Al jabal al akhdar: Nestled in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Al Manakhir village has emerged as a premier sustainable tourism destination, renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes and diverse terrain that attract nature enthusiasts and travellers alike. According to Oman News Agency, the village is surrounded by indigenous
Salalah: Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season provides vital opportunities to empower young talents, showcase their projects, develop their entrepreneurial skills and encourage them to enter the private business market. An event known as “Nova” is being held at Ittin Plain in Salalah as part of the activities of Khareef Dhofar Season
Muscat: Future Fund Oman (FFO) has demonstrated positive performance during its first year of operations, having approved 44 projects with a total project value of approximately RO 1.2 billion. According to Oman News Agency, FFO’s contribution to these projects amounted to RO 333 million, while foreign capital contributions reached RO
Muscat: Gold eased today as risk appetite improved despite a soft dollar and lower Treasury yields. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,423.44 per ounce, after hitting its highest point since 16 June 2025 earlier in the session. US gold futures also slipped 0.2% to $3,437.70. According to Oman News
Muscat: The US dollar declined today against the Japanese yen, following an announcement by US President Donald Trump of a trade agreement with Japan ahead of an imminent tariff deadline. President Trump said that the agreement includes a $550 billion investment by Japan in the United States, and a 15%
Muscat: Oil prices steadied in early trading today after falling for three consecutive sessions as a US trade deal with Japan signaled progress on tariffs and a poll showed US crude stockpiles fell last week, indicating stronger demand. Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.48%, to $68.92 a barrel.
Muscat: The Omani startup platform SafaQat or ‘Deals,’ which specializes in digital purchasing and procurement, has successfully completed a funding round with Future Fund Oman and the Idrak Group. This move reflects growing confidence in national technology projects and their ability to contribute to building a sustainable digital economy. SafaQat
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 4,765.18 points, marking a decline of 12 points (0.25%) from the previous session’s close of 4,777.19 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value increased to RO 21,961,562, which reflects a 15.4% drop compared to the last session’s RO
Accra:A high-level delegation accompanies His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on his state visit to the United Kingdom, where he will meet with King Charles III.
According to Oman News Agency, the visit is at the invitation of the King of the Unite…
Accra:The total number of Omani persons with disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman reached 75,432 individuals in 2025, making up 2.5 percent of the total Omani population. This figure represents an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2024. Of this…
Vienna:The Sultanate of Oman is actively participating in the thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The conference, which started today in Vienna, will run until Oct…
Accra:The Fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition commenced at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring participation from 100 small and medium enterprises, companies, and entities involved in the production, manufacturing, exporting, and import…
Accra:Al Murtafa’a Camp Major General Mattar Salim Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), welcomed Major General Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Balawi, Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command, along with his military delegation, at his offic…
