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November 6, 2024

Oman, US Review Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking.

Muscat: Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs received in Muscat today Cindy Dyer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. The meeting reviewed the efforts exerted to …

Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Retains Strength Following US Election.

Geneva: Gold prices dropped to nearly a three-week low today as the dollar retained its strength following Donald Trump’s declaration of victory in the US presidential election. Investors are now closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve’s meeting…

Oil Prices Drop Driven by Strengthening Dollar.

Geneva: Oil prices fell by nearly 2 percent today following Donald Trump’s announcement of victory in the US presidential election. The decline was also driven by a strengthening dollar. Brent crude futures dropped by $1.25, or 1.65 percent, to trade …

Annual Meeting of Sovereign Wealth Funds Concludes in Muscat.

Muscat: The 16th Annual Meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) concluded in Muscat, marking the largest gathering in its history. The event, which was hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, represented by Oman Investment Author…

MSX General Index Declines by 8 Points.

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today lost 8.1 points, comprising a decline by 0.17% to close at 4705.83 points, compared to the last session, which stood at 4713.96 points.

According to Oman News Agency, the trading value tod…

US Trade Deficit Rises to $84.4 Billion in September.

Geneva: The US trade deficit rose sharply to $84.4 billion in September 2024. According to Oman News Agency, the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the US Department of Commerce stated that the trade deficit increased by 19.2 percent to $84.4 billion fro…

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Electricity Projects Worth RO3 Million Planned for Al Buraimi

Al Buraimi:Nama Electricity Distribution Company is working on several electricity development projects in Al Buraimi Governorate, with a total investment of about RO 3 million.

According to Oman News Agency, the projects are scheduled for implement…

Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Kicks Off in Al Mudhaibi

Al Mudhaibi:The preliminary rounds of the 34th Edition of the “Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition” commenced today in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, located in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate.

According to Oman News Agency, the event spans two days…

Campaign to Clean Al Saleel Nature Reserve in North A’Sharqiyah

Dima W’attayeen:North A’Sharqiyah The Environment Department in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate recently organized a campaign to clean the Al Saleel Nature Reserve. This initiative took place in the Wilayat of Dima W’attayeen, focusing on the theme “Pro…