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February 27, 2025

HM The Sultan Enacts New Laws Defining Foreign Ministry Roles and Diplomatic Corps

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal Decrees that redefine the structure and functioning of the Foreign Ministry and the Diplomatic and Consular Corps. The decrees, numbered 21/2025 and 22/2025, establish new guidelines and cancel previous regulations that contradict the newly issued laws. According to Oman

Oman Oil Price Drops 84 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price (April delivery 2025) today reached 74.95 US Dollars, comprising a drop by 84 cents, compared to the price of yesterday ‘Wednesday’ which was 75.79 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (February delivery 2025) has stabilized at 73.16 US Dollars

HM The Sultan Condoles Ruler of Ajman

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, on the death of his brother Sheikh Saeed Rashid Al Nuaimi. According to Oman News Agency, in

HM The Sultan Enacts New Laws Defining Foreign Ministry Roles and Diplomatic Corps

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal Decrees that redefine the structure and functioning of the Foreign Ministry and the Diplomatic and Consular Corps. The decrees, numbered 21/2025 and 22/2025, establish new guidelines and cancel previous regulations that contradict the newly issued laws. According to Oman

Oil Prices Rise from Two-month Lows

Muscat: Oil prices rose today from their lowest levels in two months, after US President Donald Trump announced a reversal of Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela, which could lead to a decrease in global supplies of crude. Brent crude futures rose 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $72.72 a

Minor Decline in Gold Prices as US Dollar, Treasury Yields Rise

Muscat: Gold prices dropped in early trade today under pressure from the rise of the US dollar and Treasury yields, while investors await an important inflation report to assess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path. Gold prices fell by 0.1% in spot transactions, reaching $2912.94 per ounce, while US gold

Dollar Rises as Investors Assess US Economy Strength

New York: The US dollar rose today to move further from recent 11-week lows, as investors assessed the strength of the economy and tariffs outlook after the most recent comments from US President Donald Trump. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.21% to

Iraqi Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Duqm

Duqm: An Iraqi business delegation headed by Dr. Mohammed Al Najjar, CEO of Iraq Development Fund, today visited the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The delegation viewed a number of projects in the zone, aiming to explore potential investment opportunities. According to Oman News Agency, Eng. Ahmed Ali Akaak,

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Oman Concludes Participation in Interpol Anti-Drug Conference

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…

Seventh Scientific Week Wraps Up at Military Technological College

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…