European shares were flat today, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of an all-important interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve that could mark the beginning of a monetary-easing cycle in the world’s largest economy.
The pan-European…
Oil prices held steady today, after rising in the previous two sessions, as investors await the US Federal Reserves anticipated interest rate cut.
Brent crude futures for November dropped 3 cents to $73.67 a barrel. US crude futures for October slid …
The dollar wavered today, while the yen regained some lost ground as investors made lastminute tweaks to positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting expected to initiate a US easing cycle.
The US Federal Reserve is expected to make today …
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by “Oman Airports,” host led today the first GCC Airports CEOs Forum l, at St. Regis Al Mouj, Muscat, with the participation of the CEOs of GCC airports.
This forum, in its inaugural edition this year, is part of th…
Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained (6.3) points, comprising a rise by (0.13%) to close at (4719.74) points, compared to the last session, which stood at (4713.40) points.
The trading value today stood at (RO 2,839,734), compr…
The global vaccine group Gavi has ordered 500,000 Mpox vaccine doses from the German-Danish company Bavarian Nordic.
The UN Children’s Fund is to deliver these to affected countries in Africa later this year (2024), Gavi announced today.
The vaccine…
A specialized medical team at Al Nahda Hospital (from the departments of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Surgery) has successfully performed 10 advanced surgeries for a number of patients who suffered various health complica…
The 13th edition of Oman Sail’s Mussanah Race Week gets underway on 4 October 2024 where 100 sailors from nine countries will come together at the Barceló Mussanah Resort for a week of competition, camaraderie and knowledge sharing.
New this year wil…
Muscat:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized a national concert themed “Majestic Peace” at the Madinat Al Irfan Theatre. The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, to highlight …
Sharjah:The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in the 13th Sharjah International Library Conference, which took place in the Emirate of Sharjah from November 7 to November 9, 2026. This event was held on the sidelines of the 45th Sharjah Internat…
Washington:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center organized a special fashion show in Washington, celebrating traditional Omani attire. This event also honored the Sultanate of Oman’s strong cultural connections with the United States.
According to Oman …
Muscat:The Book of Olives by Omani writer Dr. Aziza Al Taie delves into the themes of Palestine as a land, its people, and the enduring memory of their struggles through a series of evocative texts. The book portrays the suffering under occupation whi…
Muscat:Omani theatre artist Omair Anwar Al Balushi has shared his perspectives on the foundational and transformative impact of theatre. He emphasizes that theatre’s essence is in providing the audience with an elusive sensation through body and voice…
