high-tech vessel that allows for the immediate processing of marine products.

Vehicle registrations in Oman continue an upward trend

Private vehicles accounted for the largest share, totalling 1.46 million units.

Project to position Oman as global grain trading hub

The Strategic Silos Project will leverage the Port of Salalah’s logistics infrastructure, maritime connectivity and cargo-handling capabilities.

US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks

Construction workers are seen at a residential housing development in San Diego, California. — Reuters

Oman launches marble investment openings

The two areas cover a combined 2.55 square kilometres, with preliminary studies indicating the presence of dark marble deposits with promising investment potential.

Hospitality expansion drives Oman’s hotel revenue growth to RO 193 million

By the end of September, Oman had 36,300 hotel rooms in operation, with another 1,000 set for completion in Q4 2025.

Al Duqm emerges as Oman’s launchpad for Petrochemicals 2.0

The podcast, hosted by Talal al Shahri, brought together Mohammed al Hashmi (OQ8), Khalid al Qassabi — MoCIIP and Dr Idris al Siyabi (PDO).
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