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Inflation in France Cools to 0.4% in January

Paris: Data from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) showed that France’s inflation rate slowed to 0.4 percent year-on-year in January, compared to a rise of 0.7 percent in December 2025.

According to Oman News A…

Dollar Holds Gains Amid Anticipation of Interest Rate Indicators

New york: The dollar held its ground today as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve for signals on future rate cuts. The yen was steady after data showing a rebound in Japanese manufacturer sent…

Oil Prices Trim Losses from Previous Session

Muscat: Oil prices steadied in Asian trade today after falling about 2% in the previous session as investors assessed progress in Iran-US talks. Brent futures rose 15 cents or 0.22% to $67.57 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was …

MSX Drops 12 Points

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “30” index concluded today’s trading session at 7,294.10 points, dropping 12.5 points, which constitutes a decline by 0.17 percent from the previous close of 7,306.61 points. Trading value soared to RO 46,511,055, mar…

Gold Rises on Dip-buying After Over 2% Drop

Muscat: Gold edged up today on dip-buying, after losing more than 2% in the last session. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,886.69 per ounce, after declining more than 2% to a more than one-week low on Tuesday.

According to Oman News Agency, spot silver fel…

OPAZ Board of Directors Holds First Meeting in 2026

Muscat: The Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) today held its first meeting in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ Board of Directors.

According to O…

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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…