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October 13, 2025

MSX Closes Slightly Lower

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) ’30’ index closed today’s trading session at 5192.64 points, declining by 0.5 points or 0.01 percent compared to the previous session’s close of 5193.16 points. Trading value reached RO 36.124 million, reflecting a 16.3 percent increase compared to the last session’s value of RO 31.060

Oman’s IoT Market Expands by 78.9% as Digital Connectivity Grows

Muscat: Oman’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector demonstrated remarkable expansion, with subscriptions surging 78.9 percent to reach 1.57 million by the end of August 2025. The latest figures from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveal significant progress across Oman’s telecommunications landscape. According to Oman News Agency, mobile

Oman’s Refinery Production Climbs 6.2% Through August 2025

Muscat: Oman’s refinery sector recorded a 6.2 percent increase in total production through August 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI). This overall growth occurred alongside a 6.8 percent month-over-month decline in motor fuel production compared to July 2025 figures. According to Oman

Sohar Investment Forum 2026 Launches Preparations with Strategic Business Gathering

Sohar: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has commenced preparations for the second edition of Sohar Investment Forum 2026, hosting an inaugural coordination meeting ahead of the event scheduled for 4-5 February 2026, in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. According to Oman News Agency, the forum will operate under

Oman Participates in Closing Ceremony of Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan

Osaka: The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the closing ceremony of Expo 2025 Osaka – Kansai, Japan, concluding six months of international events that brought the world together under the theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives.’ The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Imperial Highness Prince

Oman Joins International Community in Observing World Standards Day

Muscat: Represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Sultanate of Oman will join the international community in observing World Standards Day tomorrow, Tuesday 14 October 2025. The event will be celebrated under the theme ‘A Shared Vision for a Better World’. According to Oman News Agency,

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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…