Muscat: Oil prices rose by more than 1.5% in early Asian trading today after the OPEC+ alliance decided to maintain current production levels, shelving a previously planned output increase for the first quarter of next year (2026). Brent crude futures advanced 94 cents, or 1.51%, to $63.32 a barrel, while
Muscat: A number of industrial cities, free zones, and economic zones are witnessing the launch of six major industrial projects, with total investments reaching RO 906 million. These projects represent a pivotal phase in the government’s efforts aimed at increasing the contribution of the industrial sector to the national economy
Muscat: The total issuance of Government Treasury Bills amounted to RO 47 million this week, for a maturity period of 91 days. The average accepted price reached RO 99.055 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at RO 99.045 per RO 100. The average discount rate and
Muscat: Acting in cooperation with international experts, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today launched a specialized training programme in the field of semiconductors. The programme seeks to groom a generation of national cadres who would be capable of keeping pace with rapid developments taking place in the
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today graced the ceremonial cornerstone laying for two landmark urban developments: the “Yamal” and “Jood” projects. These ventures, spearheaded by Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) with a combined investment of RO 1.7 billion, were inaugurated at
Muscat: The seventh edition of the Oman Agrofood exhibition was officially inaugurated in Muscat today under the patronage of Sheikh Al Fadl bin Mohammed Al Harthy, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers. The premier event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. Hosted over three days
Muscat: The Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) held its fourth meeting for 2025, chaired by Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Board. The Board approved the Regulatory Framework for Al Wadi Al Kabir Industrial City, which
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…
