Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Medical Sector Investments in Raysut Industrial City Surpass RO 55 Million

Muscat: Raysut Industrial City, under the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, is making significant strides in expanding its medical industries and supplies cluster, marking a significant step toward enhancing health and pharmaceutical security in the Sultanate of Oman and meeting growing demands across local and regional markets. According to

Space Accelerators Programme Launched to Boost Local Startups in Space Sector

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today launched a project titled ‘Space Accelerators Programme’. The project aims to enable local startups to develop space solutions and services, promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector, and furnish a stimulating environment for investment in advanced technologies. According to

Recommendations to Include Business and Human Rights in Academic Curricula

Muscat: The Business and Human Rights Forum, organized by the Omani Human Rights Commission over two days in Muscat, has recommended encouraging private universities and colleges to incorporate the topic of human rights in business environments into relevant academic curricula. The forum also called for establishing ethical policies that promote

Oman’s First Energy Transition Fund Launched Through Strategic Partnership

Muscat: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced the launch of the Sultanate of Oman’s first investment fund dedicated to the energy transition, established through a strategic partnership between the ‘Future Fund Oman (FFO)’ and Templewater, a leading alternative asset management company based in the People’s Republic of China. According to

Oman Oil Price Rises 1.28 US Dollars

Muscat: Oman oil price (September delivery 2025) today reached 72.17 US Dollars, comprising a rise by 1.28 US Dollars compared to the price of yesterday Monday, which stood at 70.89 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (July delivery 2025) has stabilized at 63.62

Oil Prices Ease as Investors Weigh Impact of US Tariffs

Muscat: Oil prices edged down today after rising to two-week highs in the previous session, as investors awaited new developments on US tariffs amid expectations of rising crude inventories in the United States: Brent crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.3%, at $69.95 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude

Japan Stocks Edge Higher in Volatile Session

Muscat: Japan’s stocks edged higher at the close of a volatile trading session today, though gains were capped by a decline in chip stocks amid profit-taking by investors. According to Oman News Agency, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 132.47 points, or 0.33%, to close at 39,821.28. The broader Topix

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