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Oil Prices Fall 2% as Fears of Potential Supply Disruptions Ease

Muscat: Oil prices fell about 2% today after the US and Iran agreed to hold talks, easing concerns that a potential military conflict between them could disrupt supply. Brent crude futures fell $1.44, or 2.07%, to $68.02 per barrel, while US West Texa…

MSX Rises 44 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) main index closed higher today, rising 0.69 percent. The MSX 30 Index concluded the trading session at 6,424.70 points, registering an increase of 44.1 points from the previous close of 6,380.59 points.

According …

Dollar Recovers as ECB, BoE Decisions Loom

Muscat: The dollar steadied at the start of Asian trade today ahead of interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE), both of which are expected to keep rates on hold later in the global day. The US dollar …

AI Deployed to Monitor Iceberg Drift and Bolster Maritime Safety

Cambridge: The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has unveiled a novel artificial intelligence-driven tool designed to track the drift of icebergs, a development poised to address a significant void in climate change forecasting.

According to Oman News A…

Ministry of Culture Publishes Four Books on Literature and Arts

Muscat: As part of the outcomes of the ongoing Literary Forum, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth recently published four new books on literature and arts. This initiative aims to enhance the cultural scene, reflecting the diversity of the Oman…

Secretary-General of Defense Ministry Receives U.S. Official

Muscat: Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, received Michael DiMino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Middle East Policy of the United States of America, and his accompanying delegation.

According to Oman…

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Sultan Haitham’s UK Visit Marks New Chapter in Oman-UK Relations

London:The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the United Kingdom has drawn significant international media attention, highlighting its political importance and the deep-rooted ties between Oman and the UK. This visit is not just a …

Oman to Showcase Environmental Achievements at COP31 in Türkiye

Antalya:Oman The Sultanate of Oman is gearing up to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9-20.

According to O…

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Begins State Visit to the UK

London:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in London this afternoon for a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

According to Oman News Agency, Sultan Haitham was greeted at Stansted Airport by Lord Henry Hood, the Personal Representat…

Oman to Participate in Global Summit on Children’s Wellbeing

Samarkand:The Sultanate of Oman is set to participate in the World Summit titled “Investing in Children’s Wellbeing A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations,” which will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The summit wil…