Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained 1.8 points, marking a rise of 0.04% to close at 4278.02 points, compared to the last session, which stood at 4276.22 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value today was recorded at RO 18,363,217, showing a surge of
Muscat: Gold prices today rose amid continued uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and their impact on the global economy. Spot gold was up 0.5% at $3,226.24 an ounce, following a record high of $3,245.42 in the previous session. US gold futures also edged up 0.5% to $3,242.50.
Muscat: Oil prices today climbed in early trading, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by US President Donald Trump. Brent crude futures gained 27 cents, or 0.42%, to $65.15 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 26 cents, also 0.42%, to $61.79. According to Oman News Agency, in
Muscat: The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) called for exempting the poorest and most vulnerable economies from reciprocal tariffs. US President Donald Trump imposed steep import tariffs from 11% to 50% on 57 trading partners – including the European Union – on 9 April 2025 only to pause the duties
Beijing: China stands ready to work with the international community, including the European Union, to defend international trade rules, fairness and justice, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. According to Oman News Agency, Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily news briefing when asked to share more information
Muscat: Bank Muscat announced a net profit of RO 58.56 million during the first quarter of 2025 compared to RO 54.24 million during the corresponding period in 2024, comprising a rise by 8%. According to Oman News Agency, net interest income from conventional banking and net income from Islamic financing
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, represented by the National Program for Government Digital Transformation “Tahawul,” today launched the Digital Accessibility Guide. The initiative aims to enhance digital inclusion and ensure that services are accessible to all segments of society, including people with disabilities and the elderly.
Muscat: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has significantly reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2025, attributing the revision to escalating trade tensions, a day after a similar move by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). According to Oman News Agency, the IEA’s monthly report indicated
Sanaa:The Oman International Mental Health Conference 2026 has commenced, featuring a diverse group of specialists and experts in psychiatry, mental health, and related fields. The event is organized under the patronage of Dr. Said Harib Al Lamki, Und…
Manama:The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 12th meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, which was held in Manama, Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, the Minister o…
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.
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