Muscat, The Social Protection Fund announced that, with effect from 19 July 2024, the maternity leave insurance will be implemented in the Sultanate of Oman.
This was unveiled during a media briefing organized by the Social Protection Fund in Muscat …
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained (2.2) points, comprising a rise by (0.05%) to close at (4656.58) points, compared to the last session, which stood at (4654.35) points.
The trading value today stood at (RO 2,939,736), compr…
Singapore, Gold prices rose to an all-time peak today, driven by mounting hopes of a US interest rate cut in September after recent comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
Spot gold was steady at $2,468.55 per ounce, after hitting a record peak o…
Muscat, The United Nations organizations in Oman represented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the World Health organization (WHO) commended the move taken by the Omani government, represen…
Singapore, The dollar was broadly weaker today after a modest but short-lived boost following better-than-expected US retail sales data, as traders focused on the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September.
The New Zealand dollar gai…
State Council Office Discusses Studies, Proposals Submitted by Standing Committees
Muscat, The Office of the State Council reviewed a number of studies and proposals submitted by the Council’s standing committees. The discussions took place today at …
Brussels, European stocks opened lower for the third consecutive session today, driven by a decline in the technology sector. The Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.3 percent, with the tech sub-index falling 1.9 percent.
Dutch semiconductor company ASML saw a…
Muscat, The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation today signed a cooperation agreement with Oman Cables Industry SAOG to launch the third edition of the ‘SHE STEMS’ social development programme.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Rahma I…
Al Seeb:Muscat The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has successfully concluded the ‘2026 Forum for Community Libraries and Cultural Centres’. This event, themed ‘Partners in consolidating public knowledge and building community identity’, took pl…
Hanoi:The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has concluded its participation in the Interpol Anti-Drug and Prohibited Substances Conference held in the Czech Republic, which lasted for three days.
According to Oman News A…
Hanoi:The Board of the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman), chaired by His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, held a meeting with its members in attendance.
According to Oman News …
Hanoi:The Military Technological College (MTC) has successfully concluded its seventh Scientific Week, which was held under the theme “Innovate – Secure – Develop.” The event’s closing ceremony was presided over by Brigadier Ahmed Khalfan Al Hadidi, t…
Khasab:Musandam Musandam Governorate has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Sarooj Development Company to develop the infrastructure and investment elements of the Aims Bay Project, aiming to enhance tourism opportunities and uti…
