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May 19, 2026

MSX “30” Index Declines by 261 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) “30” index closed today at 7,487.52 points, marking a decrease of 261.5 points, or 3.374%, compared to the last trading session, which closed at 7,748.98 points.

According to Oman News Agency, the total trading va…

MoUs Inked on Knowledge Exchange, Data Integration

Muscat: The Foundation for Social Responsibility (Rikan) today signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Jusoor Foundation, the Development Foundation of Oman LNG, and Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL). The agreements pertain to col…

Royal Hospital Hosts Inaugural Medical Ethics Scientific Day

Muscat: The Royal Hospital marked today the Medical Ethics Scientific Day. The event was held under the auspices of Dr. Said Hamed Al Lamki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs.

According to Oman News Agency, the event was or…

Gold Prices Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Persist

Muscat: Gold prices remained largely unchanged today as investors closely monitored ongoing developments in the Middle East. This comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel a planned military strike on Iran.

According to Oma…

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Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Kicks Off in Al Mudhaibi

Al Mudhaibi:The preliminary rounds of the 34th Edition of the “Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition” commenced today in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, located in the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate.

According to Oman News Agency, the event spans two days…

Campaign to Clean Al Saleel Nature Reserve in North A’Sharqiyah

Dima W’attayeen:North A’Sharqiyah The Environment Department in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate recently organized a campaign to clean the Al Saleel Nature Reserve. This initiative took place in the Wilayat of Dima W’attayeen, focusing on the theme “Pro…

Oman Engages in Bahrain Forum on Human Trafficking Prevention

Manama:The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking from Oman participated in the 7th Government Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons, held in Manama, Bahrain.

According to Oman News Agency, the forum brought together various entities and…

Integrated Efforts Boost Marine Conservation in South A’Sharqiyah

Baku:South A’Sharqiyah Specialized teams from the Environment Department in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate conducted a campaign in September 2026, rescuing 201 adult turtles that had strayed from their natural habitat. The teams also returned 57,744 tu…