Muscat: The dollar edged higher against most major currencies at the start of Asian trading today, as the escalating US-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher and kept investor sentiment fragile following last week’s market turbulence.
According to O…
Muscat: Oil prices surged three percent today, with Brent crude climbing above $90 a barrel as intensifying attacks between the United States and Iran in the Middle East disrupted energy shipments and heightened supply fears. Brent crude futures advan…
Muscat: The activities of the “Forecasting Ports” forum, organized by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Center of Excellence for Satellite Applications, began today via videoconferencing. The three-day event involves the participation of specialist…
Muscat: SOHAR Port and Freezone celebrated the official start of construction of the USD 50 million (approximately RO 19.2 million), zinc-bearing materials / zinc residues Recycling Industrial Park being developed by Oman Zinc (FZC) LLC, Oman Zinc Gr…
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “MSX 30” index experienced a notable drop today, closing at 7,407.09 points. This marks a decline of 73.5 points, or 0.98 percent, from the previous session’s close of 7,480.61 points.
According to Oman News Agency,…
Muscat: Data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicated a slight decrease of 0.8 percent in the number of active private enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 265,918 enterpr…
Muscat: Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session today as a fresh wave of US strikes on Iranian military targets fuelled concerns over a broader conflict and potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed 33 …
Muscat: Gold prices fell in Asian trading today as spot gold was down 0.6% at $4,034.42 per ounce. US gold futures for August delivery lost 0.3% to $4,039.90.
According to Oman News Agency, spot silver fell 1.1% to $57.14 per ounce. Platinum eased 0…
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…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to undertake state visits to the People’s Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, commencing this Sunday.
According to Oman News Agency, the Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement detailing the vi…
Manama:Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), participated in the 23rd meeting of the GCC Supreme Military Committee held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Oman News Agency, the meeting ga…
