Tokyo: Japan’s economy experienced faster growth in the second quarter of 2023 than initially estimated, driven primarily by robust private consumption, according to a report from Japan’s Cabinet Office. The revised figures show that the country’s inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.2% on an annualized basis, a significant
Beijing: China’s foreign trade experienced a notable increase in August 2025, with total goods imports and exports rising by 3.5% year-on-year in yuan-denominated terms. This marks the third consecutive month of simultaneous growth in both exports and imports, as revealed by official data from the General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Muscat: The Oman-Estonia Business Forum, organized by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, focused on strengthening economic and investment ties between Oman and Estonia, with an emphasis on exploring cooperation opportunities in various sectors, including technology, energy, and logistics. According to Oman News Agency, the forum aimed to foster
Muscat: The Government of Oman has issued Treasury Bills worth RO 89.85 million, with the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) acting as the Issue Manager. These short-term financial instruments are aimed at providing investment opportunities for licensed commercial banks and ensuring liquidity in the financial market. According to Oman News
Muscat: The IFN Oman Forum 2025, organized by the Islamic Finance News in partnership with the Financial Services Authority, convened key stakeholders to discuss the burgeoning role of Islamic finance in Oman’s economic landscape and its potential for cross-border collaborations. The event underscored Oman’s increasing prominence as a hub for
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion convened a workshop today aimed at exploring potential strategies for advancing the exhibition industry in Oman, aligning with the goals of Oman Vision 2040. The session featured a series of presentations and discussions that addressed both opportunities and challenges within the
Muscat: The Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Forum, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of the “COMEX 2025” exhibition, highlighted the latest advancements in AI and quantum computing, bolstering Oman’s standing in the global digital economy. The event was inaugurated by Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali,
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…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
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…
