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US banks look to growth, hiring after mixed Q4

Wall Street bank executives still expect a 2026 dealmaking boom despite a mixed quarter for investment banking fees, with many looking to grow their teams.JPMorgan’s surprise 5 per cent decline in dealmaking revenue...

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. — Reuters

Net-zero commitments: Greenwashing or progress?

These commitments seek to align companies with international climate targets, such as the 1.5°C global warming target outlined in the Paris Agreement.

Opinion- Hurdles on the path to de-dollarisation

As matters stand, roughly 90 per cent of foreign-exchange flows are still dollarised.

Oman and GCC: Navigating growth and challenges in 2025

Transitioning from oil-dominated economies requires substantial investments, policy reforms, and workforce development.

Strategic nation branding: Oman unified promotional identity

Dr Mythili Kolluru

US exceptionalism turns dollar into global problem

US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken. — Reuters

Oman well-placed to advance green hydrogen ambitions: Masdar official

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Opinion- An enhanced investment environment can spur diversification

An aerial view of the wilayat of Muttrah in Muscat

China’s $1 trillion trade surplus: What to know

An aerial view shows cars for export at a port in Yantai, Shandong province, China

Progress on gender diversity in Europe but parity is far

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Artificial Intelligence alone won’t save the planet

At least 420 million hectares of forest globally have been lost to deforestation since 1990, causing biodiversity loss to accelerate and fueling climate volatility.

Trial over Apple App Store 'surcharge' opens in UK

People walk past an Apple store in London. - Reuters

How to get unstuck and back in action

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Local development visionary step towards sustainable growth

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Opinion- Creating an advanced manufacturing ecosystem

Oman Vision 2040's economic diversification strategy has demonstrated remarkable progress, with manufacturing's GDP contribution expanding from 0.8% in 1970 to 9% in 2021.

Opinion- Oman's big money plans for 2025 and how they might shake up Oman's cash flow

The 2025 budget highlights the need to shift Oman's economy from oil reliance
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