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August 3, 2025

Labour Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Salalah

Salalah: The Labour Forum 2025, organized by the Ministry of Labour, officially opened today at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. The event has drawn extensive participation, with over 1,000 attendees from within Oman and abroad, representing government and private entities, academic institutions, and regional

HM The Sultan Returns Home After UK Visit

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has returned home, following a private visit to the United Kingdom (UK). According to Oman News Agency, the Sultan’s visit to the UK was private, and he has now returned to Oman. His Majesty’s successful return is anticipated to lead to further progress

Conversational AI: A Leap Forward in Digital Work Systems

Muscat: Observers of today’s radical technological transformations note that the rapid advancement of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of digital work systems across multiple levels, particularly in societal applications. This is evident in intelligent assistive tools, data analysis applications, and enhanced human communication. According to Oman News

Oman, Hong Kong Discuss Joint Investment Cooperation

Hong kong: Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), met with John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between Oman and Hong Kong in the economic, trade, and investment sectors,

GCC Total GDP at Constant Prices Exceeds $456 Billion

Muscat: The gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose by 3.3% by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $456.3 billion, compared to $442.3 billion during the same period in 2023. According to Oman News Agency, the latest statistics released

MSX Experiences a 10-Point Decline

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 4,770.45 points, marking a drop of 10.5 points (0.22%) from the previous session’s close of 4,780.98 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value reached RO 18,314,195, reflecting a 1.17% decrease compared to the last session’s RO 22,090,071. The

MoU Signed to Enhance Food Security Through Sesame Cultivation in Dhofar

Salalah: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at Salalah Free Zone between “Saifco,” a food industry company operating in the zone, and the Dhofar Governorate branch of the Oman Agricultural Association. The agreement is for the cultivation of sesame in the Al Najd area, as part of efforts

Oman Shooting Association Championship Kicks Off in Ghala

Ghala: The Oman Shooting Association Championship for 10-meter Olympic Airgun events (rifle and pistol) commenced at the Ghala Shooting Range today. The tournament, which runs till 11 August, features competitions for juniors (male and female), open c…

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…