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August 5, 2025

Registered Vehicles in Oman Rise by 5.5%

Muscat: The total number of registered vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 5.5% by the end of June 2025, reaching 1,798,062 vehicles compared to June of the previous year. According to Oman News Agency, private vehicles accounted for the largest share of registered vehicles in Oman, making up

Oman and Mongolia Explore Partnership Opportunities in Economic and Investment Sectors

Ulaanbaatar: Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), today held a meeting in Ulaanbaatar with Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. During the meeting, Al Murshidi and Batmunkh affirmed the depth of relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Mongolia. They discussed

MSX Gains 17 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 4,817.01 points, marking a rise of 17.1 points (0.36%) from the previous session’s close of 4,799.87 points. Trading value reached RO 23,483,011, reflecting a 32.1% decline compared to the last session’s RO 34,559,970. According to Oman News Agency, the MSX

European Stocks Rise on Rate Cut Hopes

London: The European stocks rose today as investors awaited a series of earnings reports and data, while investor sentiment improved due to hopes that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will cut interest rates at its monetary policy meeting in September. According to Oman News Agency, the European Stoxx

Gold Edges Higher Amid Softer Dollar, Lower US Yields

Muscat: Gold nudged higher for a fourth session today, supported by a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields as weaker-than-expected US jobs data strengthened expectations of a rate cut in September. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $3,375.89 per ounce. US gold futures also gained 0.1% to $3,430.40. According to

Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Oversupply Concerns

Abu dhabi: Crude oil prices held steady today, following three consecutive days of declines, as traders weighed concerns over potential oversupply and geopolitical risks affecting Russian crude exports. Brent crude futures were unchanged at $68.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged down by 0.03% to $66.27 per

Omani Delegation Engages with UAE Space Agency for Strategic Collaboration

Abu dhabi: An Omani delegation headed by Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, today made an official visit to the UAE Space Agency of the United Arab Emirates and some key facilities related to the UAE

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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…