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Chinese brands expand in US market despite tariffs

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK: A wave of Chinese consumer brands is expanding into the US to offset sluggish domestic spending and tap into higher profit margins.Throughout 2025, companies including Labubu-maker Pop Mart, trinket...

Many Chinese brands leverage lower prices to appeal to cost-conscious Western consumers. — Reuters

Amazon unveils Alexa+, powered by generative AI

A product launch for Alexa , an update to Amazons virtual assistant incorporating generative artificial intelligence, in New York on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Graham Dickie/The New York Times)

Bridging Arab markets: MSX and PEX forge new partnership

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Vodafone Oman marks three years of growth, capturing 14% market share

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Why the price of gold keeps breaking records

Gold on display at an exchange in Manhattan’s Diamond District on Sept. 28, 2023. (Gabby Jones/The New York Times)

FSA launches electronic system for issuing securities (E-IPO)

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Sultanate of Oman concludes participation at Gulfood

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Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating

Planting a canopy of taller trees for shade helps retain soil moisture, protects roots and improves water and nutrient absorption. (Alejandro Cegarra/The New York Times)

Is the market finally shifting from the magnificent seven?

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FSA adopts simplified IFRS standards for SMEs in Oman

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Investors buy up MSX stocks ahead of dividend payouts

Local investors accounted for 22.6% of total trading activity, acquiring shares worth RO 16.3 million.

OpenAI rejects Musk’s bid to gain control

OpenAI logo is seen in front of Elon Musk photo

Stocks rise as US tariff delays give breathing space

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Global stocks rally on Ukraine peace hopes

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What’s behind Elon Musk’s hostile bid for control of OpenAI

Elon Musk arrives at the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

MSX unveils investment initiatives

MSX CEO Haitham al Salmi addressing the media on Tuesday.
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