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November 5, 2025

MSX 30 Index Sees a 50-Point Drop Amid Decreased Trading Activity

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index concluded today’s trading session at 5,565.87 points, registering a drop of 50.1 points, equivalent to 0.89 percent, from its previous close of 5,616.02 points. According to Oman News Agency, trading activity witnessed a decline, with total market turnover reaching RO 25,692,878, representing a

Oil Falls on Rising US Inventories and Financial Market Pressure

Muscat: Oil prices fell today amid broad-based selling in global financial markets, highlighting concerns about economic growth and fuel demand, while worries were further fueled by a stronger US dollar and reports of rising US crude inventories. Brent crude futures dropped 36 cents, or 0.56%, to $64.08 per barrel. According

Gold Rebounds from Near 1-Week Low

Muscat: Gold prices rose today, as bargain hunters stepped in after bullion dropped to a near one-week low in the previous session, while focus was also on the US private payroll data for cues on future interest rate cuts. According to Oman News Agency, spot gold rose 0.8% to $3,961.85

Dollar Steadies, Yen Rises as Demand for Safe-Haven Assets Increases

New york: The US dollar index, which tracks the performance of the US currency against the euro, the British pound, the yen, and three other major currencies, stabilized at 100.18. This stabilization comes after the index reached 100.25, marking its highest level since August 1, 2025. According to Oman News

Means of Enhancing Business Cooperation Between Oman, Brazil Addressed

Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion organized a visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and Brazil and explore new areas of partnership in priority sectors for both countries. According to

Oman to Participate in 26th Session of UN Tourism Organization in Riyadh

Riyadh: The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the 26th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism Organization, to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 11, 2025, under the theme ‘AI-powered Tourism: Redefining the Future.’ Oman’s delegation to the meeting

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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…