Thursday, November 5, 2026

Business

US National Debt Tops $37 Trillion for First Time

Washington: The US national debt has exceeded $37 trillion for the first time in the country’s history. Data released by the US Treasury Department yesterday “Tuesday” showed gross national debt reaching $37.005 trillion. According to Oman News Agency, the Congressional Budget Office has indicated that federal debt could climb to

Economic Seminar in Salalah Discusses Future of Sustainable Energy, Facilities Management

Salalah: An economic seminar titled ‘The Future of Sustainable Energy and Facilities Management’ was held today in the Wilayat of Salalah. Organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in Dhofar Governorate, in cooperation with Global Chemical Systems and Maintenance Company, the event explored future transformations and innovative

Hydrom Announces New Incentives to Ensure Delivery-Readiness of Green Hydrogen Projects

Muscat: Hydrom has announced new fiscal incentives designed to enhance the commercial viability of projects that will be awarded through the ongoing third green hydrogen auction round. The measures represent a targeted response to a market sounding exercise conducted by Hydrom earlier this year and evolving global market dynamics, reaffirming

Real Estate Sale Contracts in Oman Rise by 12.4%

Muscat: The value of real estate sales contracts in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 12.4% to reach RO 613 million by the end of June 2025, up from RO 545.6 million during the same period in 2024. According to Oman News Agency, data from the National Centre for Statistics

Oman Oil Price Declines 53 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price for October delivery 2025 has decreased by 53 cents, settling at 67.98 US Dollars today. This marks a change from the price recorded last Friday, which was 68.51 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price for Oman oil set for August delivery 2025

Gold Prices Decline Amid Focus on US-Russia Talks and Inflation Data

Muscat: Gold prices slipped today as market participants focused on US-Russia talks on the war in Ukraine, and July inflation data that could offer more insight into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $3,378.49 per ounce, after hitting its highest since July 23 on

European Stocks Rise as Investors Eye US Inflation Data

Muscat: European stocks rose today, continuing their strong momentum from last week as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and tariff negotiations later this week. The Stoxx 600 European index rose by 0.3%, hovering near its highest level since July 31. According to Oman News Agency, the share of

Promising Companies Index Regulation to Bolster Oman’s Capital Market Development

Muscat: Ahmed Ali Al Maamari, Executive Vice President of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has affirmed that the issuance of the Promising Companies Index Regulations marks an advanced step in the incentive program for developing the capital market. This initiative, he said, is aligned with the goals of Oman Vision

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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…