Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Oman Participates in Closing Ceremony of Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan

Osaka: The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the closing ceremony of Expo 2025 Osaka – Kansai, Japan, concluding six months of international events that brought the world together under the theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives.’ The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Imperial Highness Prince

Sohar Investment Forum 2026 Launches Preparations with Strategic Business Gathering

Sohar: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has commenced preparations for the second edition of Sohar Investment Forum 2026, hosting an inaugural coordination meeting ahead of the event scheduled for 4-5 February 2026, in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. According to Oman News Agency, the forum will operate under

Oman’s Refinery Production Climbs 6.2% Through August 2025

Muscat: Oman’s refinery sector recorded a 6.2 percent increase in total production through August 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI). This overall growth occurred alongside a 6.8 percent month-over-month decline in motor fuel production compared to July 2025 figures. According to Oman

Oman’s IoT Market Expands by 78.9% as Digital Connectivity Grows

Muscat: Oman’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector demonstrated remarkable expansion, with subscriptions surging 78.9 percent to reach 1.57 million by the end of August 2025. The latest figures from the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveal significant progress across Oman’s telecommunications landscape. According to Oman News Agency, mobile

MSX Closes Slightly Lower

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) ’30’ index closed today’s trading session at 5192.64 points, declining by 0.5 points or 0.01 percent compared to the previous session’s close of 5193.16 points. Trading value reached RO 36.124 million, reflecting a 16.3 percent increase compared to the last session’s value of RO 31.060

Tender Results of Government Treasury Bills Worth RO 9.25 Million Issued

Muscat: The total issuance of Government Treasury Bills amounted to RO 9.25 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 99.050 per RO 100. The average discount rate and

Oman Participates in World Free Zones Conference in China

Haikou: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), participated in the World Free Zones Conference held in Haikou, China, engaging in the 11th global gathering of the World Free Zones Organization under the theme “Zones: Gateways to Global Prosperity, Trade,

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

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…

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…