Beirut: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has forecast a gradual resurgence for the Arab economy during 2026, with the growth rate ascending to 3.7 percent, compared to 2.9 percent in the previous year.
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Geneva: Oil prices climbed today, hovering near seven-month highs, as investors gauged whether US-Iran talks could avert a military conflict that risks supply disruptions, though gains were capped by a build in US crude inventories. Brent futures were…
Mogadishu: Gold prices rose at the beginning of trading today by about one percent, as investors turned to the safe haven during Asian trading, while assessing the uncertainty surrounding the US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Spot gold ros…
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “30” index concluded today’s trading session at 7,387.69 points, gaining 95.8 points, which constitutes a rise by 1.31 percent from the previous close of 7,291.91 points. Trading value soared to RO 82,654,797, marking…
Mogadishu: The dollar weakened against several major currencies, while the wobbly yen was pinned near a two-week low, and the inflation surprise sent Australia’s dollar higher today. The Australian dollar rose 0.7 percent to $0.7109 after a pickup in …
Mogadishu: Oil Near Seven-Month Highs Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs today as the threat of military conflict between the US and Iran that could disrupt supply continues to worry investors even as talks between the parties are set for…
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “30” index concluded today’s trading session at 7,217.35 points, dropping 7.8 points, which constitutes a decline by 0.11 percent from the previous close of 7,225.18 points. Trading value soared to RO 35,470,364, mark…
Tashkent: Eng. Khamis Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, held a series of meetings and discussions with several government entities and businessmen in the Republi…
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…
