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QR payments hold key to Oman’s cashless future

The increasing use of smartphones and internet banking has created a strong foundation for digital payments in Oman. Quick Response (QR) code-based payment systems eliminate the need to carry cash or use physical cards,...

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Firms still battling tax burden as Budget fears grow

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Citizens at the centre of Oman’s transformation

Any local and foreign investment, channelled towards SMEs and start-ups through loans or equity, becomes an engine of opportunity.

Powering islands: How energy storage shapes the future of renewables

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Entrepreneurship in Oman: Driving innovation and diversification

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Impact of global interest rates on personal loans in Oman

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Finance chiefs: UK falls behind in growth race

Inflation expectations were set to hold steady at 3.2 per cent in a year’s time.

Oman is ready to lead hydrogen infrastructure

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In local hands: The rise of homegrown firms

16 Observer Biz Guest Column ~ Dr Adil Alexander1

Is WhatsApp private? No

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Why Oman must keep backing oil and gas

Oman LNG renewed multi‑year sales agreements starting in 2025 with partners including Shell, Türkiye’s BOTAŞ and TotalEnergies.

Climate change mitigation pathway: The 24-hour economy

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Business confidence hits new low as Budget looms

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Trust: How Oman rebuilt its credit reputation

Energy transition is where trust turns into bankable contracts.

What will Oman’s innovation landscape look like by 2030?

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Oman’s space launch approval: New gateway for global space access

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