Exhibition features Oman before 1970 in words and pictures

MUSCAT, OCT 22 Under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat, the National Museum inaugurated the exhibition 'Reflections from the Not So Distant Past in Oman' by Eugene H Johnson, Director of the Unspoken Dialogue...

Oman’s electricity transmission operator OETC mandates a 5-year green sukuk

Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC (OETC), rated Ba1 (stable) by Moody’s and BB+ (stable) by Fitch, has issued a mandate for a benchmark USD-denominated Regulation S green sukuk with a five-year tenor. Citi, JP Morgan and Standard...

Oman takes part in shaping Gulf Scouts’ strategic Vision 2030

KUWAIT : The meeting approved the Unified Gulf Strategic Plan for Scouts and Guides (2026–2030), marking a significant step toward coordinated development in the field of youth and community engagement. The General Secretariat has been tasked with...

Turkish president gifts TOGG electric car to Oman's sultan in Muscat

Photo credit: anews.com.tr President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented Türkiye's domestically produced TOGG electric vehicle to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik during his official visit to Oman. The presentation occurred at Muscat's Al Alam Palace,...

Oman's TRA launches trials for Central Number Portability System

Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Sultanate of Oman is launching a new central system for mobile phone number portability. According to TRA, it will be an integrated central system that allows beneficiaries to switch between...

OEA seminar highlights role of cooperative societies in Oman

FAISAL AL AJMI MUSCAT, OCT 22 The 28th Economic Council seminar was conducted by the Oman Economic Association (OEA) on October 21, 2025, with deliberations focusing on the topic, "Cooperative Societies: Reality and Aspirations". The seminar was...

Oman: OIA commends State Audit findings

MUSCAT - The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has lauded the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority for its continued work in reinforcing transparency, accountability, sound governance and the protection of public funds. Welcoming the...

Forum to boost Oman and Lebanon economic ties

The Omani–Lebanese Economic Forum will be held from October 27-29 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the participation of senior officials, business leaders and investors from both countries. The event aims to strengthen economic...

13 drivers represent Oman at Mena Nations karting in Qatar

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is proudly participating this year in the Mena Nations Karting Cup, held at the Lusail Karting Circuit in Qatar from October 21 to 25. The event brings together more than 150 drivers representing 18 countries from...

Oman: High hopes ahead of upcoming tourism season

As the new winter tourism season approaches, optimism is running high across Oman’s tourism sector. The recent signing of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, ending the nearly two-year-old conflict in Gaza, has injected fresh momentum into...

Oman: Report flags gaps in oil and gas ICV enforcement

MUSCAT - Oman’s State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority has found wide inconsistencies in how oil and gas companies apply the In-Country Value (ICV) programme, alongside unpaid training levies and weaknesses in fuel-subsidy verification...

Oman: Tech summit highlights AI’s role in education

MUSCAT - The Oman Research and Education Network Technology Summit (OTS25) kicked off on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the auspices of Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Research and...

Oman: OQ posts $731mln net profit in H1

MUSCAT - OQ Group, Oman's global integrated energy group, reported a resilient first half of 2025, driven by strong financial performance and a significant rise in in-country value (ICV) contributions, underscoring the company’s growing role in...

Oman inflation rises 1.1%: Personal goods and transport see biggest increases

MUSCAT – The average inflation rate for the period from January to September 2025 also increased by 0.8 percent, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The data showed that the miscellaneous personal...

BankDhofar and Taageer Finance forge strategic partnership to redefine customer-centric financial services

MUSCAT : BankDhofar, the Sultanate’s second-largest bank by branch network, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taageer Finance Company SAOG, one of Oman’s leading non-banking financial institutions. This strategic...

Oman Central Bank issues over $32mln worth of treasury bills

Muscat: The Oman Central Bank (OCB) has announced that the total value of government treasury bills allocated for this week amounted to OMR 12.5 million. The bank explained in a statement today that the allocation included OMR 3 million with...

Bank Muscat celebrates the winning teams in Green Sports programme for 2025

MUSCAT– In emphasis of its pioneering role in corporate social responsibility, community development and the youth, Bank Muscat, the leading financial service provider in the Sultanate of Oman, recently organized an event celebrating the 20...

RO14mn to expand Youth Centre network across Oman 

Muscat – The Youth Centre has announced a comprehensive expansion plan worth RO14mn to strengthen its presence across the country and provide young people with greater opportunities for innovation, productivity, and engagement. The announcement...

Oman's Salalah Airport welcomes inaugural flight of Neos from Rome

Salalah Airport has welcomed the inaugural scheduled flight of the Italian airline Neos, arriving from Rome via Milan. This marks the launch of a direct, regular air route between the two destinations, with one flight per week during the 2025-2026...

Oman rugby team returns for Asia Rugby Sevens

Muscat, Oct 20 Just days after announcing their withdrawal at a previous press conference, the Oman Rugby Committee officially confirmed on Tuesday that the national team will return to compete in the Asia Rugby Sevens Championship, hosted by Oman...