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July 27, 2025

Souqs, Tourism Sites Abuzz with Business Activity During Khareef Dhofar 2025

Dhofar: Dhofar Governorate is experiencing a boom in commercial activity in traditional markets (souqs), shopping centres and tourism sites during the 2025 Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season. The business activity is driven by a large influx of visitors to the governorate who wish to enjoy the exceptional monsoon weather. It constitutes

UN Calls for Urgent, Coordinated Action to Launch Recovery Efforts in Lebanon

Muscat: The United Nations today called for urgent and coordinated action to launch recovery efforts in Lebanon, warning that the country’s protracted crisis is worsening under the combined impact of war and other compounding shocks. According to Oman News Agency, in a joint report released today titled “The Socio-Economic Impact

Effective Exchange Rate Index of Omani Rial Rises by End of May

Muscat: The effective exchange rate index of the Omani Rial experienced a 1.3 percent increase, reaching 119.1 points by the end of May 2025, compared to 117.6 points during the same period last year. According to Oman News Agency, preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI)

First Omani Company in Health Insurance Claims Management Launched

Muscat: The first company specializing in health insurance claims management, ‘Green Line Health Insurance Claims Management Company,’ has been launched in Oman. This marks a significant milestone as the first Omani company licensed for this activity, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. The company aims to provide globally standardized services using

South Korea and US Gear Up for Critical Trade Negotiations Ahead of Tariff Deadline

Seoul: The Republic of Korea’s presidential office has announced a concerted effort to engage in trade negotiations with Washington, as high-level meetings are set for next week to address impending tariffs. This strategic move comes in response to looming trade barriers that could significantly impact bilateral relations. According to Oman

GCC Countries Record $587.8 Billion in Nominal GDP

Muscat: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) revealed that the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached $587.8 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, up from

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Sultan Haitham Concludes State Visit to the United Kingdom

London:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has concluded his state visit to the United Kingdom, departing the country after a warm reception.

According to Oman News Agency, Sultan Haitham was seen off at Stansted Airport by the Lord Chamberlain of …

Banquet at London’s Guildhall Honors Sultan Haitham bin Tarik

London:In honor of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a banquet was hosted at the Guildhall of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. This event was part of the state visit undertaken by His Majesty the Sultan to the United Kingdom.

According to O…