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Emir of Qatar Visits Royal Opera House Muscat

Muscat: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, today visited the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) as part of the programme of his state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. Sheikh Tamim toured the ROHM and listened to a briefing about its facilities, the nature

Omani-Qatari Business Forum Explores Joint Investment Opportunities

Muscat: The Omani-Qatari Business Forum, held here today, explored opportunities of joint investments between the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Qatar in the fields of infrastructure, logistics, energy and converting industries. The forum also reviewed means of developing partnerships that serve local and regional markets and support sustainable

Health Ministry Announces Expansion of Newborn Screening Programme

Muscat: The Ministry of Health today launched the expanded newborn screening programme and the enhancement of pre-marital medical examination programme. This comes as part of efforts aimed at enhancing public health and improving the quality of life, as well as preventing genetic diseases and congenital defects. According to Oman News

MSX General Index Declines Despite Increased Trading Value

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) experienced a decline today, dropping 22.7 points, which represents a 0.50% decrease, closing at 4545.21 points. This marks a downturn from the previous session’s close of 4565.88 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value today saw a significant rise, reaching

Panel Discussion Focuses on Enhancing Investment in Transport, Logistics, IT Sectors

Muscat: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED) today organized its 9th dialogue session, which focused on means of enhancing investments of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups in the transport, logistics, and information technology (IT) sectors. According to Oman News Agency, the session dealt with three

Oman, Qatar Issue Joint Communiqu© on State Visit

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, commended the growth of relations and mutual interests. They stressed the significance of expanding vistas of cooperation by exploring more opportunities and encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify

Oil Prices Fall on Rising US Inventories, Libyan Output

Muscat: Oil prices slid today, giving up some of last session’s gains, as an increase in US crude stockpiles and easing worries over Libyan supplies weighed on prices. Brent crude futures fell 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $77.31 a barrel, while US crude futures declined 15 cents, or 0.2%, at

First Meeting on Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons Ban Convened in Oman

Muscat: The first meeting aimed at forming a national working team to address the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons was held today. The gathering was chaired by the Director of Operational Requirements at the Command of the

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

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Oman Engages in Bahrain Forum on Human Trafficking Prevention

Manama:The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking from Oman participated in the 7th Government Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons, held in Manama, Bahrain.

According to Oman News Agency, the forum brought together various entities and…