Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Electricity Production in Oman Rises by 6.1 Percent

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded an increase in total electricity production by 6.1 percent until the end of October 2025, reaching 44,814.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh), compared to 42,255.8 during the same period in 2024. This is according to preliminary data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Entrepreneurship Forum in Fifth Generation Agriculture Launched in Muscat

Muscat: The proceedings of the “Entrepreneurship Forum in Fifth Generation Agriculture” began today in Muscat. The forum reviews fifth-generation technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and drones, which contribute to empowering entrepreneurs and building a smarter and more sustainable agricultural sector. According to Oman News Agency,

GCC Conformity Experts Convene in Muscat to Boost Product Safety

Muscat: The meetings of the GCC Conformity Assessment Bodies Working Teams for 2025 commenced today in Muscat, with the participation of over 110 experts to discuss enhancing product safety and the mechanisms for applying unified GCC technical regulations. According to Oman News Agency, the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) in cooperation

National Workshop Held to Unify, Coordinate Foresight Efforts

Muscat: The National Foresight Office at the Ministry of Economy today organized a national workshop titled “Aligning National Efforts in the Field of Future Foresight.” The workshop aimed to establish a unified framework for coordinating institutional and sectoral efforts in Oman in the field of future foresight. This was achieved

National Aviation Strategy 2040 Approved by Civil Aviation Authority

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority today approved the National Aviation Strategy 2040, as part of its celebration of International Civil Aviation Day. This took place in a ceremony held in Muscat Governorate under the patronage of Sheikh Al Fadhl Mohammed Al Harthy, Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, in

Agreement Inked to Operate Fishing Boats Tracking System

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources today signed an agreement with Future Cities Company “Tadum” for the operation of an integrated technological system for tracking fishing boats. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry by Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and

MSX Gains 24 Points as Market Capitalization Increases

Muscat: The MSX 30 Index concluded today’s session at 5,860.80 points, gaining 24.1 points, or 0.41 percent, compared to the previous close of 5,836.70 points. According to Oman News Agency, the total trading value reached RO 46,414,168, reflecting a rise of 11.2 percent from the previous session’s value of RO

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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…