Hafeet: Hafeet Rail Company signed an agreement with Asyad Logistics to provide intermodal train services between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement aims to provide an integrated and seamless container transport service along the railway network connecting Oman and the UAE. This comprehensive service
Muscat: The “Jisr” Bridging Program for developing cadres in the financial sector was launched today at the College of Banking and Financial Studies. The program aims to qualify national competencies capable of leading institutional development for sustainable growth in the financial sector. According to Oman News Agency, the program is
Muscat: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Riyada) has obtained the world standards certificate ‘ISO 9001:2015’, recognized as one of the most prominent international certifications for Quality Management Systems (QMS). According to Oman News Agency, the ‘ISO 9001:2015’ is awarded to organizations that implement comprehensive quality systems and
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 5188.67 points, marking a rise of 7.1 points or 0.14% from the previous session’s close of 5181.62 points. Trading value reached RO 41,306,764 reflecting a 66.2% decrease compared to the last session’s RO 24,848,088. According to Oman News Agency, the
Jerusalem: Oil prices steadied in early trade today after two consecutive days of losses. Brent crude futures for December delivery rose 12 cents to $66.15 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 12 cents to $62.49 a barrel. According to Oman News Agency, on Monday, Brent and
Jerusalem: Gold prices surged to a record high today, driven by investor demand for safe-haven assets after the official start of the US government shutdown and as soft labor data bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold was up at $3,873.46 per ounce. Bullion logged about 12% rise
Jerusalem: The European shares were flat today, with gains in heavyweight healthcare stocks offsetting the decline in the broader market, as investors fretted over a potential delay in the closely-watched US jobs data. The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX), opens new tab held steady at 557.9 points, after posting its third
New york: The US dollar fell today as investors braced for a possible US government shutdown that would delay the release of the crucial jobs report this week, while the Australian dollar rose after the central bank struck a cautious tone on inflation. According to Oman News Agency, the Aussie
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…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
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…
