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Oman taps AI to build future-ready media workforce
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 11, 2025
Oman is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic enabler of digital transformation in its media sector, with a strong emphasis on upskilling the workforce and enhancing operational efficiency. A recent workshop hosted by the...
Oman: AI to complement digital transformation
Zawya
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been and will continue to complement Oman's digital transformation, helping the media showcase the national role as a catalyst in international development initiatives, according to a motivational speaker and...
Oman-UK FMs discuss cooperation, regional stability
Zawya
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Muscat – Oman’s Foreign Minister, H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, held a telephone conversation today with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, H.E. David Lammy. During the call, the two...
Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 11 July 2025
Pakistan Observer
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July 11, 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee largely remained largely stable against various foreign currencies in open market as the buying and selling prices of Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound witnessed slight changes. On July 11, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at...
Oman Air named official airline partner for COMEX 2025, reinforcing digital-first vision for travel
Times of Oman
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Muscat,– Oman Air, the national carrier, has been named the Official Airline Partner for COMEX 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation and a digitally empowered future for the Sultanate. This partnership with Oman’s leading tech and...
Omantel, du announce activation of 275-km OEG submarine cable
Zawya
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UAE's telecom and digital services provider du, and Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in Oman, have announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km-long international fibre optic submarine...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 10, 2025
ARY News
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July 10, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is currently trading at a rate of Rs 749.85 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market as of Thursday, July 10, 2025. The recorded buying and selling rates for the OMR are Rs 740.85 and Rs 749.85, respectively. These...
Oman’s crude oil reserves dip 2.8% to 4.8 billion barrels
Oman Observer
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July 10, 2025
MUSCAT: Oman’s crude oil and condensate reserves totaled around 4.825 billion barrels at the end of 2024, reflecting a decrease of 2.8 per cent compared to the previous year. Natural gas reserves stood at 23.3 trillion cubic feet (TCF), up from...
Oman boosts global ties to fight money laundering as NCFI signs 4 key MoUs
The Arabian Stories
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July 10, 2025
LUXEMBOURG : The agreements were formalised on 10 July 2025 with financial intelligence units from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Japan, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The MoUs aim to strengthen...
Oman participates in global intellectual property summit
Oman Observer
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July 10, 2025
GENEVA:The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 66th session of the Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held in Geneva, Switzerland, until July 17, 2025. Oman’s delegation is led by Dr. Saleh...
Oman Labour Ministry: Visa Renewal Grace Period Ends On July 31 — Final Call To Avoid Fines
Gulf Insider
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July 10, 2025
The Ministry of Labour has issued a final reminder to all individuals, employers, and workers that the grace period for rectifying legal employment status — including labour card (visa) renewals without fines — will end on July 31, 2025. The...
Oman, Bulgaria explore enhancing economic, investment cooperation
Times of Oman
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Sofia: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria discussed strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, leveraging experiences in creating investment-friendly environments, designing investor incentives,...
Oman’s Ambassador presents credentials to President of Bangladesh
The Arabian Stories
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July 10, 2025
DHAKA: President Mohammed Shahabuddin of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh today received credentials of Jameel Haji Al Balushi as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, in the Presidential palace in Dhaka....
Oman: MTCIT’s national space accelerator to boost tech startups
Zawya
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Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) launched a national initiative – designed to empower local startups to develop innovative space solutions and services – called Space Accelerators Programme on...
Oman’s trade surplus drops 40% to $4.6bln
Zawya
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Muscat – Oman’s trade surplus fell sharply by 40.4% to RO1.849bn by the end of April this year, compared to RO3.1bn recorded during the same period in 2024, according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and...
Oman: OIA launches $200mln JV energy transition fund
Zawya
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MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) launched a $200 million joint energy transition fund here yesterday, July 9, 2025. ‘The Energy Transition Fund’ is the result of a partnership between OIA’s Future Fund Oman (FFO) and Chinese investment firm...
Oman Convention Bureau to showcase MICE potential at EPEX
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 104 Oman Convention Bureau confirms participation in EPEX 2025, aiming to become a leading player in the high-value events and incentive travel segment, joining the premier global platform for MICE and...
Oman and Hong Kong firm launch $200m energy transition fund
MEED
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July 10, 2025
The fund is jointly backed by sovereign institution Oman Investment Authority and Hong Kong-based Templewater, and is the first green energy project finance vehicle in the sultanate Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news,...
Oman: Tech Mahindra committed to invest in upskilling and reskilling local Omani talent
Zawya
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Muscat: India-based Global IT services major Tech Mahindra has a significant footprint in Oman and offers a wide range of services from 5G and AI to cloud and cybersecurity. The tech major brings global expertise to co-create innovative,...
Oman: FSA launches new licensing system for accounting and auditing
Zawya
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MUSCAT: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced the launch of a new electronic system for applications for licensing and renewal of the licenses to practice the accounting and auditing profession. The new system allows users to submit...