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September 23, 2025

Dollar Fluctuates in Asian Trading as Markets Weigh Fed Comments

Tokyo: The US dollar today faced continued pressure in Asian trading as investors assessed remarks from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the path of interest rates. The greenback fluctuated between gains and losses, last trading flat after snapping a three-day winning streak on Monday, with the US dollar index

Oil Prices Decline Amid Iraq and Kurdistan Agreement to Resume Exports

Baghdad: Oil prices fell for the fifth straight session following a preliminary agreement between Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdish regional administration to restart an oil pipeline, raising oversupply concerns in the market. Brent crude futures decreased by 42 cents, or 0.63%, to $66.15 a barrel, while US West Texas

Gold Shines at Record Peak on US Rate-Cut Bets

Muscat: Gold prices today surged to a historic peak, buoyed by rising expectations of additional US interest rate cuts and a softer dollar. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,752.43 per ounce, touching an all-time high of $3,758.03 earlier in the session. US gold futures for December delivery climbed 0.3% to

Oman Showcases Thriving Marble Sector at Marmomac 2025 in Italy

Verona: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Supervisory Team for the Promotion of Omani Products ‘OPEX’, has commenced its participation in the 59th edition of Marmomac International Exhibition for Natural Stone, Architectural Design and Stone Industry Technologies in Verona, Italy. According to Oman News Agency, the event brings together

Oman Inks Three Air Services Agreements & MoU

Montreal: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), signed three bilateral air transport agreements today, with the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of C´te d’Ivoire, and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the International Civil

OQ Hosts Capital Markets Day with Institutional Investors and Analysts

Muscat: OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, organized its inaugural Capital Markets Day (CMD), bringing together over 200 institutional investors, analysts, and market leaders. The event underscored the significant role of OQ’s subsidiaries in the Muscat Stock Exchange, contributing over 30% of the total capitalization of the exchange’s main and

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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…